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Clinical Laboratory Services & Translational Research

Head of the Department

Dr. Sangeetha K Nayanar

Professor & HOD
Phone - 0490 23 99 450
Email -

Divisions
Sl Name View
1 Blood Bank And Transfusion Medicine Division Read More
2 Oncopathology Division Read More
3 Molecular Oncology & Cancer Genetics Division Read More
4 Microbiology Division Read More
5 Biochemistry Division Read More

Diagnostic services in the Clinical laboratory services and Translational Research, Malabar Cancer Centre-Post Graduate Institute of Oncology Sciences and Research, grew several folds from its inception in 2001. There are five divisions in the Department of CLSTR namely, Clinical Biochemistry and Hematology, Clinical Microbiology, Blood Bank, Molecular Oncology & Cytogenetics, and Onco-pathology. 

The division of Onco-pathology caters to diagnostic reporting of all registered cancer patients at MCC-PGIOSR. The final diagnosis of the type and nature of cancer is ascertained in the subdivisions of Histopathology, Cytopathology &Hemato-pathology. The techniques of frozen sections and automated immunohistochemistry special staining enable accurate and specialized cancer treatment and outcome for patients. The department aims to be the backbone of dedicated cancer research in the upcoming field of molecular pathology, as cancer treatment moves into the realm of personalized medicine. It has the latest technology in Molecular Pathology aimed at providing complete diagnostic and prognostic facilities. The department is situated in spacious premises in the new laboratory block which is on par with any state of art laboratories.

Key features of the Division

  • Services of  grossing on automated grossing station on all working days.
  • Automated tissue processing and staining of biopsy specimens on all working days.
  • Cryostat cut frozen sections and intra-operative reporting on all OT days.
  • Immunohistochemical staining on automated stainer.
  • Diagnostic reporting of surgical tissue specimens  by faculty pathologists.
  • Facility for Fine needle aspiration for OP & IP patients on all days.
  • Processing & reporting of Fine needle aspiration     & fluid aspiration samples.
  • Diagnostic reporting of Peripheral blood & bone marrow aspiration samples with clinical correlation.
  • Archiving of tissue paraffin blocks & slides for future reference.
  • Academic activities of undergraduate & postgraduate teaching.
  • Research activities in collaboration with other department and divisions.
     

Sl Faculty Name Designation
1 Dr. Sangeetha K Nayanar Professor & HOD
2 Dr. Mohandoss M Additional Professor
3 Dr. Anju R Kurup Lecturer
4 Maya PK Staff Nurse
5 Dr. Sindhu E R Assistant Professor
6 Sabeesh. P Blood Bank Technician
7 Dr. Deepak Roshan Associate Professor
8 Mrs. Ramitha M.G. Lab Technician
9 Sajeesh VM Blood Bank Technician
10 Dr. Vipin Gopinath Assistant Professor
11 Dr. Sithara Aravind Additional Professor
12 Shibin CV Blood Bank Technician
13 Mrs. Aswathy Maheswar Lab Technician
14 Dr. Aswathi Krishnan M Associate Professor
15 Anoop Joy Blood Bank Technician
16 Sabna Dev. S.K Cytotechnologist
17 Mrs. Babitha .M Ward-Assistant
18 Thahira D Blood Bank Technician
19 Nimi G K Cytotechnologist
20 Dr. Kandathil Philip Joseph Assistant Professor
21 Subitha S Cytotechnician
22 Athira K Blood Bank Technician (KSACS)
23 Dr. Anand Vijaya Narayanan Assistant Professor
24 Arun KV Attender
25 Dr. Vivek Nair Assistant Professor
26 Dr. Parthiban Rudrapathy Additional Professor & In-Charge
27 Dr. Sajani Samuel Associate Professor
28 Dr. Saravanan M Assistant Professor
29 Dr. Sarath K E Assistant Professor

  1. Dr.Sangeetha  K Nayanar was granted ICMR research scheme-“Assessment of key  immune factors in the pathogenesis of HPV associated oral and orapharyngeal squamous  cell carcinoma”-Dec2021
  2. Dr.Sithara Aravind was  granted the Kerala State Science, Technology and Environment Council(KSTEC) fund for “Genetic profiling of Bilateral breast cancers” in November 2021
     

  1. A separate hall named “Dyuti” was arranged as a classroom for 45 students 

  1. Table top high-speed centrifuge (SorvallST16, Thermo Scientific) procured in July 2021
  2. BD FACS Lyrics-10 part flow cytometry machine installed in August 2021

 

Sl No

Name of the Instrument

No:

1

1.Rotary microtome Leica RM 2125 RTS

1

2

Cryostat Leica CM 185 0UV

1

3

Tissue embedder+ freezer EG 1150 H+ EG 1150G

1

4

Tissue processer Leica ASP 6025

1

5

Autiomatic stainer+ Cover slipper

Leica ST 5020+Leica CV 5030

1

6

Incubator YST- 438

1

7

Automatic Immunostainer Leica Bond Max

On rental

8

Semiautomatic Microtome

1

9

1.Microscope Magnus

2. Microscope DM 750,

3. Microscope DM 1000

4.Microscope Axio Lab A1

5. Microscope CH 20 i

7(2 Trinocular)

1

1

5(1 with camera)

1

10

Tissue floatation bath YSI 133

1

11

Electronic balance KRT 300H DIGITAL

1

12

Microwave Oven

1

13

Hot air oven

1

14

Cytocentrifuge Rotofix 32

1

15

Centrifuge R 8C7/99

1

16

Grossing station

1

17

Liquid based Cytology

1

18

Automated Stainer

1

19

Block filing cCabinet

4

20

Slide filing cabinet

5

21

Flow Cytometry

1

Division of Onco-pathology conducts Senior residency & two Fellowship programmes for post-doctoral candidates, one in Onco-pathology & other in Head and Neck Pathology to foster specialized training and experience in the field for post-graduate doctors. The faculty and residents are encouraged to do original research projects and create academic publications & presentations. Undergraduate students pursuing BSc. MLT is given rotation posting in all divisions of the service laboratories. The Division also receives a steady intake of Postgraduate trainees pursuing MD Pathology and MDS.OralPathology. DNB Pathology was started in May 2019 with an intake of two trainees. The effort to start DM Onco-pathology, which is a post-MD three-year super specialty programme under the Medical Council of India is initiated.  
During the year 115 academic sessions were conducted in the department and more than 96 cases were discussed in the Path Board
 

  1. The multidisciplinary Research Unit (MRU) has been set up under the guidance of the Directorate of Health Research (DHR) and ICMR in Govt. Medical College, Kozhikode. Dr.Sangeetha K Nayanar was appointed to the post of Co-chairperson of this body.