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Clinical pathology is concerned with the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases.
Clinical pathologists examine urine, blood, and other bodily fluid specimens using a microscope or other diagnostic tools. They analyze levels of specific chemical substances in the patient's body. From the test results, a medical doctor can determine if the patient requires further tests or medical treatment.
Primary specimens used in clinical pathology include urine, phlegm, and feces. Other samples include spinal fluid, joint fluid, abdominal or belly fluid, and bone marrow.
Clinical pathologists direct every specific laboratory division, including immunology and serology, hematology, microbiology, blood bank, toxicology, clinical biology, and chemistry. The work also involves research and quality control and laboratory information systems oversight.
Pathology tests are usually conducted in academic medical centers or community hospitals where there are patient care, research, and diagnostic services available.
Other pathology areas include molecular pathology, the study of RNA and DNA sequencing, genetics, and genes. Another is anatomic pathology, dealing with the examination of organs, tissues, and tumors. Forensic pathology focuses on pathology tests and autopsies with legal ramifications. Finally, cytopathology studies cellular changes and every other issue relating to cells.
