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The Department of Pathology is a vital component of our health care center, dedicated to providing essential diagnostic services. We specialize in the analysis and interpretation of clinical specimens supporting patient care. Our department is committed to delivering accurate, precise and quality laboratory results imperative to diagnosis, management and treatment of disease and ailments.

Department Structure and Function: 

Our department is organized into specialized units, each playing a crucial role in the diagnostic process and patient care.

Laboratory Sections:

  • Specimen Collection and Handling: Ensuring the integrity and proper handling of specimens.
  • Hematology: Analysis of blood components and disorders. Eg PBS, CBC, PT
  • Biochemistry/endocrinology: Testing for various biochemical parameters and hormones. Performing tests like Blood sugar, uric acid, calcium, TFT, Procalcitonin, Vitamin D etc.
  • Microbiology: Identification of pathogens and antimicrobial susceptibility testing, microscopic examination and active participation in infection control programs.
  • Immunology: Analysis of immune system-related markers and infectious diseases such as HIV, quantitative CRP, COVID 19, Dengue, etc.
  • Blood bank: Testing and supply of therapeutic blood products. Our blood bank conducts regular blood donation programs in collaboration with other organizations.
  • Quality Control and Assurance: Maintaining quality through Internal (Routine QC and adherence to SOPs) as well as external quality assurance processes (EQAS, NPHL). 

Future Directions

Laboratory advancement: Our goals include enhancing testing capabilities like automating routine blood cultures, developing a digital blood banking system in collaboration with the National Blood Bureau, NPHL, and expanding our LIS system to integrate laboratory logistics and bidirectional interfacing and, setting up histopathology department.

Challenges: Financial constraints are our major challenge.

Acknowledgement

We acknowledge the team effort of all laboratory and hospital staff members including external collaborators and supporters.