Greetings
Our hospital's pathology department is the birthplace of immunostaining (enzyme antibody technique), an essential technique for today's pathological diagnosis, and has an unrivaled track record as a pioneer in its development and dissemination. In addition, in the field of cytology, our precision and outstanding technique are highly regarded, and we play a leading role in cytology in Japan, holding national-level seminars commissioned by the Japanese Society of Clinical Cytology and hosting academic conferences. Furthermore, with the aim of realizing personalized medicine for each patient, we are proactively introducing cutting-edge molecular pathology techniques so that optimal treatment can be performed based on genetic (molecular) pathological diagnosis.
Our philosophy is to be true professionals and provide accurate diagnoses and cutting-edge technology, and our Pathology Technology Department always provides the accurate and cutting-edge technology required for pathological diagnosis.
Head of Pathology Technology Department
Jin Ito
Overview
Pathology Technology Department is responsible for pathology diagnostic techniques, and its main duties are the preparation of specimens for histological examinations (biopsies and surgical materials, intraoperative rapid diagnosis, pathological autopsies) and electron microscopy examinations performed at Diagnostic Pathology Center, as well as cytological examinations (specimen preparation, screening, intraoperative rapid diagnosis).Operated by a team of 17 full-time clinical laboratory technicians, the department performed 18,075 histological examinations, 13,172 cytological examinations, and 33 pathological autopsies in 2023, making it one of the top facilities among university hospitals in Japan.
ISO15189 certified
In June 2020, our Diagnostic Pathology Center received accreditation from the third-party organization Japan AcSO15189, a public interest incorporated foundation. ISO 15189 is an international standard created by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) that provides specific requirements for the quality and capabilities of clinical laboratories. It consists of two parts: "Quality Management System Requirements" and "Requirements for Technical Capabilities According to the Types of Clinical Testing Undertaken by Clinical Laboratories." This means that the test results of clinical laboratories that have received this certification are recognized worldwide. In addition, our hospital is one of the Cancer Genomic Medical Centers designated by the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare, and ISO 15189 is also a requirement for this approval.
Providing advanced and cutting-edge technology
Various special techniques are applied in pathological diagnosis, but this is the birthplace of immunostaining, a technique that is particularly essential in pathological diagnosis today, and it has since spread widely throughout the country. We have also been proactively introducing genetic pathology techniques, which have made remarkable advances in recent years, from an early stage, and are applying them to accurate pathological diagnosis and determining treatment suitability. In addition, all of our 17 full-time technicians are qualified as "cytotechnologists" by the Japan Society of Clinical Cytology, a public interest incorporated association, and nine are qualified as "certified pathology technicians," providing the highest level of precision and cutting-edge technology. Our outstanding techniques are highly regarded, and we play a leading role in pathological cytology in Japan, holding national-level seminars commissioned by specialized societies and hosting conferences.
Our philosophy is to be true professionals, provide accurate diagnoses, and provide cutting-edge technology, and our Pathology Technology Department offers the best pathology technology.