Pathology & Microbiology

Department of Pathology & Microbiology

The Department of Pathology & Microbiology at Sudha Hospital, Kota, plays a crucial role in clinical diagnostics, disease detection, and ongoing treatment monitoring. Our NABL-accredited lab offers cutting-edge facilities and is managed by highly skilled pathologists, microbiologists, and trained technicians. The department operates 24/7 to support inpatient, outpatient, and emergency care through rapid, accurate testing.

Clinical Biochemistry & Immunoassays

Liver, kidney, lipid, thyroid, and glucose profiles
Hormonal testing: insulin, cortisol, LH, FSH, prolactin, TSH
HbA1c and cardiac biomarkers (troponin, CK-MB, BNP)
Drug monitoring: digoxin, lithium, barbiturates
Vitamin D, B12, iron studies, electrolytes
Autoimmune and allergy panels (ANA, IgE, RA Factor)

Microbiology & Infectious Disease Diagnostics

Bacterial culture & antibiotic susceptibility testing (AST)
Fungal identification from skin, sputum, and tissue samples
Stool parasite examination and blood parasite testing (malaria, filaria)
CBNAAT, MGIT & AFB smear for tuberculosis
Dengue, typhoid, leptospira, COVID-19 RT-PCR & antigen testing

Hematology, Cytology & Histopathology

Complete Blood Count (CBC), ESR, PT/INR, APTT
Peripheral smear and reticulocyte counts
Bone marrow aspiration and trephine biopsy
FNAC (Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology) and Tru-cut biopsy
Pap smear, cervical cytology and tissue biopsies
Histopathological reporting for surgical specimens

Transfusion Medicine & Blood Bank

Blood grouping, Rh typing, crossmatching
Direct and Indirect Coombs Test
Component separation (PRBC, FFP, Platelets)
Screening for transfusion-transmitted infections (TTIs)
Leukoreduction and pathogen-inactivation protocols

Advanced Lab Services & Screening

Newborn screening (hypothyroidism, G6PD, metabolic disorders)
Genetic & chromosomal testing (karyotyping, microarray on demand)
Tumor markers (CEA, CA-125, AFP, PSA)
Sample handling for CSF, body fluids, FNACs, and biopsies
Polyclinic phlebotomy support with barcoding and LIS integration

Why Choose Sudha Hospital, Kota for Pathology & Microbiology?

Fully automated, NABL-accredited lab operating 24/7
Dedicated microbiology & histopathology wings
Highly experienced pathologists, microbiologists, and technologists
Strict quality assurance with EQAS and daily internal controls
Rapid turnaround times and integration with hospital information system (HIS)
Direct clinician collaboration for timely diagnosis and treatment decisions