Departments and Centers
Department of Clinical Laboratory and Transfusion
Since the establishment of Fukuoka University Hospital, clinical laboratory technicians of our department have worked together with the hospital's medical doctors to provide accurate and reliable test results and information so that patients can receive safe medical care with peace of mind.
The sample testing department starts testing immediately after the sample arrives at the laboratory, and for many of the items tested in urine, blood and biochemical tests, our automatic analysis system reports the results about 1 hour after collection. We try to become even faster and even more accurate day by day.
In the physiological examinations, we perform physiological function testing of the circulatory system, such as electrocardiogram, and cardiac and vascular ultrasonography. We measure residual air volume and provide more precise results and information on respiratory functions. In the electroencephalogram test, brainwaves are recorded and analyzed with a digital electroencephalograph, and this information is used in the diagnosis and treatment of central nervous system diseases.
We also manage and operate blood transfusion services, and collect and supply patients' own blood for use in their elective surgery.
Features of our department
In the sample testing department, our 24-hour emergency testing system provides quick, accurate and reliable test results and information at night and on holidays in support advanced medical care provided by Fukuoka University Hospital as a special advanced treatment hospital. In the testing of the physiological function of the circulatory system, we conduct not only general tests such as 12-lead electrocardiogram, treadmill stress electrocardiogram, Holter electrocardiogram, signal-averaged electrocardiogram, cardiac and vascular ultrasonography and PWV/ABI, but also related advanced physiological tests and research. Dr. Masahiro Ogawa, professor and chair of our department, is expert in the field of cardiology, especially in cardiac electrophysiology.
Statistical data
The number of laboratory tests according to the year
| Section | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blood cell morphology | 285,864 | 283,745 | 266,352 | 277,221 | 280,446 |
| Body fluids & urinalysis | 93,588 | 94,177 | 88,546 | 91,069 | 92,293 |
| Genetic test | 4,929 | 4,764 | 4,292 | 4,821 | 5,082 |
| Clinical chemistry | 2,642,724 | 2,649,713 | 2,488,896 | 2,638,805 | 2,687,917 |
| Microbial test | 43,075 | 40,081 | 49,023 | 53,733 | 55,537 |
| Emergency laboratory examination | 917,489 | 978,826 | 939,109 | 963,333 | 958,814 |
| Blood transfusion test | 28,956 | 29,340 | 27,225 | 27,347 | 28,230 |
| Outsourcing | 91,012 | 88,463 | 81,017 | 92,873 | 90,839 |
| Subtotal | 4,107,637 | 4,169,109 | 3,944,460 | 4,149,202 | 4,199,158 |
| Cranial nerve function test | 7,332 | 7,464 | 6,354 | 7,198 | 6,093 |
| Cardiovascular function test | 45,111 | 45,247 | 41,331 | 45,226 | 44,180 |
| Respiratory function test | 6,817 | 6,439 | 5,216 | 5,966 | 5,543 |
| Subtotal | 59,260 | 59,150 | 52,901 | 58,390 | 55,816 |
| Total | 4,166,897 | 4,228,259 | 3,997,361 | 4,207,592 | 4,254,974 |
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