Laboratory services provide a wide range
of investigations and comprise of the following
disciplines
Bio-chemistry
Lab deals with the chemistry
of body fluids such as blood, urine, CSF,
acetic fluid, pleural fluid, drainage fluids
etc. Lipid profile, LFT, diabetic status
are carried out on a routine basis. Lab
services are available round the clock.
Histopathology
Histopathology and cytology divisions provide
diagnostic, anatomic, pathology and cytology
services.
Diagnostics
Ultrasound being an indispensable and widely
used diagnostic modality is the mainstay
of the diagnostic department. The unit also
includes Colour Doppler, TMT and 2D Echo
facilities. These facilities are available
on a 24 hour basis.
Microbiology
This division determines
the sensitivity of isolated pathogenic bacteria
to the various antibiotics. The department
also carries out hospital surveillance,
tests to control nosocomial infections and
their spread within the hospital. Emergency
samples that need to be processed after
closure of the laboratory are handled by
the staff on call duty.
