Laboratory department:

• Biochemistry
• Hematology
• Histopathology
• Microbiology

Through microscopic examination and clinical lab tests, pathologists work to diagnose, monitor and treat various diseases. They inspect cells, tissues or body fluids within the context of biological, physical and chemicals sciences.

For example, pathologists might carefully examine and test a pregnant woman’s blood to ensure that the fetus is healthy.

Pathology umbrellas several areas of subspecialty within the field, including the following:

• Anatomical pathology
• Blood banking and transfusion medicine
• Chemical pathology
• Clinical pathology
• Cytopathology
• Forensic pathology
• Genetic pathology
• Hematology
• Immunopathology
• Medical microbiology
• Molecular pathology
• Neuropathology
• Pediatric pathology