Department of Histopathology
INTRODUCTION
Department of Histopathology is considered the back bone of any laboratory, as it deals with most crucial aspect of diagnosis i.e. tissue diagnosis. This section of laboratory not only requires good technical equipment but more importantly, experienced and qualified faculty. The Department of Histopathology and Cytology at Liaquat National Hospital fulfills both these criteria, for it not only has state of the art technical equipments, but also has qualified and highly experienced faculty and technical staff.
The equipment includes advanced automatic Tissue Processors, Embedding Centre, Semiautomatic Microtomes, Cytospin, Cryotome, Immunostaining centre, Immuno-flourescence microscope, and multiple single as well as double headed microscopes. Microscopes with digital camera and video camera are also available for clinical meetings and presentations.
The unit processes approximately 9000 biopsies and 4000 cytology samples per year.
SERVICES
Tests Services provided:
In addition to routine histopathology and cytology, special tests offered are
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Routine histopathology |
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Routine cytology |
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Fine needle aspiration cytology with procedure. |
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Skin Punch Biopsy with procedure. |
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Frozen Sections. |
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Immuno-histochemistry with envision system and Dako antibodies |
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Estrogen and Progesterone Receptors. |
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Tumor Markers. |
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Immunoflourescent studies on Renal and Skin biopsies. |
Each batch of test is preceded by controls for Quality Assurance.
URGENT REPORTS are also provided on the request of the clinicians.
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ISO Certified:
The department is ISO – 9001 – 2000 certified and has also completed its
three surveillance audits successfully.
External Quality Assurance by College of American Pathologists (CAP):
Department takes part in Quality Assurance and Continued Medical Education (CME) programs by CAP. The overall score achieved by Department is between 98 – 100%.
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ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES
Department offers fully recognized CPSP training program in Histopathology, with friendly and congenial environment. It has produced three FCPS in histopathology all clearing their examinations in their first attempts. Currently six residents are under training.
Regular journal clubs and teaching session on double headed microscopes are arranged for post graduate trainees.
The difficult and problematic surgical and oncology cases are discussed in Tumor board meetings, held weekly with clinicians and oncologists. In addition separate departmental meetings are held regularly to discuss interesting and unusual cases.
Departmental Faculty is also fully involved in teaching pathology to medical students of Liaquat National Medical College.
| FACULTY |
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Qualification |
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Dr. Naveen Faridi
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Consultant |
FCPS |
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E-Mail: naveen.faridi@lnh.edu.pk |
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| 2. |
Dr. Amna Khurshid |
Consultant |
FCPS |
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Dr. Shafaq Ghazanfar |
Registrar |
MBBS |
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