Department Of Pathology

At KCMC Hospital Pathology is a medical specialty that focuses on the study and diagnosis of diseases through the examination of tissues, organs, body fluids, and cells. It is often referred to as the "science of disease," as it investigates the causes, mechanisms, and effects of diseases on the body.

Pathology plays a critical role in clinical care by providing essential information for the diagnosis, prognosis, and management of diseases. It serves as a bridge between laboratory findings and clinical practice, allowing clinicians to make informed decisions. Pathology is fundamental to the entire continuum of patient care, from diagnosis to treatment and follow-up, contributing to more accurate, evidence-based medical decision-making.

Pathology Department of the KCMC has four working units, namely Histopathology, Cytopathology, Cancer Registry, and Mortuary Units. The Department provides diagnostic services to KCMC and other hospitals within and outside the region.

Our Services

➤ Routine histopathology.

➤ Immunohistochemistry.

➤ Histochemical “special” staining tests.

➤ Consultation/second opinion.

➤ Fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC).

➤ Cervical Pap smear.

➤ Sperm analysis.

➤ Postmortem examination, both medico-legal and clinical.

➤ Embalming and body storage services.

➤ Multi-disciplinary cancer care.

➤ Supervision and mentorship of medical students.

➤ Disease surveillance through collection, recording and maintaining cancer data (cancer registry).

➤ Teaching/training of students in various programs.

➤ Outreach program on early cancer screening and education.

➤ Clinical research.

Pathology department operates daily (Monday-Friday) from 7:30 am to 3:30 pm. During the weekends, public holidays, and working days beyond 3:30 pm, the services are limitedly available to patients that need special care or on emergency basis through the doctor and laboratory scientist on call.

For further inquiries, please do not hesitate to reach out to us through the Head of Pathology Department address on left side of this page