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Pathology Department

Overview

The Pathology Department vision reflects the commitment to excellence in training and teaching Pathology to undergraduate MBBS students, conducting clinical and basic research tailored to local needs, and providing timely, free-of-cost, and high-quality diagnostic and Blood Centre services to the population of the Andaman & Nicobar Islands. In the Department of Pathology, the latest technology converges with subject expertise to deliver accurate diagnostic services. As a backbone of healthcare, the department serves as a beacon of diagnostic precision and excellence, contributing profoundly to patient care, research, and education.

Department of Pathology

S.no Name Designation
1 Dr.Vyankatesh T. A Professor and Head
2 Dr.Sivaganesh Alias Porko. G Associate Professor
3 Dr.Ashwinkumar K Barsagade Associate Professor
4 Dr. Vanesa John T Associate Professor
5 Dr.Avnika Jasuja Assistant Professor
6 Dr.Malabika Mahato Assistant Professor
7 Dr.Prabhu Gouda H Assistant Professor
8 Dr.Chaithra M.S Senior Resident
9 Dr. Shanmuga Priya S Senior Resident
10 Dr. Divyangi Paralkar Senior Resident
11 Dr. S K Rahul Raja Senior Resident
12 Dr. Narayan Dutt S J Senior Resident
12 Dr. Shilpa V. Sankhe Medical Officer Blood Bank
13 Dr.Shazia Sultana MA Junior Resident
14 Dr. D Divya Junior Resident
15 Dr. Shaswat Raj Junior Resident

Infrastructre

Motto: The motto of the Pathology Department is to train MBBS students (as per norms of NMC) to attain good knowledge and skills in Pathology in order to make them ready to provide optimum health care.

Barometers of Influence for MBBS Student Training

  • Two practical laboratories for ‘Hematology & Clinical Pathology’ and ‘Histopathology’ training
  • Museum with specimens, charts, and illustrations
  • Research Lab
  • Department Library
  • Demonstration Rooms
  • Lecture hall with audiovisual teaching facilities

Pathology Hospital Laboratories

The Pathology Hospital Laboratories provide quality laboratory services. As per NMC norms, three Pathology laboratories are functional in the hospital:

  • Histopathology Laboratory
  • Hematology & Clinical Pathology Laboratory
  • Cytopathology Laboratory

Blood Bank

  • Provides quality transfusion services
  • Accredited Blood Centre under Government regulation of FDA
  • Facilities for blood component separation and storage

Activities

With academic programs, training, and workshops, the Pathology Department aims to nurture the next generation of pathologists and laboratory medicine professionals, ensuring a service legacy of excellence to the common population and fostering research innovation. The comprehensive pathology education teachings in the undergraduate MBBS program are meticulously planned, executed, and constantly updated to meet student requirements. The Student-Centric Teaching & Learning methods are designed to equip MBBS trainees with the essential knowledge and skill sets required in the era of evidence-based medical practice.

Faculty members are well-trained in medical education and consistently update themselves with the latest teaching methodologies. They employ interactive teaching techniques such as case-based learning, group discussions, and tutorials. Additionally, faculty members actively engage in educational research projects and encourage students to undertake ICMR STS research projects. Regular student feedback further enables the department to continuously improve the quality of its teaching methods.

The Pathology Department offers comprehensive diagnostic services across various specialty laboratories, including histopathology, hematology, cytology, and clinical pathology, all free of cost. Each test result generated in these labs is delivered with utmost accuracy and in a timely manner.

The Blood Centre functions round the clock, engaging in activities such as blood collection from in-house donors, organizing outdoor blood donation camps, separation of blood components, TTI testing, and issuing blood products for hospital and inter-island patient requests. These services are provided with strict quality assurance in accordance with FDA,DGHS,CDSCO and international guidelines with a dedicated team of doctors, technical staff, and nursing personnel. The Blood Centre is also actively involved in educational activities.

The Laboratories and Blood Centre have established in-house policies and standard operating procedures to ensure efficient and high-quality functioning, contributing significantly to healthcare delivery and medical education in the region.

Research activities

The Pathology Department aims to nurture the next generation of pathologists and laboratory medicine professionals through academic programs, training, and workshops, ensuring a legacy of excellence for the community while fostering research innovation.

Academic & Teaching

  • Comprehensive pathology education for undergraduate MBBS students, meticulously planned, executed, and constantly updated.
  • Student-Centric Teaching & Learning methods designed to equip trainees with knowledge and skills required in evidence-based medical practice.
  • Faculty trained in medical education and updated with the latest teaching methodologies.
  • Interactive teaching methods including:
    • Case-based learning
    • Group discussions
    • Tutorials
  • Faculty and students involved in educational research projects and ICMR STS research projects.
  • Regular student feedback is used to improve teaching quality.

Diagnostic & Laboratory Services

  • Comprehensive services offered across specialty laboratories:
    • Histopathology
    • Hematology
    • Cytology
    • Clinical Pathology
  • All tests are provided free of cost with accuracy and timely reporting.

Blood Center

  • 24 x 7 functioning with activities including:
    • Blood collection from in-house donors
    • Outdoor blood donation camps
    • Blood components separation
    • TTI testing
    • Issuing blood products for hospital & inter-island patient requests
  • Quality assurance maintained as per FDA,DGHS,CDSCO & International guidelines.
  • Led by Dr. Shilpa S. (I/C Blood Bank) with trained doctors, technical staff, and nursing staff.
  • Also involved in educational activities.

Policies & Standards

The Laboratories and Blood Centre follow in-house policies and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for efficient and high-quality functioning, making significant contributions to healthcare delivery and medical education in the region.

Services

Histopathology Laboratory

  • Histopathology for biopsy & post-operative tissue specimen
  • Forensic Histopathology

Cytopathology Laboratory

  • FNAC
  • USG guided FNAC
  • CT guided FNAC
  • Exfoliative cytology:
    • Ascitic fluid
    • Pleural fluid
    • CSF
    • Synovial fluid
  • Gynecological cytology – PAP smears

Hematology & Clinical Pathology Laboratory

  • CBC, Retic Count, ESR, PS, PS for MP, PT and APTT
  • Bone marrow aspiration/biopsy
  • Urine R/M
  • Fluid Examination:
    • Ascitic fluid
    • Pleural fluid
    • CSF

Blood Bank Services

  • Patient’s blood sample – Blood grouping & cross match
  • Issue of blood component products:
    • Whole blood
    • PRBC
    • FFP
    • Platelets
  • Direct and Indirect Coombs Test
  • Indoor Donor blood collection
  • Outdoor Blood donation camps
  • Blood Donor Counselling

Achievements

  • ‘The Blood Bank, ANIIMS & GB Pant Hospital, Sri Vijaya Puram’ received a Certificate of Appreciation from the National Blood Transfusion Council, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, during the event National Conclave on Blood Transfusion Services, conducted at Kochi, Kerala on 5-6 Feb 2025. The certificate was issued for invaluable services and contribution towards Blood Transfusion Services, demonstrating teamwork, dedication, hard work, and commitment to quality services. ANIIMS & GB Pant Hospital is the only blood bank catering to all 38 islands of Andaman and Nicobar Islands for blood components - PRBC (Packed Red Blood Cells), FFP, and Platelets.

  • The high-end gold standard technology – HPLC, for pathology diagnosis of Sickle Cell Disease, Thalassemia, and HB variants (Hb E, Hb D, Hb C), is functional at the Hematology Laboratory, Pathology Department, ANIIMS & GB Pant Hospital. The installed HPLC (High Performance Liquid Chromatography) machine (Company: Lifotronics H9, Matrix Labs) has been operational since 26th March 2025.

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