The Clinical Analysis Laboratory at the Instituto de Higiene e Medicina Tropical, Universidade NOVA de Lisboa (IHMT NOVA) plays a strategic role in bridging cutting-edge diagnostic services with scientific research, reinforcing the Institute’s mission to improve global health through innovation and knowledge.
By combining advanced laboratory technologies with decades of expertise in infectious and tropical diseases, the laboratory delivers high-quality diagnostic services while generating valuable data that supports clinical research, epidemiological surveillance and the development of new diagnostic approaches.
The laboratory offers a comprehensive range of specialised tests, including molecular diagnostics, microbiology, immunology, haematology and clinical biochemistry. These services are supported by state-of-the-art equipment and an integrated Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), ensuring full sample traceability, operational efficiency and the highest standards of quality and reliability.
What sets the IHMT Clinical Analysis Laboratory apart is its close integration with the Institute’s research environment. Diagnostic activities not only provide timely and accurate results for patients and healthcare professionals but also contribute to ongoing research projects aimed at improving the understanding, detection and management of infectious diseases with global impact.
This unique synergy between diagnostics and research enables the rapid translation of scientific knowledge into clinical practice, fostering innovation in laboratory medicine and supporting evidence-based healthcare.
Through its multidisciplinary team and strong commitment to quality, innovation and scientific excellence, the GHTM IHMT Clinical Analysis Laboratory continues to strengthen its position as a reference centre for specialised diagnostics, contributing to better patient outcomes and advancing research that addresses current and emerging public health challenges.
