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Department Name

Haematopathology

Modality

Body Fluid

Location

5th Floor Annexe Bldg & ACTREC

Test Name

Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) cell count and cytomorphology

Test Code

U718

Test Status

Active

Nature of Specimen

EDTA/Plain tube

Quantity Required

Atleast 0.5-1.0ml

Type of Container

Lavender top vacutainer / Plain vacutainer

Method Used

Cell count:Neubauer counting chamber & microscopy ; Cyto morphology: Cytospin,Wright staining, microscopy

Collection Instruction

No specific requirement

Patient Instruction

NA

Transport Instruction

Transported within 1 hour of collection , For CSF transport media like RPMI with 10% fetal bovine sera or any other validated transport media should be used.

Dept. Acceptance Time

Monday to Friday :7 am to 4 pm, Saturday: 7 am to 2 pm.

Turn Around Time

Cell count: Same day; Cytomorphology:Next working day.

Time for Additional Examination

Cell count: 24 hours; Cytomorphology: Positive slides can be reviewed within 10 years and negative in 1 month

Sample Storage After Reporting

Cell count & Cytomorphology: Discarded after final report is ready; Unstained cytospin spots- 3 months. Positive slides are stored for 10 years, negative slides for 1 month.

Resource Person for Report Status

 H.O.D

Telephone

24177000,ACTREC-27405000

Extension

4367, ACTREC- 5495

Test Schedule

Monday-Saturday

Use

Diagnosis

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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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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