It was established by Presidential Decree 71/1999 (Government Gazette 87/28-4-1999).

Ministerial Installation Decision: Υ4α /29261/03 (Government Gazette 750/11-6-2003).

Internal Rules of Procedure: Presidential Decree 71/1999, Government Gazette 87/28-4-1999.

The Laboratory was originally established within the Sector of Nervous System and Sensory Organs. By virtue of decision no. Β1/119259/7-12-2004, the academic field of Otorhinolaryngology was transferred to the Sector of Surgery; following a decision by the General Assembly, the corresponding Clinic and Laboratories were also transferred to the same Sector.