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SPECIALISED

DIAGNOSTIC CENTRE (SDC)

The Specialised Diagnostic Centre (SDC) in 2021 comprises five units. They are
the Biochemistry, Molecular Diagnostic, Special Protein, Endocrine and Speci-
men Management Units. SDC roles are:

Tertiary referral centre for specialised diagnostic services in fields related
to inborn errors of metabolism (IEM), rare genetic diseases and paediatric
endocrinology for government and private sector hospitals in Malaysia

The only centre which provides comprehensive IEM and rare genetic disease
testing services in Malaysia with more than 200 tests, including screening and
SPECIALISED DIAGNOSTIC CENTRE (SDC) Indonesia and Brunei
confirmatory specialised tests. SDC also provides such diagnostic services for

Continuous research and development for new laboratory
methods based on clinical and medical needs to support health
service delivery

Strengthening the diagnostic capability within
Malaysia using advanced technology

Managing biological specimens and result dissemination
to hospitals and clinics in Malaysia and other countries

Providing training on specialised biochemistry and molecular
genetics to local or international undergraduate and postgraduate
students

Provide consultation to scientists/clinical specialists on special protein
analysis, biochemical genetic and endocrine clinical diagnostics and
molecular diagnostics for rare genetic disorders

Local and international collaborations on various disciplines of
pathology and clinical genetics for research in IEM, rare genetic
diseases and paediatric endocrinology