The Laboratory Department of the Iran University of Medical Sciences and Health Services works for promoting the performance of health laboratories on communicable and non-communicable diseases, drug detection, occupational health and safety, and implementation of safety programs. This department comprises of 17 medical diagnostic laboratories at the network level and supervises affiliated centers and the Reference Laboratory of the Vice-Chancellor’s Office for Health.
The main objectives of this department include providing proper grounds for laboratory services in accordance with standards and to highlighting the position of laboratories in the healthcare system of the country.