Pathology and Laboratory Medicine - Al Ahsa

Mission

To provide excellent, cost effective and quality diagnostic service in which tests are carried out competently, safely, reliable, and reproducible results in a timely manner. To support the clinical programs of the King Abdulaziz Medical City, al Ahsa, and to work in a national context with other institutions of the Ministry of National Guard-Health Affairs, and to participate fully in teaching and research programs as approved by Ministry of National Guard-Health Affairs.

Vision

Our vision is to BE DEPENDABLE and integral part in the provision of first class medical care by providing clinicians with reliable pathology and Laboratory services, so that evidence based diagnosis and treatment of patient can be achieved.

Objectives

• To offer accurate and reproducible results in a timely fashion, without compromising on quality, accuracy, and safety.

• To ensure efficient, cost effective use of automation and reagents within the laboratory.

• To continue facilitate Saudization process by utilizing Saudi career development Program (SCDP) participants and give emphasis on scholarships and training for improving long-term staffing and staff retention.

• To give more emphasis on scholarships and training development as a method for improving long-term staffing and staff retention.

• To encourage academic activities and continuing medical education (CME) for both technical and medical staff.

• To re-design and facilitate the expansion and reconstruction of the laboratory.

• To maintain the international College of American Pathologists standard (CAP) accreditation , American Association of Blood Bank {AABB}, Joint Commission International Accreditation (JCIA), as well as Local Saudi Board for Accreditation of Healthcare Institutions (CBAHI) accreditation standards.
  

Scope of Services

Laboratory services will be provided in accordance to the standards established by the College of American Pathologists (CAP), American Association of Blood Banks (AABB), Joint Commission of International Accreditation (JCIA), Saudi Board for Accreditation of Healthcare Institutions (CBAHI), Ministry of Health and local regulations as per Ministry of National Guard Health Affair (MNG-HA) administrative policies and procedures.

The scope of services include:

1. Administrative Support

   1. Laboratory Management. (Chairman and Operations Administrator)

   2. Continuing Education

   3. Supply Coordinator

   4. Quality Management

   5. Medical Transcriptionists

   6. Administrative Assistants

   7. Laboratory Information System (LIS) Specialist

2. Anatomic Pathology

   1. Histology

   2. Immunohistochemistry

3. Cytology

   1. Gynecologic

   2. Fine Needle Aspiration
   3. Non-Gynecologic

4. Chemistry Laboratory

   1. Routine chemistry

   2. Special Chemistry
   3. Endocrinology
   4. Urinalysis

5. Hematology Laboratory

   1. Routine Hematology
   2. Coagulation
   3. Special Hematology

6. Immunology / Serology

   1. Viral Markers

   2. Syphilis / FTA-ABS
   3. Infectious Diseases serology (CMV, HSV, Measles, Toxoplasma, Varicella, Brucella, TPQ, Malaria, Rubella)
   4. Diagnostic Immunology (ANA)
   5. Special Immunology (DNA)

7. Microbiology

   1. Bacteriology
   2. Parasitology
   3. Semen Analysis

8. Point of Care Services

   1. Specimen Collection
   2. Receiving and Processing
   3. Near Patient Testing (Nursing Location)
   4. Referral send out ( Bio-Scientia, KFSH&RC)

9. Transfusion Medicine Services

   1. Blood Bank
   2. Donor Center
   3. Apheresis
   4. Immunohematology

10. Toxic

    1. Drug of Abuse (Toxicology)
    2. Therapeutic Drug Monitoring (TDM)
       

Divisions

1. Receiving and Point of care

2. Blood bank

3. Clinical chemistry

4. Hematology Microbiology

5. Serology

6. Anatomical

7. pathology

8. Cytology

9. Toxicology

Leadership

Contact Information

Email: Lab2@mngha.med.sa

Phone and Extensions: 0135339999 Ext: 38481/38483