Histopathology
| SR NO | TEST | TEST COMPONENTS | METHOD | SPECIMEN/TRANSPORT | TAT | CLINICAL APPLICATIONS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Liquid based cytology (body fluids-pleural fluid, ICD drain ) | - | cytocentrifuge | In and plain container, transport immediately if delay anticipated store in refrigerator and transport with coolent | 24 To 48 hrs | For better detection of early cancer or infective organisms |
| 2 | Cell block preparation from body fluids | - | By LBC technique | Same as above | 24 to 48 hrs | For doing immunohistochemistry and genetic tests from cell block as and when required |
| 3 | · Immunohistochemistry study | A) Lung tumor Panel · TTF1, · Napsin · CK7 · Ck20 · CK HMW · CK5/6 · Calretinine · P63 B) Mesothelioma V/S Metastatic adenocarcinoma · Calretinin · CK5/6 · CEA · Ber2EP4 · CD15 · PAN CK · CK7 · CK20 C) Infective pathology · CMV · EBV |
Leica Bond max Fully automated IHC Machine | Same as above | 3-4 days | For confirmation of diagnosis for targeted therapy |
| 4 | Special stains | PAS for fungal elements ZN stain for acid fast bacilli Retic stain for pneumocystis carini Iron stain for hosiderosis |
Manual method | Same as above | 24 hrs | Helps clinician decide on infective pathology treatment |
| SR NO | TEST | TEST COMPONENTS | METHOD | SPECIMEN/TRANSPORT | TAT | CLINICAL APPLICATIONS |