Laboratory Medicine

Laboratory medicine focuses on the analysis of blood, bodily fluids, tissues, and other specimens to support diagnosis, treatment, and disease monitoring. It encompasses clinical chemistry, hematology, microbiology, immunology, molecular diagnostics, and transfusion medicine. The field investigates biomarkers, metabolic profiles, infectious agents, genetic variations, and immune responses, generating objective data that clinicians rely on for evidence-based decision-making. Through advances in automation, genomics, point-of-care testing, and quality-assurance systems, laboratory medicine plays a central role in early detection, precision medicine, and the overall accuracy and efficiency of modern healthcare.