Role of Clinical Pathology in Laboratory-Based Disease Diagnosis

Abstract

Clinical pathology plays a vital role in healthcare by providing laboratory-based diagnostic information essential for disease detection and monitoring. This paper explores the contribution of clinical pathology to modern medical practice, focusing on hematology, clinical chemistry, microbiology, and immunology.
The paper discusses how laboratory investigations support early diagnosis, treatment monitoring, and prognosis evaluation. Accurate interpretation of laboratory data requires correlation with clinical findings and patient history. Advances in automation, quality control, and laboratory information systems have enhanced efficiency and reliability.
Clinical pathology also supports preventive healthcare through screening programs and routine health assessments. The paper concludes that clinical pathology is an indispensable component of evidence-based medicine, bridging laboratory science and clinical care to improve patient outcomes.