Laboratory Medicine – Pathological Anatomy – Medical Genetics Services

Our Laboratory Medicine, Pathological Anatomy and Medical Genetics Services are performed in three specialized laboratories:

• Clinical laboratory (subspecialty areas: General – Clinical Pathology – Microbiology and Virology), directed by Prof. Lorenzo Drago;
• Laboratory of pathological anatomy and somatic molecular diagnostics, directed by Prof. Giuseppe Pelosi;
• Laboratory of medical genetics and molecular genetics, directed by Dr. Maria Cannone.

The following laboratory tests are available:

• Allergy testing
• Autoimmune disorders
• Clinical chemistry
• Hematology and coagulation
• Genetics
• Microbiology
• Sierology
• Protein analysis and Toxicology
• Histology
• Cytology
• Molecular biology
• Immunohistochemistry
• Virology

The MultiMedica laboratory is equipped to provide high-qaulity testing with quick turnaround times, meeting a wide range of clinical needs including prediction, prevention, diagnosis, monitoring, and therapeutic surveillance. All services are delivered according to standards of efficiency, effectiveness, and safety.

The laboratory employs cutting-edge technologies and robotic processing systems, allowing for high volume testing — not only for MultiMedica Group facilities, but also for small- to mid-sized laboratories and external hospitals.

Criteria for acceptance of specimens
The criteria for acceptance of specimens, as well as the procedures for repeating sample collection when necessary, are outlined in the laboratory manual that governs the management of the Lab Testing Centers. These protocols follow international scientific guidelines to ensure accurate and reliable test results. They’re designed to standardize every step of the pre-analytical phase—so that samples are handled consistently and patients receive care under clearly defined conditions. All specimens are collected, stored, and, when necessary, recollected using standardized procedures that reduce variability and help prevent errors. Detailed guidelines are outlined in both the Lab Testing Center and the Laboratory manuals, and accessible to internal staff as well as external users.

Turnaround times
Test results are typically available within 1 to 2 days for the most common analyses. More complex, particularly those involing Pathological Anatomy, may require up to two weeks.