Advanced Cancer Dedicated Pathology Laboratory

Accurate, rapid pathological testing is the cornerstone of safe cancer therapy. At PCRI, our in-house Cancer Dedicated Pathology Laboratory is designed to support high-precision diagnostic and monitoring needs. Because chemotherapy dosage and administration depend strictly on real-time blood parameters, our laboratory delivers rapid same-day turnaround (60 to 90 minutes) — ensuring patients never endure treatment delays.

Advanced Automated Diagnostic Equipment

Our lab is equipped with cutting-edge automated analyzers that minimize human error and ensure gold-standard analytical precision:

• 7-Part Differential Hematology Analyzer: Provides ultra-sensitive absolute neutrophil counts (ANC), leukocyte morphology, platelet profiles, and hemoglobin metrics essential for post-chemotherapy nadir surveillance and infection prevention.
• Fully Automated Clinical Biochemistry Analyzer: Rapid quantitative profiling of renal parameters (Creatinine, Blood Urea, eGFR, Uric Acid), liver function (SGOT, SGPT, Bilirubin, Alkaline Phosphatase), and critical serum electrolytes (Sodium, Potassium, Calcium, Magnesium).
• Chemiluminescence & ECLIA Immunoassay for Tumor Markers: Precision quantitative tracking of vital cancer markers including CEA, CA-125, PSA, CA 19-9, CA 15-3, AFP, Beta-hCG, and comprehensive hormonal profiles.
• Automated Coagulometer: Essential Prothrombin Time (PT/INR) and APTT testing to assess bleeding and clotting risks prior to Chemoport placement, invasive biopsies, or intense systemic therapy.
• Automated Urine Analyzer: Continuous monitoring for micro-hematuria, proteinuria, and chemotherapy-associated renal excretion changes.
• Histopathology & Cytopathology Processing: Comprehensive tissue processing, FNAC (Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology), body fluid cytology, and specialized cell block preparations evaluated by expert oncopathologists.

Clinical Advantages for Patients

• One-Stop Convenience: Diagnostic blood collection, testing, doctor consultation, and daycare chemotherapy completed in a single seamless visit.
• Rigorous Internal & External Quality Controls (EQAS): Routine calibration ensures reproducible, laboratory-standard results matching global clinical trial benchmarks.
• Immediate Critical Value Alerts: Direct instant alerts to treating Consultant Oncologists when counts breach safe clinical thresholds.

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