Pathology

Pathology

Introduction

The Department of Pathology at Hospital Kuala Lumpur offers comprehensive multi-disciplinary diagnostic services as the tertiary referral center for patients nationwide.

Situated on level one of the main building, the department comprises 10 units: Chemical Pathology, Microbiology, Haematology, Histopathology, Cytopathology, Virology, Laboratory of Drug Research, Satellite Laboratory, Genetics, and Pre-analytical.

Each unit is led by a Consultant, with the exception of the Pathology and Laboratory of Drug Research and the Paediatric Unit, which are overseen by a Science Officer. The Department of Pathology is overseen by a Senior Consultant Pathologist.

Services available at the Department of Pathology, HKL include:

- Chemical Pathology
- Cytology
- Drug Analysis
- Genetic
- Haematology
- Histopathology
- Medical Microbiology
- Virology
- Satellite Laboratory

Please note that these tests are currently available only upon request from Ministry of Health facilities.

The aforementioned services are provided at various locations, including the Main Pathology Laboratory on the first floor of the hospital's main block, the Pathology Laboratory in the Paediatric Institute, and Satellite Laboratories in the General Outpatient Department, Institute of Urology and Nephrology, Institute of Radiotherapy, and Maternity Hospital.

Contact Information

Tel: 603 - 2615 5594
Fax: 603 - 2697 0417

Email: patologi@hkl.gov.my