Pathology

Vision

To be the Premier Reference Laboratory by providing accurate and timely diagnostic services for patient care and community health.

Mission

1. To ensure that all testing and related activities are carried out in accordance to best practice with documented procedures using appropriate methodology and technology.

2. To ensure all laboratory personnel are competent and comply with the relevant policies and procedures, guidelines, standards and regulations.

3. To provide Pathology services in accordance to MS ISO 15189

4. To provide the right environment to enhance training and research.

5. To continuously improve and expand scope of Pathology services to meet the clinical and public health needs.

Objectives

1. Ensure all laboratory personnel comply with all policies and procedures relevant to their work.

2. Ensure all laboratory technology and equipment are up-to-date and well-maintained.

3. Ensure professionalism and competency by providing appropriate training to all categories of staff.

4. Ensure the use of examination procedures that will provide the highest achievable quality of all tests performed.

5. Ensure periodic evaluation and audit on the effectiveness of the Quality Management System

6. Ensure a safe, conducive and well-maintained environment.

Organisation Chart

Services

The Pathology Department provides diagnostic and consultation services according to the following units:

1. Haematology
2. Drug & Toxicology Lab
3. Pathology SCACC
4. Core Laboratory
5. Microbiology
6. Anatomic Pathology
7. Special Chemical Pathology

This service is provided for HKL, health clinics and government hospitals, government agencies, university hospitals and private health institutions.

Operating Hour

The Pathology Department provides 24-hour services for the Core Laboratory Unit and Microbiology Unit. Other units operate during office hours (7.30 am to 5.00 pm). For specimen receipt and other counter matters, please refer to the table below:

Client Charter

1. Laboratory activities shall be undertaken to safeguard impartiality and confidentiality.
2. User will be treated with care, consideration and dignity.
3. User will be given clear and comprehensive explanation about the test requests.
4. Samples will be dealt according to standard work processes and procedures.
5. Tests will be performed promptly and accurately using proven methodology and appropriate technology.
6. Provide technical advisory and clinical consultancy where appropriate.

RELATED INFORMATION

1. Pathology Service Handbook HKL (List of Test and Referred Test)

2. List of Related Form:

1. List of Anatomic Pathology- Histopathology Forms
2. DNA Analysis Alpha Thalassaemia Request & Consent Form -Version 4.1
3. Request Form PER PAT 301
4. Therapeutic Drug Monitoring (TDM) Request Form
5. Borang Permintaan Ujian Pengesanan Dadah Dalam Air Kencing (UPD-1)
6. Antifungal Therapeutic Drug Monitoring (TDM) Request Form

3. Surat Makluman Perubahan Maklumat Ujian Di Laman Sesawang Rasmi Jabatan Patologi Hospital Kuala Lumpur Bil 01-2026