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• November 15, 2019Our hospital's clinical laboratory has received ISO 15189 certification.

Characteristics and Initiatives

1. The Clinical Laboratory Department is responsible for specimen testing (blood, urine, etc.), physiological testing (human body tests such as electrocardiograms and electroencephalograms), and blood transfusions.

   Business performance (2022)	Approximate number per year
   Sample testing (excluding bacteriological testing)	Approximately 4.7 million items
   Bacteriological testing	Approximately 45,000 items
   Physiological examination (excluding ultrasound examination)	Approximately 47,000 items
   Ultrasound	Approximately 48,000 items
   transfusion	Approximately 21,000 units

2. We are focusing on rapid testing 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. We operate a two-shift system and are always available to handle urgent tests and blood transfusions.
3. We are advancing the use of IT. Results of not only specimen testing but also physiological test reports and images can be viewed on a terminal from anywhere in the hospital.

About each category

• Sample Testing Department
  (blood, urine, etc.)
• Physiological Testing Department
  (Electrocardiogram, echo, etc.)
• Blood transfusion department