Department of Clinical Laboratory Medicine, operating under the philosophy and basic policies of Tokai University Hospital, is engaged in clinical practice with the pillars of providing rapid and high-quality clinical tests, which are essential for providing patients with high-quality and safe medical care, and supporting clinical practice, education, and research that leverage the expertise of a university hospital. We support daily clinical practice based on the philosophy that "clinical testing guides diagnosis and determines the quality of medical care."

There is an international standard for clinical laboratories called ISO 15189 (Clinical laboratories – Specific requirements for quality and competence), which is a third-party evaluation that assesses whether clinical laboratories are able to provide rapid and high-quality clinical tests. Tokai University Hospital has obtained ISO 15189 certification and has established and operates a quality management system based on its requirements. Under a rigorous management system, we work diligently every day in collaboration with Medical Technology Department to provide the best possible test results to attending physicians and patients. Test data is not just numbers; it is important medical information that influences diagnosis and treatment plans. We are deeply aware of this responsibility.

From April 2025, we opened an outpatient ultrasound examination service (regional quota: abdomen and superficial organs) Monday through Friday (starting at 2:00 PM). As part of our contribution to regional healthcare, we will provide highly specialized ultrasound diagnostics. Furthermore, as Department of Clinical Laboratory Medicine of a university hospital, we have an important mission to develop new clinical tests. We are promoting research and development directly linked to clinical practice in cutting-edge fields such as infectious disease diagnosis and genetic testing.

One of the important missions of Department of Clinical Laboratory Medicine at a university hospital is the development of new clinical tests. As exemplified by the clinical testing for SARS-CoV-2, we aim to conduct research and development that benefits not only the patients who visit our hospital, but also medical staff, the community, and the country, by working closely with clinical departments in response to the ever-changing medical situation.

Department of Clinical Laboratory Medicine strives to provide reliable testing and diagnosis in cooperation with various healthcare professionals. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or concerns. Thank you for your cooperation.