What Happens in a Hospital Laboratory?

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A critical department of any healthcare facility is the on-site laboratory. Clinical laboratories process the many samples needed to help doctors make diagnoses, create treatment plans, and monitor progress. In fact, up to 70% of diagnoses require laboratory work of some kind. One of the primary testing that takes place in a hospital laboratory is microbiological assays to identify infections, the pathogens that cause them, and their resistance to antibiotics. In today's post, we'll look at the behind-the-scenes activity that makes sure samples are handled safely, tested accurately, and support positive patient outcomes.