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Department Name

MICROBIOLOGY

Modality

MB

Location

6th Floor Annexe Bldg

Test Name

Automated AFB Culture and sensitivity

Test Code

G259

Test Status

Active

Nature of Specimen

Any sample except stool & swabs

Quantity Required

Body Fluids-5 ml , 4-5 bits of Biopsy Tissue, 10-15 ml of Sputum/BAL/NDBAL       

Type of Container

Sterile container

Method Used

Fluoroscent  detection

Collection Instruction

Collect sample aseptically in a sterile container.

Patient Instruction

Collect early morning sample for Sputum and Urine.Staff to refer Primary Sample collection manual

Transport Instruction

Transport immediately

Dept. Acceptance Time

9.15am to 2.00 pm Monday to Friday. Upto 12 pm Saturday.

Turn Around Time

6weeks

Time for Additional Examination

  Not applicable

Sample Storage After Reporting

24 hours at 2-8°C

Resource Person for Report Status

  Lab Physician

Telephone

24177000

Extension

7298/7098/4381

Test Schedule

Monday to  Saturday    except holiday

Use

For identification of Mycobacterium species and antitubercular susceptibility testing .

 

Testimonials

DMG's

Adult Hemato Lymphoid

Convener : - Dr. Manju Sengar ( Medical Oncology)

Secretary : - Dr. Tanuja shet ( Pathology )

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Bone and Soft Tissue

Convener : Dr. Amit Janu ( Radiodiagnosis )

Secretary : Dr. Nehal Khanna ( Radiation Oncology )

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Breast

Convener : Dr. Nita Nair ( Surgical Oncology )

Secretary : Dr. Jyoti Bajpai ( Medical Oncology )

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GASTRO INTESTINAL (GI)

Convener : Dr. Avanish Saklani ( Surgical Oncology )

Secretary : Dr. Vikas Ostwal ( Medical Oncology )

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GYNECOLOGY

Convener : Dr. Kedar Deodhar ( Pathology )

Secretary : Dr. Shylasree Surappa (Gynaec Oncology)

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HEAD & NECK SERVICES

Convener: Dr. Sarbani Ghosh Laskar (Radiation Oncology)

Secretary: Dr. Asawari Patil ( Pathology )

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NEURO ONCOLOGY

Convenor: Dr. Prakash Shetty ( Surgical Oncology )

Secretary: Dr. Girish Chinnaswamy ( Medical Oncology )

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PAEDIATRIC HEMATO LYMPHOID

Convener : Dr. Chetan Dhamne (Pediatric Medical Oncology )

Secretary : Dr. Prashant Tembhare (Aemato Pathology)

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PAEDIATRIC SOLID TUMOURS

Convener : Dr. Maya Prasad ( Medical Oncology )

Secretary : Dr. Mukta Ramadwar ( Pathology )

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THORACIC

Convener : Dr. Sabita Jiwnani ( Surgical Oncology )

Secretary : Dr. Naveen Mummudi ( Radiation Oncology )

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URO-ONCOLOGY

Convener : Dr. Vedang Murthy ( Radiation Oncology )

Secretary : Dr. Santosh Menon ( Pathology )

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Education

Last Updated: 06-Jun-2023 01:18:22 PM

Contact Us

TATA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Dr. E Borges Road, Parel, Mumbai - 400 012 India
Phone: +91-22- 24177000, 24177300, 24161413
Fax: +91-22-24146937
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