Laboratory Medicine at DHEE hospitals
DHEE Hospitals houses a state of art laboratory complete with molecular testing and research. Our laboratory offers a wide range of tests comprising of Clinical Biochemistry, Hematology, Clinical Pathology, Cytology, Microbiology and Infectious disease serology, Histopathology and Molecular Biology.
What types of tests are done in the Laboratory?
The laboratory department is one of the major support departments for any hospital especially a multispecialty tertiary level hospital like DHEE. Various samples drawn from the patients are tested here with precision and efficiency using advanced technology, contemporary and standardized automated equipment. Samples tested range from blood, urine, stool, pus from various sites, sputum, Cerebrospinal fluid, Ascitic and pleural fluid. Tissue and organs are also examined by histopathology and microbiology departments. The Clinical biochemistry section performs various tests and assays to find the levels of glucose, HbA1C, creatinine, electrolytes like Sodium/salt calcium etc and hormones like Thyroid hormone and Cortisol levels in the blood. Further the Pathology section examines the blood counts in detail including various blood components and looks for evidence of abnormal cells or infection through examination of Peripheral smear by senior Pathologist. The Microbiology department helps in finding out abnormal bacteria, viruses and other pathogenic microbes if present in the body through various culture and microscopic tests. Clinical Cytology specifically studies the abnormal cells and Histopathology section examines various tissues the organization and structure to find out about their microscopic structure. This helps in determining if they are inflamed, normal or even cancerous.
New age diagnostic tests like Molecular Genetics are a rapid way of detecting for the DNA/genetic material of the microbes and helps in rapid and accurate diagnosis. They also help us decide if certain group of antibiotics will work or not for these microbes based on the genes they have detected.
The phlebotomy or blood drawing experience will be seamless and comfortable carried out by our experienced and sensitive phlebotomists. Our lab focuses on patient centricity at all times. Core principles of the lab are accuracy and integrity through transparency. The instruments that perform the tests are state of art with high precision and accuracy. All tests are processed by certified trained professionals. The results are interpreted by our experienced Pathologist.
Importance of Lab tests
Lab tests are needed to identify the disease process, measure the effectiveness to treatment provided and to monitor the overall health. Also, lab tests in the form of preventive health checks enable us to monitor the general health status and the need for early intervention in case of need.
Why DHEE Laboratory?
The Lab at DHEE hospitals follows strict quality policies and protocols. The lab adheres to ISO 15189:2022 criteria and good Laboratory practices. The laboratory makes sure to follow highest infection control practices so that the samples are not affected. The results are interpreted with clinical relevance and are reliable. Hence, the lab at DHEE is one of the “Doctor preferred labs”.