Pathology is a branch of medical science that involves the study and diagnosis of disease through the examination of surgically removed organs, tissues (biopsy samples), bodily fluids, and in some cases the whole body (autopsy). Aspects of a bodily specimen that may be considered include its gross anatomical make up, appearance of the cells using immunological markers and chemical signatures in the cells. Pathology also includes the related scientific study of disease processes whereby the causes, mechanisms and extent of disease examined. Areas of study include cellular adaptation to injury, necrosis (death of living cells or tissues), inflammation, wound healing, and neoplasia (abnormal new growth of cells). Pathologists specialize in a wide range of diseases including cancer and the vast majority of cancer diagnoses made by pathologists. The cellular pattern of tissue samples observed under a microscope to help determine if a sample is cancerous or non-cancerous (benign). Pathologists also employ genetic studies and gene markers in the assessment of various diseases. Surgical Pathology is the most significant and time consuming branch of pathology with a primary focus on examining tissues with the naked eye or under a microscope for definitive diagnosis of disease. Surgically removed specimens received from sources such as small biopsies of skin, core biopsies for the diagnosis of cancer, and the operating room where tumors removed. Surgical pathology involves macroscopic (gross) and microscopic (histologic) tissue analysis where the molecular properties of tissue samples assessed by immunohistochemistry or other laboratory tests. Histological sections of tissue are processed for microscopic viewing using either chemical fixation or frozen section. Frozen section processing involves freezing the tissue and generating thin frozen slices of the specimen, which mounted onto glass slides. Prior to viewing the tissue under a microscope, slides processed by chemical fixation or frozen section stained with either chemicals or antibodies to reveal cellular components. Autopsy is a highly specialized surgical procedure that performed by a pathologist and consists of a thorough examination of a corpse to determine the cause and manner of death and to evaluate any disease or injury that may be present. The principal aim of an autopsy or post-mortem examination is to determine the cause of death, the state of health of the person before they died, and whether any medical diagnosis and treatment before death was appropriate. Pathology Laboratory at THQ Hospital is equipped with most advances diagnostic equipment to facilitate patients towards their diagnosis and treatment plan. Pathology laboratory is concerned with the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases. Medical Lab Technologists and Pathological team is working provide accurate diagnostic input to Clinical Physicians and Surgeons.
Facilities
Enlisted Below are the main points:
- Complete Blood Count
- Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate
- Chemical Pathology Department
- Liver Function Test
- Renal Function Test
- Lipid Profile Test
- Virology Department
- Viral Markers (HBsAg, Anti HCV, HIV, VDRL)
- PCR (Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C)
- Microbiology Department
- Urine Complete Examination
- Urine Pregnancy Test