Overview
Department of Laboratory Medicine at Saifee Hospital is a vibrant, multifaceted department with a core mission of patient care. The Department offers a comprehensive range of Pathology services which are fully supported by Consultant grade-staff.
The key service objective is to provide accurate and reliable test results, interpret and report analytical results with appropriate attention to quality, accuracy and efficiently in a timely manner. We also provide advice on any further investigations to support diagnosis and management of patients.
The Quality of the Department is based upon International Standards ISO 15189:2012
The Department is Accreditated by NABL and NABH bodies.
The department is divided into sub-sections
We provide comprehensive haematology services for haemato, coagulation and malignancies and analysis of blood and bone marrow specimen.
The department has XN 1000, XNL550, Fully automated Coagulation analyser-Stago ICompact, TEGanalyser.
The department is equipped with fully automated sate of art analyzers such as Architect c 8000, Olympus AU 480, Radiometer ABL 800, Roche Cardiac reader, D 10 Biorad HPLC analyser, Sebia Hydrasis -Electrophoretic instrument.
The department is equipped with Architect i2000 , Vidas. We provide results for special chemistries and tumour markers, Immunoflorescence assays, Genearray testing for Food intolerance and Other Allergy screening panels, Toxicology screening.
Tests in Bacteriology, Mycology and Mycobacteriology by Conventional and Automated methods.
Bact alert Blood Culture System, Vitek 2 and Biofire instruments are in our department.
Serology conducts screening and confinnatory tests for infectious diseases.
State of art, fully automated molecular Biology laboratory, with specialized tests tnenu and minimum TAT. Tests- NAT, HBV-Viral Load, HCV-Viral Load and Genotype, HLA B27, Monsoon PCR, Malaria PCR, Dengue PCR and Chikungunya PCR.
The department conducts Macroscopic and Microscopic analysis of body fluids.
The department of Surgical Pathology at Saifee Hospital handles large volumes of Biopsy specimens as well as large operated specimens including bone specimens. Cytology service is also rendered which include Fluid cytology, Fine needle aspirate cytology ( FNAC) and liquid based Pap smears (Screening for Ca cervix). An intra-operative consultation service (Frozen section service) is very active. The Immunochemistry (IHC) has become an integral part of surgical pathology. The department has a fully automatic Ventana stainer for IHC with about 125 antibodies.
The Blood bank at Saifee hospital is a moden1 state of art NABH Accreditated facility offering Blood Component Therapy. It is licenced by CDSCO for preparation and supply of blood components from whole human blood in addition to single donor platelet preparation and leucocytes collection by Apheresis procedures. Blood bank provides 24 x 7 services and 100% voluntary blood collection and testing facilities that follows proper systems to ensure good quality of blood by NAT Testing. We provide the following facilities: Whole blood, Packed red cells, Saline washed red cells, Fresh frozen plasma, Random Platelet concentrate, Cryoprecipitate, Luco depleted single donor platelet by Platelet pheresis, Leucocytes by Leukopheresis.
Blood Bank Overview
Our state-of-the-art Laboratory and Blood Bank operates 24×7, delivering precise and timely diagnostic support for patients and clinicians. Staffed by full-time qualified pathologists and trained technicians, the department ensures high standards of accuracy and safety across all testing procedures.
Key Features and Capabilities:
The laboratory holds NABL and NABH accreditation, adhering to stringent quality standards. It offers a comprehensive range of tests across biochemistry, hematology, microbiology, histopathology, and immunology.
A fully automated barcode-based system with bidirectional interfacing connects all machines, ensuring zero-error data transfer and quick reporting. A pneumatic tube system facilitates rapid and secure transport of blood samples across departments.
Advanced molecular and microbiology capabilities include PCR testing for HBV DNA and HCV RNA, automated cultures, GeneXpert for tuberculosis, and detailed MIC reporting.
Histopathology and cytology divisions perform tumor examination, FNAC, and frozen section reporting during surgeries to assist in real-time decision-making.
The Blood Bank provides round-the-clock availability of all blood components including RCC, PC, FFP, and SDP, with cross-matching conducted through advanced gel card methods.
