The Rizal Medical Center Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, provides diagnostic services to its physicians and patients through modernized laboratory tests and examination. The laboratory houses advanced, state-of-the-art machines delivering accurate results in a timely manner.
MISSION
We view the Department of Laboratory Medicine as a globally competitive laboratory providing a wide range of Clinical and Anatomic Pathology Services to patients and other clients.
VISION
To deliver effective and efficient laboratory care services to all our patients and other clients by providing accurate and timely results, to promote voluntary blood donation, to ensure a safe and adequate supply of blood and its components, and to pursue on-going training programs in Laboratory Medicine.
DEPARTMENT OF PATHOLOGY AND LABORATORY MEDICINE SERVICES OFFERED
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NAME OF SERVICE |
DESCRIPTION |
SERVICE/TEST |
COST/PRICE |
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A) BLOOD BANK
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The Rizal Med blood bank offers blood component processing (including testing for blood-borne diseases) and blood donation services to their patients and allied organizations, providing a safe, effective blood component. Basic Requirements for blood donors: 1. Two Valid id’s with picture (Strictly no ID, No Donation) 2. In good health (no cough, colds, fever etc...) 3. Must be at least 110 lbs or 50 kg in weight 4. Donors must be 18 to 60 years of age. Minors may be allowed to donate provided that they bring parental/legal guardian consent. 5. No alcohol intake within 24 hours 6. No minor/major procedures, dental procedures, tattoo, body piercings for the past 12 months (1 year) 7. 3 months from last donation 8. No history of illegal drug use 9. No history of sexual contact with high-risk individuals 10. No history of blood-borne diseases (Hepatitis, HIV, Malaria etc.) ** Listed above are minimum requirements for blood donation. Donors are required to undergo screening and interview (on site).
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1) ABO Typing with RH |
665.00 |
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2) Blood Retyping |
175.00 |
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3) Crossmatching |
905.00 |
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4) Coomb’s Test (Direct and Indirect) |
415.00 |
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*Prices may change without prior notice and additional tests may not be included here. Please call the laboratory for further questions - 0921-591-5547 |
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NAME OF SERVICE |
DESCRIPTION |
SERVICE/TEST |
COST/PRICE |
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B) CLINICAL HEMATOLOGY
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The Hematology Laboratory provides routine hematology assays for Rizal Medical Center patients and specialty hematology testing. Standard consultative diagnostics in the Hematology Laboratory include: · Analysis of peripheral and bone marrow smears · Screening for hematopoietic malignancies · Laboratory evaluation of coagulopathies
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CBC with platelet count |
200.00 |
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Reticulocyte count |
80.00 |
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ESR |
80.00 |
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Clotting time/Bleeding time |
150.00 |
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Clot retraction time |
200.00 |
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PTPA (Prothrombin Time), INR |
310.00 |
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APTT (Partial Thromboplastin Time) |
250.00 |
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Malarial Smear |
85.00 |
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*Prices may change without prior notice and additional tests may not be included here. Please call the laboratory for further questions - 0921-591-5547 |
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C) CLINICAL CHEMISTRY
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The Clinical Chemistry Laboratory is a state-of-the-art, automated laboratory. Clinical Chemistry includes STAT and routine testing in the areas of general chemistry, endocrinology, special chemistry, immunology and toxicology.
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Glucose (FBS) |
140.00 |
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Glycosylated Hemoglobin (HBA1c) |
725.00 |
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2 hour PPBS |
200.00 |
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OGTT |
400.00 |
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Albumin |
120.00 |
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BUN (Serum) |
150.00 |
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Creatinine |
400.00 |
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24-hour Urine Total Protein |
565.00 |
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24-hour ECC (Creatinine Clearance) |
330.00 |
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Inorganic Phosphorous |
400.00 |
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Magnesium |
435.00 |
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Electrolytes (Na, K, Cl, Total Calcium) |
400.00 |
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Electrolytes (Na, K, Cl, Ionized Calcium) |
400.00 |
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Random urine electrolytes (Na, K, Cl) |
400.00 |
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24 –hour Urine Electrolytes (Na, K, Cl) |
400.00 |
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Troponin I |
1,960.00 |
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Lipid Profile (Cholesterol, Triglycerides, HDL/VLDL/LDL) |
700.00 |
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AST/SGOT |
150.00 |
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ALT/SGPT |
245.00 |
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Alkaline Phosphatase |
150.00 |
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Blood Uric Acid |
150.00 |
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Amylase –Serum |
200.00 |
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Lipase- Serum |
800.00 |
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Amylase-Other Body fluids |
200.00 |
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Lipase-Other Body fluids |
800.00 |
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Bilirubin |
260.00 |
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Serum TP, A/G Ratio |
240.00 |
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LDH Serum |
250.00 |
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LDH OBF |
250.00 |
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Ferritin |
1,525.00 |
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Total Iron Binding Capacity |
1,200.00 |
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CK-MB |
1,000.00 |
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ABG Analysis |
565.00 |
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Procalcitonin |
3,705.00 |
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pro BNP |
5,415.00 |
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CSF Sugar/Protein |
610.00 |
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OBF Sugar/Protein |
270.00 |
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D-Dimer |
2,555.00 |
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*Prices may change without prior notice and additional tests may not be included here. Please call the laboratory for further questions - 0921-591-5547 |
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NAME OF SERVICE |
DESCRIPTION |
SERVICE/TEST |
COST/PRICE |
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D) CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY
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The Microbiology Department performs a wide variety of microbiological testing. Microbiology culture employs the conventional methods with current technology to isolate the causative agent of infection as well as microbial drug resistance.
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Blood Culture |
1,000.00 |
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Urine Culture |
550.00 |
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Sputum Culture |
550.00 |
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Culture and Sensitivity |
500.00 |
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AFB |
100.00 |
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KOH |
100.00 |
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Grams Stain |
100.00 |
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Blood Culture |
1,000.00 |
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Urine Culture |
550.00 |
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*Prices may change without prior notice and additional tests may not be included here. Please call the laboratory for further questions - 0921-591-5547 |
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NAME OF SERVICE |
DESCRIPTION |
SERVICE/TEST |
COST/PRICE |
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E) CLINICAL MICROSCOPY
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The Clinical Microscopy Section performs scientific analysis of non-blood body fluids such as urine and stool. The macroscopic, chemical and microscopic examinations of urine provide initial valuable diagnostic information concerning metabolic dysfunctions of both renal and non-renal origin. Parasite identification and assessment of the extent of parasitism are also performed in this section.
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Urinalysis |
170.00 |
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Pregnancy Test |
120.00 |
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Fecalysis |
70.00 |
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Occult Blood |
130.00 |
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CSF Cell count/ Diff Count |
285.00 |
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OBF Cell Count/Diff count |
200.00 |
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Semen Analysis |
200.00 |
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India Ink |
175.00 |
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Wet Mount Smear |
100.00 |
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*Prices may change without prior notice and additional tests may not be included here. Please call the laboratory for further questions - 0921-591-5547 |
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NAME OF SERVICE |
DESCRIPTION |
SERVICE/TEST |
COST/PRICE |
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F) SEROLOGY
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The Serology lab analyzes blood specimens for diseases. A serology blood test is performed to detect and measure the levels of antibodies as a result of exposure to a particular pathogen. The Laboratory also tests for tumor markers that can guide the diagnosis and treatment response.
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ASO |
250.00 |
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CRP |
250.00 |
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Rheumatoid Factor |
265.00 |
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Complement 3 (C3) |
480.00 |
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Salmonella Typhi IgG/IgM |
550.00 |
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Dengue Duo |
1,380.00 |
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RPR |
190.00 |
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HAV IgM/IgG |
705.00 |
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HBsAg Screening (strip) |
240.00 |
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HBsAg (ELISA) |
550.00 |
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Anti HBs Total |
875.00 |
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HBeAg |
1,055.00 |
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Anti HBe |
1,055.00 |
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Anti HBc Total |
875.00 |
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Anti-HCV (EIA) |
600.00 |
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Anti HCV Screening (Strip) |
300.00 |
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HIV Screening |
600.00 |
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Alpha Feto Protein (AFP) |
945.00 |
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Ca 19-9 |
1,300.00 |
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Ca-125 |
945.00 |
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ANTIGENS FOR DERMA CASES – ELISA (BP180, BP230, Dsg1, Dsg3, Envoplakin, Type VII collagen) |
1,500.00 per antigen |
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*Prices may change without prior notice and additional tests may not be included here. Please call the laboratory for further questions - 0921-591-5547 |
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NAME OF SERVICE |
DESCRIPTION |
SERVICE/TEST |
COST/PRICE |
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G) HISTOPATHOLOGY
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The Histopathology section involves the examination, processing of sampled whole tissues under the microscope. Specimens received by the pathology laboratory require tissue preparation and are then treated and analyzed using techniques appropriate to the type of tissue and the investigation required for diagnosis.
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Small biopsy |
500.00 |
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Medium specimen |
800.00 |
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Large specimen |
1,200.00 |
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Radical specimen |
1,800.00 |
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Frozen Section |
3,070.00 (1st 5 slides, 910.00 for succeeding slides) |
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IHC (ER, PR, HER2) |
1,980.00 each |
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Giemsa Stain |
150.00 |
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AFB stain |
100.00 |
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Review of slides |
150.00 per slide |
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Cytology with cell block |
800.00 |
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Pap smear |
100.00 |
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DIF |
2800.00 |
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Autopsy |
Free |
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*Prices may change without prior notice and additional tests may not be included here. Please call the laboratory for further questions - 0921-591-5547 |
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NAME OF SERVICE |
DESCRIPTION |
SERVICE/TEST |
COST/PRICE |
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H) PCR LABORATORY
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Rizal Medical Center is one of the recipients of a 4 Modules GeneXpert Machine which is economical and contributes to the rapid diagnosis of TB disease and a 16 module GeneXpert Machine for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. Rizal Medical Center was chosen to be a GeneXpert Laboratory in Pasig City that provides MTB/RIF and COVID-19 testing to its patients and referred patients from the different Health Centers and Hospital in Pasig City.
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Xpert MTB/Rif |
Free |
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SARS-CoV-2 testing |
3,800.00 |
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*Prices may change without prior notice and additional tests may not be included here. Please call the laboratory for further questions - 0921-591-5547 |
DEPARTMENT CONSULTANT STAFF
MEDICAL SPECIALISTS:
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1. KAREN O. BONGAS, MD, FPSP
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CHAIR, DEPARTMENT OF PATHOLOGY AND LABORATORY MEDICINE HEAD, CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY/BACTERIOLOGY |
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2. NOEL C. SANTOS, MD, FPSP, MHA
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HEAD, DIVISION OF ANATOMIC PATHOLOGY AND CLINICAL MICROSCOPY |
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3. CHERYL MAY A. CABRERA, MD, FPSP, MPM-HG
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HEAD, CLINICAL CHEMISTRY |
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4. ALEJANDRO E. AREVALO, MD, FPSP
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HEAD, HEMATOLOGY |
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5. GLENDA LYN Y. PUA, MD, DPSP
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ASSISTANT TRAINING OFFICER (ANATOMIC PATHOLOGY) HEAD, HISTOPATHOLOGY |
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6. THOMAS JEFF C. LIM, JR. DPSP
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FORMER HEAD OF BLOOD BANK (ON STUDY LEAVE) |
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7. HERBERT Z. MANAOIS, MD, DPSP
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TRAINING OFFICER HEAD, DRUG TESTING LABORATORY |
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8. JOAQUIN ANTONIO S. PATAG, MD, DPSP
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HEAD, BLOOD BANK AND SEROLOGY |
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9. MARIFE J. BONIFACIO, MD, DPSP
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ASSISTANT TRAINING OFFICER (CLINICAL PATHOLOGY) HEAD, ER EXTENSION HEAD, QUALITY ASSURANCE COMMITTEE |
MEDICAL OFFICER IV:
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1. MELVIN JUDE G. KATAPANG, MD, FPSP
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HEAD, BLOOD DONATION |
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2. MONALYN MARABI, MD, DPSP
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HEAD, MOLECULAR PATHOLOGY HEAD, AUTOPSY COMMITTEE |
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3. CARL CHESTER FLOYD L. GO, MD, DPSP
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RESEARCH COORDINATOR |
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4. CYRIL KIM N. EVANGELISTA, MD, DPSP
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HEAD, BIOSAFETY AND BIOSECURITY COMMITTEE |
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5. JINALYN T. NOH, MD, DPSP
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RESEARCH COORDINATOR HEAD, AUTOPSY COMMITTEE |
DEPARTMENT PHOTO
First row, standing, from left to right: Dr. Monalyn Marabi; Dr. Cheryl May A. Cabrera; Dr. Herbert Z. Manaois; Dr. Noel C. Santos; Dr. Marife J. Bonifacio; Dr. Karen O. Bongas; Dr. Glenda Lyn Y. Pua; Dr. Alejandro E. Arevalo; Dr. Carl Chester Floyd L. Go; Dr. Jinalyn T. Noh; Dr. Cyril Kim N. Evangelista
DEPARTMENT CONTACT DETAILS
For inquiries, you may contact the Department Pathology and Laboratory Medicine through the following contact numbers:
- Laboratory Reception: 0921-591-5547
- Blood Bank: 0953-309-6808
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