Chemical Pathology is a core sub-speciality within pathology that spans almost all areas of medicine. It focuses on the chemical analysis of a wide range of bodily fluids to support accurate diagnosis and patient management. Key aspects include:
Broad Clinical Application:
Supports multiple medical disciplines, including internal medicine, endocrinology, cardiology, nephrology, paediatrics, emergency medicine, and more.
Comprehensive Fluid Analysis:
Involves testing of various specimen types such as:
Diagnostic Support:
Assists clinicians in identifying a wide range of disorders, including metabolic conditions, organ dysfunction, endocrine abnormalities, and biochemical imbalances.
Patient Management:
Plays a crucial role in guiding treatment decisions, adjusting therapies, and monitoring disease progression or resolution.
Monitoring and Follow-up:
Provides essential data for long-term management of chronic illnesses, assessing therapeutic response, and ensuring patient stability.
Critical Role in Laboratory Medicine:
Serves as a foundational component of modern diagnostic practice, delivering vital information that supports timely, evidence-based clinical decision-making.