Pathology - SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre

Pathology Department

Pathology is a vital branch of laboratory medicine that focuses on the examination of blood, body fluids, cells, tissue and bone marrow to diagnose, monitor and understand various disease processes. Through hematological, cytological, histopathological, and immunological investigations, the department provides essential diagnostic information that supports clinical decision-making and patient management.

In modern healthcare, pathology plays a crucial role in disease detection, prognosis, therapeutic monitoring, and preventive medicine. With advancements in automation, digital technologies, and standardized laboratory practices, pathology services contribute significantly to accurate diagnosis, timely treatment and improved patient outcomes.

The department offers comprehensive diagnostic services in Hematology, Clinical Pathology, Cytology, Histopathology and Immunohistochemistry, supporting the diagnosis and monitoring of a wide range of diseases.

Histopathology and Cytopathology services follow standardized protocols for specimen handling, fixation, processing, staining, reporting, and archival to ensure diagnostic accuracy and traceability.

Major Equipment

The Department of Pathology is equipped with state-of-the-art imported automated analyzers and advanced tissue processing systems for diagnostic accuracy and reliability. The major equipment available in the department include:

Sysmex XN-1000

Fully Automated Hematology Analyzer

Sysmex UN Series – Modular (UC-3500, HD-10, UF4000)

Fully Automated Urine Analyzer

Leica Cryostat

Cryosectioning System for Frozen Section Examination

Diagnostica Stago STA Compact Max

Automated Coagulation Analyzer

Erba Laura XL

Fully Automated Urine Analyser (Urine strip reading with digital microscopy)

MEAS Tissue Embedding Station

Tissue Embedding System for Histopathology Specimen Preparation

Erba ESL 30

Automated Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) Analyzer

Leica Tissue Processor

Automated Tissue Processing System for Histopathology

Services Offered – Pathology Department

The Pathology Department provides a comprehensive range of diagnostic services, including:

Hematology

Complete Blood Count (CBC)
Peripheral Blood Smear Examination
Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR)
Reticulocyte Count
Coagulation Studies (PT, APTT, INR) , D-Dimer, Fibrinogen,
Malarial Parasite / Microfilaria
Bone Marrow Aspiration and Biopsy Evaluation
Body Fluid Analysis (CSF, Pleural, Ascetic, Synovial and other fluids)

Clinical Pathology

Urine Analysis (Routine & Microscopy)
Stool Examination
Semen Analysis
Body Fluid Analysis (CSF, Pleural, Ascetic, Synovial and other fluids)
Pregnancy Testing
Urine Ketone

Cytopathology

Histopathology

Surgical Pathology and Biopsy Reporting
Small and Large Specimen Histopathology
Frozen Section Examination (where available)
Special Histochemical Stains
Tissue Processing and Archival

Immunohistochemistry (IHC)

Tumor Marker Studies
Diagnostic and Prognostic Marker Evaluation
Immunophenotyping of Tissue Sections

Specialized Diagnostic Services

Bone Marrow Morphology Studies
Hematological Malignancy Workup
Cancer Diagnosis and Classification
Clinicopathological Correlation and Consultation