Modern medicine relies on the combined medical and scientific skills of the pathology laboratory to assist in the investigation and management of a patient's illness. Pathology forms the base on which the treatment of the patient can be administered.The pathology laboratory must produce accurate and reliable results quickly in response to their colleagues' requests. The modern pathology laboratory is a complex operation that relies on the skills and teamwork of many people to ensure that each patient and doctor receives the best service with the highest quality possible. The pathologists, with their blend of medical training and specialised training in the science and discipline of pathology supervise the laboratory investigations as well as consult often with the patient's doctor. The modern pathology laboratory also requires the skills of highly trained professional scientists and technicians, as well as various equally skilled support staff to ensure that investigations are performed efficiently and accurately.
