DEPARTMENT OF LABORATORIES

Because of our dedication to excellence, Cebu Doctors’ University Hospital, Department of Laboratories provides the current state–of–the–art leading edge technology in instruments ranging from microscope to sophisticated computerized analyzers to give the highest quality of outstanding service to patients and clinicians through competent and reliable laboratory results. Laboratory testing is performed 24 hours a day, seven days a week to assure timely test results.

Our Mission

The Department of Laboratories of Cebu Doctors’ University Hospital is to provide the highest quality care with outstanding values and outstanding customer service.

Our Vision

The Department of Laboratories of Cebu Doctors’ University Hospital will provide the highest quality of service to patients and clinicians through competent and reliable laboratory testing, by encouraging its personnel to continuously update its educational and laboratory experience, and to acquire the state of the art equipment for its personnel to use.

Laboratory Tests and Services

Hematology

This section offers a full range of diagnostic services in hematology, including morphologic studies of peripheral blood and bone marrow, malarial parasite examination, hemostasis and thrombosis evaluation, and red blood cells studies.

Clinical Microscopy

The advanced state–of–the–art microscopy imaging system provides accurate result for routine (Urine and Stool) examination, Stone Analysis, Body Fluid Analysis, Occult Blood, Pregnancy Test, Sperm Analysis.

Clinical Chemistry

Chemical Chemistry has fully automated machines which use chemical processes to measure levels of chemical components in the blood.

Histopathology

This section provides a diagnostic service in anatomic pathology and cytopathology. This includes interpretation of tissues biopsies, fine needle aspirates. Cytological examination of smears, body fluids and immunohistochemical stains. (ER/PRA/C–ERB).

Microbiology

This section offers wide variety of diagnosis tests with strict quality control measures, it also assists the patient care facility by helping to identify and control hospital acquired pathogens.

The diagnostic service includes:

Immuno–serology

The section is equipped to perform procedures for Antigen and Antibody tests, infectious diseases like Hepatitis, HIV, Influenza and TORCH. It also offers fluorescent microscopy and fully automated tests for auto–immune diseases Lupus Anticoagulant/Antiphospholipid Antibody.

Drug Testing

The Drug Testing Laboratory performs screening tests for prohibited drugs. (MET/THC)

Blood Bank

The Blood Bank stores life–saving blood and components. Proper screening and cross–matching are to done to ensure safe and compatible blood. The section provides leuco–reduced blood and its components. The section also offers Aphaeresis procedures for platelet concentrates and plasma exchange.

Department of Laboratoties

Ground Floor, Cebu Doctors’ University Hospital
Osmeņa Boulevard, Cebu City
Philippines
(032) 255-5555 local 218 & 219