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Laboratory Services and Blood Bank at MGM Healthcare

Our laboratory services are available 365 days a year and 24*7, and this helps us to provide timely and reliable results to our specialists. Most of the tests are done within our laboratory and not sent away so that you doctors can receive the test results quickly for correct diagnosis and accurate treatment and also to check treatment progress. Our laboratory services include the following.

Our Clinical Laboratory Services

What is Haematology?

Haematology is the study of blood and blood disorders that is usually done by Haematologists and Hematopathologists who are highly trained and specialized in identifying diseases of the blood and blood components which include blood and bone marrow cells. Haematological tests can help diagnose conditions like anaemia, blood infections, haemophilia, blood-clotting disorders, and leukaemia.

Who is a Haematologist?

A haematology is an internist who has specialized in the diagnosis and management of haematologic diseases, especially cancer

Who is a Haematopathologist?

A hematopathologist is well versed in both anatomical and clinical pathology and has additional years of training in hematopathology. The haematopathologist focuses on the diagnosis of conditions of the haematopoietic and lymphocyte-rich tissues (organs and tissues like the lymph nodes, the spleen, thymus, and other lymphoid tissue which uses blood cells to perform their physiologic functions) by directly examining the tissues and blood in the laboratory.

What are the common haematology tests done?

Complete blood count (CBC), which includes, White blood cell count (WBC), Red blood cell count (RBC) and Platelet count
Haematocrit red blood cell volume (HCT)
Haemoglobin concentration (HB)
Differential white blood count
Red blood cell indices (measurements) that helps to diagnose certain blood cancers, anaemia, inflammatory diseases and to monitor blood loss and infection
Platelet count for monitoring and diagnosing certain types of bleeding and clotting disorders
Prothrombin time (PT) Partial Thromboplastin Time (PTT) International Normalized Ratio (INR) for evaluating bleeding and clotting disorders and to monitor anticoagulation (anticlotting) therapies.

Our clinical microbiology laboratory services help in the accurate identification of infectious diseases caused by microorganisms like aerobic and anaerobic bacteria, fungus, parasites, virus and mycobacteria. The specimen (blood, urine, nasal/throat swab, saliva) received from the patient is studied using latest, advanced technologies and tests to identify the microorganism responsible for causing the disease. We also do serological tests for detecting any antibodies present in serum (a blood component) in response to an infectious disease.

The following are the different tests done at our microbiology and serology laboratory:

Bacterial tests which include blood culture and sensitivity tests, urine culture and sensitivity tests, throat swab culture and sensitivity tests, sputum culture and sensitivity tests, ear swab culture and sensitivity tests, eye swab culture and sensitivity tests, pus swab culture and sensitivity tests, body fluid culture and sensitivity tests, aspirate or deep wound culture and sensitivity tests, cerebro spinal fluid culture and sensitivity tests, stool culture and sensitivity tests, vaginal swab culture and sensitivity tests.
Mycobacterial tests include sputum and sterile body fluid testing for the detection of acid-fast bacilli mycobacterium.
Serology tests include Anti –streptolysin ‘O’ test (ASOT), VDRL anti-treponemal screening and testing for dengue IgM/Ig G, HBsAg, Anti-HBs, Anti HBc, Anti HCV, HIV, Mycoplasma, Cytomegalovirus, Toxoplasma, Stool Rotavirus, etc

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At MGH Healthcare’s Laboratory Services and Blood Banking, adherence to quality is non-negotiable because accurate diagnostic findings and reporting is crucial for correct diagnosis and clinical outcomes. We are a NABL accredited laboratory and comply with both national international standards of testing and reporting and adhere to good laboratory practices at every step of the process. We are housed with the latest technologies and diagnostic equipments that provide accurate test results. We use up-to-date machines and mechanized systems for specimen collection, tracking and testing. This enables us to provide test results with quick turnaround times. Our Blood Banking services ensure that any blood that is stored undergoes rigorous testing for infectious diseases before storage. If you or someone in your family or friend’s circle is looking for laboratory and diagnostic services, MGM Healthcare is here to care for you.

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