Department Of Lab Services
Overview
The Department provides laboratory-based discipline in Pathology, Molecular Biology, Immunology, Specialized Biochemistry and Microbiology services to ophthalmologists, ENT specialists and related professionals by evaluating samples taken from patients to arrive at a diagnostic opinion. We have Fully Equipped Labs at SCEH – Delhi, Mohammadi and Vrindavan, making us the only hospital to have three Ocular and ENT labs in the country.
Who We Are
The department of laboratory services was established in 2008 and has grown in strength in the number of samples processed and variety of tests performed. We have a dynamic team of doctors, skilled technicians, and trained paramedic staff. The quality standards and protocols are maintained, and we are accredited under the NABH. We also have a system to check our results by validation and association with EQAS. We are a referral lab center for several eye and ENT services in Delhi and neighboring states and process microbiology and pathology samples with accurate results.
Key Facts & Figures for year 2022
Scope Of Services
Microscopic examination of glass slides of tissues, scrapings, blood, serum, vitreous and aqueous aspirate or fluids derived from the patients is done with a very short turn-around time to enable the clinicians to start the appropriate medication at the earliest. We are able to identify the organism and provide an antibiotic sensitivity report.
Histopathology specimens from within the hospital and referrals from outside clinics are processed and reported. These are also accompanied by a detailed report with microphotographs and clinical pictures to complete each patient’s biopsy report. We process and report on Corneal buttons, Corneal-Scleral Rims, eye and ENT oncology biopsies, Eviscerated Uveal contents and Imprint cytology.
Cytological examination of Fluids like Vitreous, Aqueous Samples, Body Fluids, Fine Needle Aspirations, Bone Marrow Examinations, CSF Cytology are also processed.
Immunological tests, along with Molecular Biology tests including RT – PCR for pathogens like HSV, CMV and TB are routinely done.
We have a panel of over 200 tests which are done with precision and validation. These includes Liver Function Tests, Kidney Function Test, Thyroid Function Test, Cancer Markers and many more as per the requirement.
We specialize in identifying various blood conditions with optimal appropriate tests including Complete Blood Count, Blood Parasite and Dengue Test.
Routinely performed procedures
- Cellular Pathology
- Immunology
- Histopathology
- Cytology
- Hematology
- Allergy
- Microphotography
- Transitional Medicine
- Microbiology
- Biochemistry
- PCR (Molecular Biology)
Other Facilities
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OUR EDUCATION, PUBLICATIONS & RESEARCH FIGURES (2022)
Education
* Training on Minor OT procedures, both didactic and hands-on
RESEARCH
MAJOR PUBLICATIONS
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Three Consecutive Cases of Ocular Polyhexamethylene Biguanide (PHMB) Toxicity Due to Compounding Error.
Patel, N.V., Mathur, U., Sawant, S., Acharya, M., Gandhi, A. and Sawant Sr, S., 2023. Three Consecutive Cases of Ocular Polyhexamethylene Biguanide (PHMB) Toxicity Due to Compounding Error. Cureus, 15(5). -
Single-Staged Surgical Correction of Eyelid Sequelae Along With Lid Margin Mucous Membrane Grafting in Stevens-Johnson Syndrome and Other Cicatricial Ocular Surface Diseases.
Shree, N., Das, S., Arya, D., Srivastava, A., Singh, A. and Sangwan, V., 2023. Single-staged surgical correction of eyelid sequelae along with lid margin mucous membrane grafting in Stevens–Johnson syndrome and other cicatricial ocular surface diseases. Cornea, 42(4), pp.404-411. -
Management of cataract in dry eye disease: Preferred practice pattern guidelines.
Donthineni, P.R., Deshmukh, R., Ramamurthy, C., Sangwan, V.S., Mehta, J.S. and Basu, S., 2023. Management of cataract in dry eye disease: Preferred practice pattern guidelines. Indian Journal of Ophthalmology, 71(4), pp.1364-1372. -
Leveraging neural crest pluripotency to extend retinal and craniofacial niches for building neurovascular organoids—a theranostic and drug development perspective.
Sharma, M., Jangra, S., Dhiman, S., Yangzes, S., Tiwari, A., Patro, S.K., Sharma, K., Rathore, S., Ramavat, A.S., Chhabra, S. Sangwan VS, and Panigrahi, I., 2023. Leveraging neural crest pluripotency to extend retinal and craniofacial niches for building neurovascular organoids—a theranostic and drug development perspective. In The Eye (pp. 55-118). Academic Press. -
A rare case of Urrets-Zavalia syndrome following trabeculectomy in a pediatric patient. Indian Journal of Ophthalmology.
Johri, T. and Dubey, S., 2023. A rare case of Urrets-Zavalia syndrome following trabeculectomy in a pediatric patient. Indian Journal of Ophthalmology-Case Reports, 3(2), pp.364-367. -
Role of Binocular Vision Therapy for Spasm of Near Reflex (SNR): A Case Report
Sharma, P., Singh, P.K. and Ganesh, S., 2023. Role of Binocular Vision Therapy for Spasm of Near Reflex (SNR): A Case Report. J Ophthal Ocu Therap. (JOOT) -
Bilateral Apogeotropic Lateral Canal BPPV: Role of Secondary Signs of Lateralization in Diagnosis
Kumar, S., Gupta, N., Dorasala, S. et al I Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery -
The impact of oral and systemic medications on the eye.
Sabherwal, S. and Mohamed-Ahmed, A.H., 2023. The impact of oral and systemic medications on the eye. Community eye health, 36(118), p.14. -
A goat eye, wet lab model for training in Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty.
Gupta, N., Bhogal, M., Vaddavalli, P.K., Boldini, A., Semeraro, F., Varshney, A. and Romano, V., 2023. A goat eye, wet lab model for training in Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty. Indian Journal of Ophthalmology, 71(5), pp.2230-2233. -
Giant facial congenital melanocytic nevus associated with conjunctival melanoma.
Shree, N., Gandhi, A. and Das, S., 2023. Giant facial congenital melanocytic nevus associated with conjunctival melanoma. Orbit, pp.1-4. -
Evaluation of dry eyes in children with vernal kerato-conjunctivitis using clinical tests and ocular surface analysis.
Gupta, S., Rahman, M., Tibrewal, S., Gaur, A., Ganesh, S. and Sangwan, V.S., 2023. Evaluation of dry eyes in children with vernal kerato-conjunctivitis using clinical tests and ocular surface analysis. Indian Journal of Ophthalmology, 71(4), pp.1488-1494. -
An unusual complication after cataract surgery may suggest the possibility of underlying rhino-orbital mucormycosis
Gupta N. | Indian J Ophthalmol. 2023 Jan;71(1):310-311. doi: 10.4103/ijo.IJO_1506_22. PMID: 36588264 -
Efficacy and safety of 0.05% micellar nano-particulate (MNP) cyclosporine ophthalmic emulsion in the treatment of moderate-to-severe keratoconjunctivitis sicca: a 12-week, multicenter, randomized, active-controlled trial
Rao AT, Gupta A, Chauhan T, Basu S, Batra N, Sharma N, Sangwan VS, Gupta V,Mukherjee S I BMC Ophthalmol. 2023 Mar 27;23(1):121. doi:10.1186/s12886-023-02838-z. -
Managing chronic inflammation in ocular sequelae of Stevens Johnson Syndrome to restore vision
Gupta N, Singh G, Bashir H, Sangwan V, Mathur U I Ocul Surf. 2023 Jan 27:S1542-0124(23)00014-9. doi: 10.1016/j.jtos.2023.01.008. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 36717075 -
Endoscopic Management of Severe Ocular Symptoms Secondary to the Missed Paranasal Sinus Mucoceles.Springer Nature Chapter in Video Atlas
Gupta, N I doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-9712-9 -
Corneal stem cells niche and homeostasis impacts in regenerative medicine; concise review
Tavakkoli F, Eleiwa TK, Elhusseiny AM, Damala M, Rai AK, Cheraqpour K, Ansari MH, Doroudian M, H Keshel S, Soleimani M, Djalilian AR, Sangwan VS, Singh V I Eur J Ophthalmol. 2023 Jan 5:11206721221150065. doi: 10.1177/11206721221150065. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 36604831 -
Herpes simplex viral keratitis - A mixed bag of challenging case scenarios
Singh A, Acharya M I Indian J Ophthalmol Case Rep 2023;3:58-60. -
Endoscopic Management of Severe Ocular Symptoms Secondary to the Missed Paranasal Sinus Mucoceles.Springer Nature Chapter in Video Atlas.2023 Jan
Gupta, N I doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-9712-9 -
Corneal stem cells niche and homeostasis impacts in regenerative medicine; concise review
Tavakkoli F, Eleiwa TK, Elhusseiny AM, Damala M, Rai AK, Cheraqpour K, Ansari MH, Doroudian M, H Keshel S, Soleimani M, Djalilian AR, Sangwan VS, Singh V I Eur J Ophthalmol. 2023 Jan 5:11206721221150065. doi: 10.1177/11206721221150065. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 36604831 -
Commentary: Precision - The hallmark of refractive surgery
Singh A, Acharya M | Indian J Ophthalmol. 2023 Jan;71(1):69. doi: 10.4103 | ijo.IJO_2256_22. PMID: 36588210 -
Herpes simplex viral keratitis - A mixed bag of challenging case scenarios
Singh A, Acharya M I Indian J Ophthalmol Case Rep 2023;3:58-60
Projects
LiQd Cornea- Supported by Pandorum
Why SCEH
We pride in accurate diagnosis and have a very good turnaround time which helps in better management of the patient by the clinician. Laboratory Services is mindful of the quality standards and endeavors to increase the sample volume and diversity both from within the hospital and from referring clinicians. The future strategy planning includes expansion in the areas of Transitional Medicine, Genetics and Proteomics.
For further information contact – 011 43524444 | 43528888 email: sceh@sceh.net
