L.E CELL EXAMINATION
Specimen Whole Blood
Container Sterile bottle with glass beeds.
Method - Manual/Microscopy
Turn-Around-Time 24 Hours
Description
The LE cell test is used to diagnose an autoimmune disease called SLE.
Mantoux test
Specimen NA
Container NA
Method - Manual
Turn-Around-Time 2 Hours
Description
The Mantoux tuberculin skin test (TST) is one method of determining whether a person is infected with M. tuberculosis
Osmotic fragility test
Specimen Whole Blood
Container Lithium heparin.
Method - Manual
Turn-Around-Time 24 Hours
Description
Osmotic Fragility (OF) refers to the degree or proportion of hemolysis that occurs when a sample of red blood cells are subjected to osmotic stress by placing in a hypotonic solution. It is helpful in detecting or confirming spherocytosis .
Bone Marrow (Received from Outside)
Specimen Bone Marrow
Container Slide/Air tight container
Method - Manual/Microscopy
Turn-Around-Time 4 - 5 days
Description
To detect infections, infiltrative neoplastic lesions of the marrow, and abnormalities of hematopoiesis.
Bone Marrow (Collected at Aswini)
Specimen Bone Marrow
Container Slide/Air tight container
Method - Manual/Microscopy
Turn-Around-Time 4 - 5 days
Description
To detect infections, infiltrative neoplastic lesions of the marrow, and abnormalities of hematopoiesis.
Bone Marrow (Imprint)
Specimen Bone Marrow
Container Slide/Air tight container
Method - Manual/Microscopy
Turn-Around-Time 4 - 5 days
Description
To detect infections, infiltrative neoplastic lesions of the marrow, and abnormalities of hematopoiesis.
Second opinion Bone Marrow
Specimen Bone Marrow
Container Slide/Air tight container
Method - Manual/Microscopy
Turn-Around-Time 4 - 5 days
Description
To detect infections, infiltrative neoplastic lesions of the marrow, and abnormalities of hematopoiesis.
Sickling test
Specimen Whole Blood
Container EDTA container
Method - Manual/Microscopy
Turn-Around-Time 24 Hours
Description
A sickle cell test is a blood test used to determine if you have Sickle Cell Disease (SCD). People with SCD have red blood cells (RBCs) that are abnormally shaped.
Blood group&Rh
Specimen Whole Blood
Container EDTA container
Method - Gel card
Turn-Around-Time 2 Hours
Description
The blood typing is for the detection of ABO and Rh antigens on the red blood cells in an individual’s blood.
Reticulocyte Count
Specimen Whole Blood
Container EDTA container
Method - Manual/Microscopy
Turn-Around-Time 3 Hours
Description
Reticulocytes are red blood cells that are still developing. They are also known as immature red blood cells. A reticulocyte count measures the number of reticulocytes in the blood. If the count is too high or too low, it can mean a serious health problem, including anemia and disorders of the bone marrow, liver, and kidneys.
Peripheral smear
Specimen Whole Blood
Container EDTA container
Method - Manual/Microscopy
Turn-Around-Time 24 Hours
Description
The purpose of examining a blood smear is to check the size, shape, and the number of three types of blood cells: red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets. A blood smear is used to help diagnose and monitor many conditions, such as blood disorders, sudden kidney failure, and treatment for certain cancers.
Peripheral smear for MP
Specimen Whole Blood
Container EDTA container
Method - Manual/Microscopy
Turn-Around-Time 24 Hours
Description
Light microscopy of thick and thin blood smears remain the standard method for diagnosing malaria. It involves collection of a blood smear, its staining with Romanowsky stain and examination of red blood cells for intracellular malarial parasites.
Peripheral smear for Microfilaria
Specimen Whole Blood
Container EDTA container
Method - Manual/Microscopy
Turn-Around-Time 24 Hours
Description
The test helps in the detection of microfilaria in the blood and lymphatic tissues. Filariasis is a parasitic infection resulting from thread like worms.
Bleeding Time
Specimen Whole Blood
Container NA
Method - Manual
Turn-Around-Time 2 Hours
Description
Bleeding time is a screening test for detecting disorders involving platelet function and vascular (capillary) defects that interfere with the clotting process.
Clotting Time
Specimen Whole Blood
Container NA
Method - Manual
Turn-Around-Time 2 Hours
Description
Clotting time is the time required for a sample of blood to coagulate in vitro under standard conditions.
Coombs Test - Direct
Specimen Whole Blood
Container EDTA container
Method - Gel card
Turn-Around-Time 2 Hours
Description
Direct Coombs test (also called direct antiglobulin test) detects the antibodies attached to RBCs in the blood. Its often used to diagnose blood-related conditions such as autoimmune hemolytic anemia.
Coombs Test - Indirect
Specimen Serum
Container Serum Container
Method - Gel card
Turn-Around-Time 3 Hours
Description
An indirect Coombs test can be used to determine whether there are antibodies to the Rh factor in the mother's blood. A normal (negative) result means that the mother has not developed antibodies against the fetus blood.
ICT TITRE
Specimen Serum
Container Serum Container
Method - Gel card
Turn-Around-Time 3 Hours
Description
An indirect Coombs test can be used to determine whether there are antibodies to the Rh factor in the mother's blood. A normal (negative) result means that the mother has not developed antibodies against the fetus blood.
Complete Haemogram(ESR, Haemoglobin,RBC count, MCH,MCHC,MCV,MPV,PCT,PCV,PDW,RDW-CV,DIFFERENTIAL COUNT,TOTAL WBC COUNT)
Specimen Whole Blood
Container EDTA container
Method - Westergren's , Colometric , Flow cytometry, Cell counter cal.value ,Automation & Derived.
Turn-Around-Time 2 Hours
Description
A complete hemogram test can help diagnose conditions such as: anemia, hematological cancers, infections, acute hemorrhagic states, allergies, and immunodeficiencies.
Complete Cell Count(C.C.C)(Haemoglobin,RBC count, MCH,MCHC,MCV,MPV,PCT,PCV,PDW,RDW-CV,DIFFERENTIAL COUNT,TOTAL WBC COUNT)
Specimen Whole Blood
Container EDTA container
Method - Colometric , Flow cytometry, Cell counter cal.value ,Automation & Derived.
Turn-Around-Time 2 Hours
Description
A complete blood count (CBC) is used to find a wide range of conditions, including anemia, infection and leukemia.
ESR
Specimen Whole Blood
Container 3.8% Sodium Citrate Container
Method - Westergren's
Turn-Around-Time 2 Hours
Description
An Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) is a blood test that can indicate if you have an inflammation in your body. Inflammation is your immune system's response to injury, infection, and many types of conditions, including immune system disorders, certain cancers, and blood disorders.
Haemoglobin
Specimen Whole Blood
Container EDTA container
Method -Colometric method,(Non-CyanmethHb)
Turn-Around-Time 2 Hours
Description
A hemoglobin test measures the level of hemoglobin in your blood. Hemoglobin is a protein in red blood cells, that carry oxygen from the lungs to the rest of your body. Low hemoglobin levels may be a sign of: different types of anemias, thalassemia, iron deficiency, liver disease, cancer and other diseases. High hemoglobin levels may be a sign of: lung disease, heart disease,
polycythemia vera, etc.
Total WBC Count
Specimen Whole Blood
Container EDTA container
Method - Flow cytometry
Turn-Around-Time 2 Hours
Description
A white blood cell count measures the number of white cells in your blood. White blood cells are part of the immune system. They help your body fight off infections and other diseases. When you get sick, your body makes more white blood cells to fight the bacteria, viruses, or other foreign substances causing your illness. This increases your white blood count. Some diseases can cause a reduction in your WBC count, for e.g: some types of cancer and HIV/AIDS, a viral disease that attacks white blood cells.
Differential Count(Neutrophils,Lymphocytes, Monocytes,Eosinophils,Basophils & Absolute Neutrophil count,Absolute Lymphocyte count, Absolute Monocyte count,Absolute Eosinophil count & Absolute Basophill count)
Specimen Whole Blood
Container EDTA container
Method - Flow cytometry+Leishman's stain+ Cell counter cal.value
Turn-Around-Time 2 Hours
Description
A differential count test measures the percentage of each type of white blood cell (WBC) in your blood. It can help diagnose or monitor conditions that affect your immune system, such as infections, anemia, or leukemia. Along with the percentage, we also calculate the absolute count of each type of WBC to get more details.
RBC COUNT
Specimen Whole Blood
Container EDTA container
Method - Flow cytometry
Turn-Around-Time 2 Hours
Description
A Red Blood Cell (RBC) count measures the number of red blood cells, also known as erythrocytes, in your blood. A low red blood cell count can be a sign of: anemia, leukemia, malnutrition, multiple myeloma, or kidney failure. A high red blood cell count can be a sign of: dehydration, heart disease, polycythemia vera, etc.
PCV
Specimen Whole Blood
Container EDTA container
Method - Automated cell counter
Turn-Around-Time 2 Hours
Description
The Packed Cell Volume (PCV) is a measurement of the proportion of blood that is made up of cells. The PCV increases when the number of red blood cells increase or when the total blood volume is reduced, as in dehydration. A fall in PCV below normal range indicates anaemia, when your body decreases its production of red blood cells or increases its destruction of red blood cells. PCV is also lowered if the blood cells are diluted by an increase in total volume (haemodilution, occurring during pregnancy).
Platelet count
Specimen Whole Blood
Container EDTA container
Method - Flow cytometry
Turn-Around-Time 2 Hours
Description
A platelet count is most often used to monitor or diagnose conditions that cause excessive bleeding or abnormal clotting.
MCH
Specimen Whole Blood
Container EDTA container
Method - Automated cell counter
Turn-Around-Time 2 Hours
Description
Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin (MCH) is a measure of the average amount of hemoglobin in each red blood cell. The purpose of MCH test is to calculate the amount of hemoglobin in an individual's red blood cells. The MCH test is one of the several tests that are used to diagnose and classify different types of anemia.
MCHC
Specimen Whole Blood
Container EDTA container
Method - Automated cell counter
Turn-Around-Time 2 Hours
Description
Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin Concentration (MCHC) measures the average hemoglobin concentration in a given volume of red blood cells. The purpose of an MCHC test is to evaluate whether RBCs are carrying an appropriate amount of hemoglobin. MCHC is one of the several tests used to assess the function and health of RBCs to check for signs of anemia and other blood disorders.
MCV
Specimen Whole Blood
Container EDTA container
Method - Derived
Turn-Around-Time 2 Hours
Description
MCV stands for Mean Corpuscular Volume. An MCV blood test measures the average size of your red blood cells, also known as erythrocytes. MCV is the most useful value used to classify the type of anemia based on red cell morphology.
RDW - CV
Specimen Whole Blood
Container EDTA container
Method - Automated cell counter
Turn-Around-Time 2 Hours
Description
The RDW value indicates whether enough red blood cells are of normal size and shape.The RDW-CV is a calculation based on both the width of the distribution curve and the mean cell size.
MPV
Specimen Whole Blood
Container EDTA container
Method - Derived
Turn-Around-Time 2 Hours
Description
MPV stands for Mean Platelet Volume. An MPV blood test measures the average size of your platelets. The test can help diagnose bleeding disorders and diseases of the bone marrow.
PDW
Specimen Whole Blood
Container EDTA container
Method - Automated cell counter
Turn-Around-Time 2 Hours
Description
PDW reflects how uniform the platelets are in size. A normal PDW indicates platelets that are mostly of the same size, while a high PDW means that platelet size varies greatly, which may result from the increased activation, destruction and/or consumption of platelets
PCT
Specimen Whole Blood
Container EDTA container
Method - Automated cell counter
Turn-Around-Time 2 Hours
Description
PCT is the volume occupied by platelets in the blood.
Diff.WBCCount
Specimen Whole Blood
Container EDTA container
Method - Flow cytometry+Leishman's stain+ Cell counter cal.value
Turn-Around-Time 2 Hours
Description
Includes total WBC count and Differential count. It is used to help diagnose conditions like: infections, immunodeficiency disorders, etc.
Absolute Eosinophil Count
Specimen Whole Blood
Container EDTA container
Method - Automated cell counter
Turn-Around-Time 2 Hours
Description
An absolute eosinophil count is a blood test that measures the exact number of eosinophils, which is a type of WBC. Eosinophils becomes active when you have certain allergic diseases, infections, and other medical conditions.
Absolute Neutrophil Count
Specimen Whole Blood
Container EDTA container
Method - Automated cell counter
Turn-Around-Time 2 Hours
Description
An absolute neutrophil count determines how many neutrophils are present in a sample of blood.
Absolute Lymphocyte Count
Specimen Whole Blood
Container EDTA container
Method - Automated cell counter
Turn-Around-Time 2 Hours
Description
An absolute lymphocyte count tells you the number of lymphocytes as an absolute number instead of percentage.
Absolute Monocyte Count
Specimen Whole Blood
Container EDTA container
Method - Automated cell counter
Turn-Around-Time 2 Hours
Description
An absolute monocyte count identifies how many monocytes are present in a sample of blood.
Absolute Basophil Count
Specimen Whole Blood
Container EDTA container
Method - Automated cell counter
Turn-Around-Time 2 Hours
Description
An absolute basophil count (ABC) identifies how many basophils specifically are present in a blood sample.