22:47 10th March 2016 | Pathology

Organs Bodily fluids Physician Physical Examination Clinical Chemistry Infertility Investigation FBC Follicle Stimulating Hormone Clinical Conditions Cervical Pap Smear

Pathology is a branch of medical science primarily concerned with the examination of organs, tissues, and bodily fluids - blood,saliva,bone, urine for example - in order to diagnose a specific condition or disease.Typically, laboratories will process the samples provided and analyse the results which are given to the patient’s doctor. A general pathologist is a physician who is trained in clinical chemistry, microbiology and haematology and is familiar with all aspects of laboratory analysis.

It is impossible to over emphasise the importance of pathology in modern medicine. It is used in the diagnosis, treatment and management of an increasing range of clinical conditions and studies show that 70-80 percent of all healthcare decisions affecting diagnosis or treatment involve a pathological investigation. Its use is equally significant in the investigation and treatment of male and female infertility. The speed and accuracy of the results produced by the laboratory are crucial in the determination of a correct diagnosis and effective fertility treatment plan.

During infertility investigations, pathology tests are normally undertaken after the patient’s personal history has been recorded and a thorough physical examination has taken place. The tests vary according to each patient’s circumstances. Some of the tests that will be ordered during the investigation include vaginal and cervical pap smear, a full blood count (FBC), semen analysis, follicle-stimulating hormone

Other tests that could be carried out in investigating causes of infertility include oestradiol, Luteinizing hormone levels in women,serum progesterone, prolactin, androgen etc. Some patients require advanced endocrine tests to establish a correct diagnosis and prognosis.

Pathology results help to determine the progress and direction of infertility investigations. The quality of work and the reliability of the results produced by the laboratory are crucial elements in the diagnostic process. At Bridge Clinic we use the services of our partner, PathCare Laboratories, on an exclusive basis. As the leading pathology service provider in Nigeria, PathCare delivers accurate and reliable results using the latest technology and an ISO-accredited Quality Management System. It also provides the most comprehensive range of laboratory tests in Nigeria at the fastest test results turn around time in the country. PathCare has won numerous international accolades and the leader sets the standards. According to its Chairperson, Professor (Mrs)Ibironke Akinsete, “PathCare Laboratories provides our medical colleagues with all the tests and expert knowledge they require, from personal health and corporate wellness to insurance screening and environmental analysis.” We share our pathology results with our international partner, the IVF Centers Prof. Zech in Austria. This collaboration ensures that our diagnoses and treatment plans are at par with the best in the world.

Main source: Dr Ananya Mandal, MD.

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