Tarlac Medical Center

CLINICAL MICROSCOPY


The Clinical Microscopy Section performs scientific analysis of non-blood body fluids such as urine and stool. The macroscopic, chemical and microscopic examinations of urine provide initial valuable diagnostic information concerning metabolic dysfunctions of both renal and non-renal origin. Analysis of stool samples such as occult blood determination and stool examination for fats help clinician in early detection of gastro-intestinal bleeding, liver and biliary duct disorders and mal absorption syndrome. Parasite identification and assessment of the extent of parasitism are also performed in this section.

  1. Urinalysis
  2. Stool examination
  3. Parasites
  4. Body fluid analysis