Clinical Pathology

Clinical pathology is a medical specialty that deals with the diagnosis of diseases through the examination of bodily fluids and tissues. It uses laboratory tests to detect diseases, ranging from common ones such as diabetes and cancer, to rarer conditions. In plain terms, when your doctor gives you a blood test, urine test, or a biopsy, a clinical pathologist analyzes these samples to help the doctor understand the nature of your illness. From these lab results, your doctor devises the best treatment plan for you. Basically, clinical pathologists help to confirm what's wrong so you can get the right treatment.