Lady Ratan Tata Medical and Research Centre

Pathology Department

The Pathology Department uses state-of-the-art equipment to provide accurate results and eliminate the human-error factor in pathology tests. The latest equipments used by the department include:

The HITACHI MULTI-ANALYSER for clinical chemistry is capable of carrying out sixteen separate types of assay simultaneously, upto a total of 180 tests per hour. All tests can be programmed in advance. The microprocessor directs the automated operations of the sampler, the dispenser, the mixer etc. The   computer program also processes the resultant data and issues a comprehensive analytical print-out, accompanied by on-going screen displays (including reminders and warnings). Total reliability without any need for complex operating procedures is the great advantage offered by this equipment.

The SHANDON TISSUE PROCESSOR automatically prepares tissue samples which are then embedded in paraffin blocks, from which slides for microscopic examination can be prepared. An electronic timer and program controller ensures virtually unlimited programming capability. Vacuum embedding is another feature offered by this unit.

The COULTER HEMATOLOGY ANALYZER offers the five most commonly requested parameters; WBC, Hgb, RBC, HCT and MCV. With the help of the computer ticket printer, MCH and MCHC values are also available. An electronic cell counter ensures speed and precision unaffected by operator fatigue - a decisive advantage over the standard hemocytometer utilized in most laboratories. A microprocessor control, self-checking facility, and electronic drift of better than 2% in a year, justifies the confidence of users throughout the world.

The COULTER DILUTER DISPENSER provides quick and precise dilutions. This is of vital importance because the minutest error in dilution can significantly affect the ultimate analysis results. The COULTER THROMBO COUNTER counts and computes whole blood platelet values directly from plasma-platelet suspensions.
 

The Pathology Department carries out a wide range of Medical tests and examinations, which include :

• General Health Panel : 
  Complete blood count with ESR, Blood group and rhesus factor, Urine routine examination, Faeces routine examination, Serum Lipid profile, Serum Hepatic panel, Serum Renal panel, Fasting and Post prandial blood sugars

• Hepatic Panel :
  SGOT, SGPT, Alkaline phosphatase, Total Proteins, Albumin, A/G ration, Gamma Glutamyl transpeptidase, Total Bilirubin, Conjugated Bilirubin, Prothrombin time

• Renal Panel :
  Urea nitrogen, Creatinine, Uric acid, Calcuim, Phosphorus, Fasting blood sugar, Total proteins, Albumin, A/G ratio, Sodium, Potassium, Chlorides

• Cardiac Panel :
  Lipid profile, CPK, LDH, CK (MB), HBDH, Fasting blood sugar

• Thyroid Function Tests :
  T3, T4, TSH, Free T4

• Special Tests :
  Iron studies, HbA1, G6PDH estimation, Amylase, Prostatic Specific Antingen (PSA), Acid phosphatase, Glucose Tolerance test

• Haemotology Tests :
  Complete blood count, ESR, Reticulocyte count, Sickle cells test, Platelet count, Coagulation profile, Malarial parasite test

• Microbiology Tests :
  Culture and Antibiotic sensitivity of Urine, Faeces, Sputum, Pus, Swab and blood

• Serology Tests :
  VDRL, Widal Test, Rheumatoid Arithritis test (RA), C. Reactive Proteins test

• Cytology and Histopathology :
  Papsmear examination, cytology and histology examination of tissues

• Miscellaneous Tests :
  Montoux test, Semen analysis, Australia Antigen (HBsAg test), HIV screening test for aids, 24 hours urine specimen for Albumin, Proteins, Creatinine Clearance test, Urine pregnancy test, Serum Beta HCG estimation, Sputum routine and Sputum for A.F.B.