Viloo Poonawalla Memorial Hospital

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Laboratory Services

The Pathology department was granted NABL Accreditation for the first time in the year 2022. This Hospital lab has got NABL accreditation. Since then the Lab has witnessed a number of assessments by renowned Lead Assessors. The Lab strictly complies with the requirements of ISO 15189: 2012 and strives to maintain quality standards all the time. The lab is located on the basement of the building, area. The lab has a well-equipped flow cytometry set up. A number of new laboratory tests have been started in-house over the years to reduce outsourcing of tests to outside laboratories. The samples are processed using automated instruments ensuring accuracy of reports and with minimal turn-around time.

Spectrum and Services :Treatment

  • Hematology
  • Clinical Biochemistry
  • Histopathology and Cytology
  • Clinical Pathology
  • Molecular Pathology and Genetics

Why Choose Our Laboratory Department?

Bone marrow aspiration and biopsy reporting. Diagnostic immunophenotyping of acute leukemias and CLPDs by flow cytometry. Minimal Residual Disease (MRD) for B ALL. Abnormal Hemoglobin detection by HPLC. Coagulation- special tests eg. Factor VIII assay, lupus anticoagulant.

Biochemistry section is equipped with Fully Automated Integrated Systems for Routine Biochemistry and Immunoassay analysis; Lipid profile, LFT, RFT, Thyroid panel, Hormones, Cancer markers, Immunoglobulins, etc.

A state of the art histopathology and cytology section for the diagnosis of benign and malignant (cancer) conditions with experienced and well trained Consultant in various specialities. A well-equipped ergonomically designed air-conditioned grossing room, automated tissue processors, microtomes, automated stainers and cryostats for frozen section evaluation are some key highlights. Outpatient fine needle aspiration cytology (FNACs) is performed and reported of accessible lesions as well as on-site evaluation of radiology and endocopic guided deep seated lesions.

 The use of fully automated urine analyser for routine urine analysis of 10c hemical and more than 25 microscopic parameters along with automated body fluid analyser and cytocentrifuge for body fluid analysis enable quick and accurate reports. Multidrug of abuse card test is available for screening 12 drugs of abuse. Routine stool examination as well as special tests of urine and stool ike hemoglobin in urine, fat in stool help the clinician to arrive at a final diagnosis.

The molecular lab has an encompassing service menu of immunofluorescence, conventional PCR, real time PCR, ranger sequencing, MLPA & (NGS) next generation sequencing based test related to infectious disease, genetic diagnosis, infertility genetics, oncology (solid tumours) and hematology including pre-test and post-test counselling.

Our Pathology Equipment

Biomerieux Mini Vidas
Model: Mini Vidas Blue
Device Company: BIOMÉRIEUX
Country of origin:USA
Real-Time PCR Machine
Model: Biosystems QuantStudio 5
Device Company: Thermo Fisher Scientific
Country of origin:USA
Automated Blood Culture
Model: BD BACTEC™ FX40 System
Device Company: TBecton Dickinson
Country of origin:USA
Automated Microbial Identification System
Model: VITEK® 2 COMPACT
Device Company: BIOMÉRIEUX
Country of origin:USA
RTPCR Extraction
Model: MY LAB COMPACT RTPCR EXTRACTION
Device Company: My Lab
Country of origin: India
5 Part Cell Counter
Model: DXH 560
Device Company: Beckman Coulter
Country of origin:USA
High Performance Liquid Chromatography
Model: HPCL
Device Company: Hyphenated Products Corporation Limited
Country of origin:India
Biochemistry Analyzer
Model: C111
Device Company: Roche
Country of origin:Switzerland
Electrochemiluminescence Immunoassay
Model: ECLIA EI
Device Company: Eclia
Country of origin:Switzerland

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