Lablink Medical Laboratory, a leading provider of advanced diagnostic services, is proud to announce the launch of its specialist mycology services, establishing itself as Malaysia’s first private reference laboratory offering comprehensive mycology testing. This new offering marks an important milestone in Lablink’s commitment to improving diagnostic capabilities and patient outcomes.

Above Image: (Left to Right) KPJ Healthcare Chief Operating Officer – Allied & Retail Group Healthcare Operations Dr. Nik Fawaz Nik Abdul Aziz, Chairman & Managing Director Mr. Chin Keat Chyuan, Board of Directors En . Shamsul Anuar Bin Abdul Majid, Chairman Tan Sri Dato’ Sri Dr Ismail Bin Bakar, Board of Directors En. Rozaini Mohd Sani and the Managing Director of Lablink Medical Laboratory, Ms Dolly Lim.

The launch of the mycology services took place during the Malaysia International Healthcare (MIH) Megatrends 2024 event organized by the Ministry of Health, in collaboration with KPJ Healthcare and its strategic partner Malaysian Communications & Multimedia Commission (MCC), with healthcare professionals, industry experts and stakeholders. in the presence.

Mycology, the study of fungi, is essential for diagnosing fungal infections, which are increasingly common and can be life-threatening. Fungal diseases affect more than a billion people worldwide and cause more than 1.5 million deaths each year. In Malaysia, an estimated 1.93% of the population suffers from serious fungal infections each year, accounting for over 590,000 cases. Among these, recurrent vaginal candidiasis is particularly prevalent, with more than 500,000 cases reported each year. Fungal infections are especially dangerous for immunocompromised people, such as those with HIV/AIDS, cancer patients, and people hospitalized in intensive care units.

Malaysia’s tropical climate creates an ideal environment for mushrooms like Aspergillus, Cryptococci, And Histoplasma. Despite the growing need, mycological diagnostics lag behind fields such as bacteriology and virology, with many fungal infections remaining undetected, due to limited diagnostic capabilities and antifungal resistance monitoring.

“Lablink’s mycology reference laboratory is here to unlock the potential of comprehensive mycology testing – we will serve as a vital hub, providing healthcare providers with access to specialized expertise, cutting-edge technologies and testing capabilities complete. said Dolly Lim, CEO, Lablink Medical Laboratory.

Lablink now offers comprehensive testing services including fungal cultures and identification, susceptibility testing, molecular diagnostics and next generation sequencing (NGS).

This new service is part of Lablink’s mission to continually develop and introduce specialized solutions for clinicians, enabling more accurate diagnoses and targeted treatments.

For more information about Lablink Medical Laboratory and its new mycology services, please visit www.kpjlablink.com.

This content is provided by KPJ Healthcare Berhad.

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