Hematology

The Hematology lab is equipped with 2 fully automated 5 part complete blood count analyzers Beckmen Coulters, analyzing more than 120 samples daily. The coagulation profiles,  fibrinogen assay, and factor assays, all done with the Stago machine, along with the hematopathologist’s inference helps in solving various bleeding abnormalities. The availability of flow cytometry contributes to the workup of leukemia cases. The various hematological parameters tested in this laboratory include the following –

Routine Tests

• Hemogram is done in automated blood cell counters.
• ESR, Reticulocyte count,  Absolute eosinophil count, and peripheral smear study.
• Prothrombin time (PT)/ Activated partial thromboplastin time (APTT)-, D Dimer, Fibrinogen, Factor VIII
• Parasites: MP, microfilaria.
• Special Tests
• Bone marrow aspiration/ trephine biopsy.
• Bone marrow Iron stain.
• Cytochemical stain: MPO, PAS.

Tests were done on a flow cytometer

• Acute leukemia panel
• Lymphoma panel (clad)
• Lymphocyte subset analysis
• MNC and CD34 count