Cancer is essentially the abnormal growth of the body’s cells, and the changes it causes can be identified through various laboratory tests, leading to an accurate diagnosis. Laboratory evaluation is an essential step in determining which course of treatment a patient with cancer should undergo. Biopsy is one of the most common methods used in cancer diagnosis, in which a sample is taken from a cancerous tumor for examination.
Another important role of the laboratory and laboratory testing is the screening of individuals at risk. These tests can help determine the stage of disease, identify treatment options, and assess the course of recovery.
Key Features of Omid Hospital’s Laboratory
Omid Hospital’s laboratory is one of the most advanced laboratories in West Azerbaijan Province. Its highly advanced and precise equipment can be found, apart from Omid Charity Hospital, in only two public medical centers in Urmia: Imam Khomeini Hospital and Imam Reza Hospital.
An important point to note is that none of the laboratory procedures at Omid Hospital’s specialist laboratory are performed manually; all processes are fully mechanized and technology-based.
A Look at the Equipment at Omid Hospital’s Laboratory
- Three advanced BS800 Majola analyzers, among the few laboratory systems of their kind in the province
- An ADVIA system for hematology testing, the only active advanced unit of its kind in the province. This device is used to measure hemoglobin, platelets, and other blood parameters.
- Tumor marker assays for the detection of cancerous masses
- Cobas E411, used for hormone testing by the ECL method
Note: All laboratory kits and tubes used at Omid Hospital’s specialist laboratory are from the Ziemel brand and are manufactured in England and China. Compared with Iranian-made alternatives, they offer higher quality. In the biochemistry section, the quality of these kits contributes to highly accurate results.
A Few More Things You Should Know About Omid Hospital’s Laboratory
- The microbiology and urinalysis unit at Omid Hospital’s laboratory is fully equipped in terms of kits and is capable of identifying even the most specific bacterial strains.
- The blood bank at Omid Hospital’s laboratory is one of the most comprehensive in the province and, by meeting all the standards set by the provincial Blood Transfusion Organization, has earned the top rank among blood banks in West Azerbaijan.
- In evaluations conducted by the Provincial Laboratory Affairs Office under the Treatment Deputy of the University of Medical Sciences, Omid Hospital’s laboratory received a score of 90 out of 100, which is considered an excellent rating.
- In pathology testing at Omid Hospital’s laboratory, all IHC markers are evaluated.
Laboratory Staff at Omid Hospital
All personnel working at Omid Hospital’s laboratory are highly knowledgeable and experienced professionals, and all are graduates in laboratory sciences. The laboratory’s careful recruitment of specialized staff has reduced the turnaround time for pathology test results to two weeks. By comparison, in some other laboratories across the province, similar results may take as long as one month.
Types of Tests Available at Omid Hospital’s Laboratory
- Antinuclear Antibody (ANA) Test
- Blood Chemistry Study
- Blood Lipid Profile
- BNP Test
- Fecal Occult Blood Test (FOBT)