The Diagnostic Laboratories of Metropolitan General combine cutting-edge technology, advanced expertise, and internationally recognized quality standards, delivering reliable and timely diagnostic services that effectively support patient care.
Central Laboratories
The Central Laboratories of Metropolitan General cover a wide range of diagnostic testing and comprise the Units of Clinical Microbiology, Blood Bank, Biochemistry, Hematology, Immunology/Hormones, Molecular Biology, and Specialized Testing.
They are equipped with state-of-the-art, high-specification technology and a Laboratory Information System (LIS), operating 24 hours a day, and play a key role in supporting clinicians in the diagnosis and treatment of patients.
The laboratories are staffed by highly trained and experienced personnel (scientific, paramedical, and administrative), capable of delivering services characterized by speed, accuracy, and quality. Comprehensive information is provided regarding diagnostic tests, including guidance on the appropriate type of biological specimen and collection procedures, as well as clinical guidance for physicians, nurses, and patients, and interpretation of test results.
The Central Laboratories are certified according to EN ISO 9001:2015, as well as the TEMOS Quality System, which focuses on International Patient Services and Medical Tourism. These certifications demonstrate not only the implementation of quality systems, but also the laboratory’s technical competence in adhering to strict operational procedures and testing methodologies, ensuring accurate and comparable results.
In addition, the laboratories collaborate with reference centers and research groups in Greece and across Europe.
All departments perform daily Internal Quality Control and participate in External Quality Control programs at regular intervals, in accordance with international and national standards (Bio-Rad, Hellenic Society of External Quality Assessment in Laboratory Medicine [ESEAP], Hellenic Society of Hematology [HSH], EQAS, Medical School of the University of Athens – Microbiology Laboratory).
Blood Donation Unit
As part of the implementation of a centralized blood management program, the Metropolitan General Blood Donation Unit has related to the National Blood Transfusion Center to ensure adequate blood supply coverage.
The Unit’s primary objective is to ensure the availability of safe and sufficient blood, including in emergency cases requiring transfusion.
Director: Evangelia Kouskouni, Professor Emerita of Microbiology, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
Administrative Office Hours: Monday–Friday, 07:00–16:00
Contact numbers: +30 210 650 2926-2083
Pathology Department
The Pathology Laboratory of Metropolitan General is TEMOS and ISO 9001:2015 certified and accredited by the Hellenic Accreditation System (ESYD, Cert. No. 1124) in accordance with EN ISO 15189:2022.
It is a core sector of Metropolitan General, where comprehensive and well-documented histological examination constitutes the cornerstone for diagnosis, prognosis, and therapeutic management.
Its highly specialized medical and technical staff process a wide spectrum of specimens daily, ranging from small biopsies to large surgical specimens, within a modern, fully equipped laboratory environment.
The diagnostic approach is completed through immunohistochemical, histochemical, and genetic testing, providing specialized information for the identification of prognostic and predictive factors, as well as biomarkers for the targeted therapy of neoplasms.
Indicative services include:
- Determination of hormone receptors (ER, PR)
- Detection of HER2 oncogene status using FISH/CISH methods
- Assessment of Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor (EGFR)
- Analysis of gene mutations (K-ras)
The laboratory also offers intraoperative frozen section analysis, providing immediate diagnostic guidance during surgical procedures.
It is certified by the Royal College of Surgeons of England for the successful application of the sentinel lymph node technique.
Furthermore, it undergoes regular external quality assessments by internationally recognized organizations such as UKNEQAS and Labquality (Finland), ensuring both diagnostic accuracy and technical excellence.
The laboratory physicians actively participate in research programs, particularly in oncology, as well as in national and international conferences, with their work published in leading medical journals.
Director: Patsea Eleni, Pathologist
Operating Hours: Monday–Friday, 07:00–15:00
Contact numbers: +30 210 650 2558-2598