All laboratory services required for the monitoring of clinical diagnosis and treatment processes of our patients are provided in a timely, accurate, and reliable manner.
At every step—from sample collection to the preparation of test results—patient safety and expectations are of utmost importance to us.
All necessary laboratory services for diagnosis, treatment, and patient evaluation are carried out using modern equipment, experienced technicians, a well-designed laboratory environment, and a management team that prioritizes quality and patient satisfaction.
All our laboratory devices undergo daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance and controls. Each morning, quality control samples are processed, calibrations are performed, and only then are patient samples tested. These quality checks are repeated during the day if necessary.
Our laboratory is affiliated with the KBUDEK External Quality Program, and our results are regularly verified with international quality control samples abroad. In addition, regular activities are carried out for internal quality control.
Our laboratory staff includes a Biochemistry and Clinical Biochemistry specialist, a chief laboratory technician, and experienced laboratory staff, all serving our patients with expertise.
For general health screening blood tests, samples should be given in the morning after 10–12 hours of fasting.
Avoid heavy and strenuous exercise before coming to the hospital for testing.
If you use medication regularly, please consult our laboratory to check whether it may affect your tests, and inform your doctor accordingly.
The main objective of the Clinical Microbiology Laboratory is to identify disease-causing microorganisms and, if necessary, determine their susceptibility to antimicrobial agents. Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial in infectious diseases. Microbiology data also support antibiotic monitoring and help prevent the spread of infection and outbreaks.
In the diagnosis of bacterial infections, traditional culture methods are supported with reliable rapid tests and advanced identification techniques. Microscopic evaluations of stained clinical samples are performed on the same day to guide clinicians quickly. Typing and antibiotic susceptibility results are promptly provided to initiate timely treatment. Bacterial identification and antibiotic susceptibility are reported with MIC values, in accordance with CLSI/NCCLS standards.
The unit also performs rapid antigen tests for certain bacteria (e.g., Strep A, H. pylori), virus antigens (e.g., Rotavirus, Adenovirus, RSV, Influenza A-B), and antibodies, as well as detection of parasites (e.g., Amoeba-Giardia antigen, stained microscopy).
In this unit, fully automated devices are used to perform tests such as:
Protein analysis in body fluids (ASO, CRP, RF, immunoglobulins, complement, etc.)
Hepatitis (B, C) and HIV/AIDS testing
TORCH panel tests for pregnancy-related infections
Brucella and Typhoid tests
Autoantibody testing for rheumatologic diseases (ANA, Anti-dsDNA, ANCA, Anti-CCP, etc.)
Other serological examinations
In this unit:
Blood grouping is done both manually and using an automated gel centrifugation system
Cross-match, Coombs tests (direct and indirect) are performed
In emergency situations, blood donations from donors are also accepted
Some clinical samples have no diagnostic value for culture. Therefore, cultures should not be performed from:
Vomit
Neonatal gastric fluid
Colostomy samples
Umbilical swabs
Fasting gastric juice (except for tuberculosis)
Instead of swab samples from burn wounds, decubitus ulcers, perirectal abscesses, or surface oral/periodontal lesions, tissue or aspiration samples should be submitted.
Anaerobic cultures are not performed for throat swabs, sputum, BAL, cervical swabs, endotracheal aspirates, prostatic fluid, or vaginal swabs.
