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LABORATORY MEDICINE DEPARTMENT - BCMCH
LABORATORY MEDICINE DEPARTMENT - BCMCH
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The Laboratory Medicine department of the Believers Church Medical College has witnessed unsurpassed advancements in the last few years. Advances in laboratory diagnosis and research have provided new breakthrough in diagnostic procedures and tools so as to enable new analytical techniques and accelerated technical advancements. All these developments have made rapid and accurate diagnosis possible which in turn speed up the treatment process and reduces the length of stay of the patient in the hospital.
The Laboratory Medicine department provides 24x7 services throughout the year. It supports both outpatient and inpatient services covering routine and STAT testing. It also supports STAT and critical reporting for the emergency department and ICUs including the CCU.
The OPD services starts at 6 AM in the phlebotomy counter in the ground floor near OP Pharmacy and runs up to 7 PM to cover the evening OP patients too. The Phlebotomy counter has a dedicated billing area for Laboratory tests alone to speed up the collection process. The phlebotomy section maintains the highest standards in the collection of samples using the vacutainer system and internationally standardized collection procedure. The samples are transported without delay to the central laboratory on the second floor part C using the pneumatic Chute system in a safe and secure way. The IPD services are available round the clock and sample collection starts at 5 AM in the morning and at every two hours gap, thereafter, laboratory phlebotomists continues collection till 6 PM in the evening.
Nothing comes before quality. We are acutely aware that our patients and physicians are depending upon us to produce accurate, complete and timely laboratory results. We meet this need because we never forget that each specimen represents a person awaiting a laboratory report that they can trust to help in making important healthcare decisions. The laboratory department has sufficient infrastructures, space, equipments and qualified and well trained personnel to carry out the testing in a safe and quality environment. Proficiency testing, quality control, document control and quality assurance are exercised at the pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical stages to ensure that each specimen receives the best quality testing that laboratory medicine can offer.
Our commitment to quality is genuine and strong. Similarly, our commitment to compliance is based upon our belief that each person in our laboratory will do the right thing every time, without compromise. We are pledged to this philosophy of ethical behaviour and know that while this encompasses adherence to all applicable regulations and standards, it goes beyond what the law requires. Our commitment to our patients requires no less.
The laboratory is headed by the Laboratory Director and managed by the Laboratory Manager. Each section of the laboratory is headed by the HOD of the concerned medical faculty who are experts in the subject, capable of giving advisory services and assisted by all the faculty members in the section. With an efficient team of supervisors, biochemists, microbiologists and technicians the laboratory is able to cater a comprehensive range of laboratory services within the defined turnaround time. The state of the art equipments in the Laboratory Medicine are connected bi-directionally with laboratory information system and is capable of providing a complete range of investigations.
The Believers Church medical College Hospital got accredited by NABH in 2017 and for NABL in 2019. The accreditation covers all its departments Clinical Biochemistry, Clinical Pathology, Haematology, Microbiology and Infectious Disease Serology, Histopathology, Cytopathology, and Molecular Testing.
Quality Policy
Quality Policy
We, at Believers Church Medical College Hospital Laboratory, commit ourselves to provide Quality Medical Laboratory Services to all our customers in terms of generating reliable test results, within the Turn Around Time, using the state of the art technology, through committed and well qualified staff with hands on experience, who ensure the policies, procedure and documentation of the laboratory at all times are maintained as per the international standard requirements of ISO 15189:2012.”
Quality Objectives
Quality Objectives
BCMCH laboratory is determined and committed to carry out the following objectives:
Operate a quality management system to integrate the organisation, procedures, processes and resources as per ISO 15189.
Set and review quality objectives and plans in order to implement the quality policy.
Ensure that all personnel are familiar with this quality policy to ensure user satisfaction.
Ensure that all personnel are familiar with the contents of the quality manual and all procedures relevant to their work.
Uphold professional values and be committed to good professional practice and conduct.
Commit to the health, safety and welfare of all its staf .
Ensure that visitors to the department will be treated with respect and due consideration will be given to their safety while on site.
Keep advised of and implement, where applicable, all current legislation relating to the Health and Safety of staff and visitors.
Comply with relevant environmental legislation.
Conform to confidentiality in accordance with Legislation
Staff recruitment, training, development and retention at all levels to provide a full and effective service to its users.
The proper procurement and maintenance of such equipment and other resources as are needed for the provision of the service.
The collection, transport and handling of all specimens in such a way as to ensure the correct performance of laboratory examinations.
The use of examination procedures that will ensure the highest achievable quality of all tests performed.
Reporting results of examinations in ways which are timely, confidential, accurate and clinically useful.
The assessment of user satisfaction, in addition to internal audit, external quality assessment, identification and control of nonconformities in order to produce continual quality improvement.
All this, we do in accordance with the BCMCH vision – “Bringing hope and healing with the love of Christ”.
Laboratory (General)
Dr. Marina Thomas, MBBS., MD., Laboratory Director
Dr. Elizabeth Joseph, MBBS MD DNB FRC Path (Deputy Laboratory Director)
Dr. Riju Mathew, M.Sc., Ph.D., Laboratory Manager & Quality Manager: 9495998411
Mrs. Leena Thomas, Supervisor
Mr. Hari V.S. - Technical Supervisor
Mrs. Aleyamma Varghese - Phlebotomy Section Supervisor
DEPARTMENTS
DEPARTMENTS
BIOCHEMISTRY
BIOCHEMISTRY
Comprises of Routine Biochemistry & Immunology/Special Biochemistry
The Biochemistry Section of the laboratory contributes an important part in the diagnosis and monitoring of the disease. By using its vast number of tests and the profiling makes the clinical decision easier. The timely delivery of routine test reports and handling of the STAT and Critical testing within makes this process more useful. For efficiently catering about fifty percent of all laboratory work load, the biochemistry section has the state of the art chemistry analysers, immunoassay analyser, HPLC HbA1c analyser, Nephelometers, electrophoresis apparatus, electrolyte and blood gas analysers all with adequate back up. Qualified and well trained Biochemists and laboratory technicians, with the standardised SOP based protocols perform the assays with highest accuracy and precision. The department has a workflow and documentation which is consonance with the accreditation requirement of ISO 15189:2012 and NABL. The department provides a 24 x 7 service.·
BIOCHEMISTRY
Dr. Kannan Vaidyanathan MBBS., M.D., -HOD
Dr. Anu C John, MBBS, M.D.
Dr. Cleetus CC, M.Sc., Ph.D.
Dr. Riju Mathew, M.Sc., Ph.D.
Dr. Abel Samuel MBBS, M.D.
Dr. Kishore Srinivas MBBS, M.D.
Dr. Merlin George MBBS, M.D.
Ms. Lynn Elizabeth Thomas, M.Sc.
Mr. Ajith Peter Lopez, M.Sc.
Section Supervisors
Mr. Sunoj Francis, M.Sc.
Beckman AU 480 Fully automated Chemistry Analyser with electrolytes
Beckman AU 680 Fully automated Chemistry Analyser with electrolytes
Snibe Maglumi 1000 Fully automated Chemiluminescence immuno assay Analyser
Bio-Rad D10 Hemoglobin Analyser for HbA1c
Bio-Rad VARIANT II TURBO Hemoglobin Analyser for HbA1c
Beckman Coulter Acess-2 CLIA Immunoassay Analyser
Siemens Attelica Neph 630 Nephelometry Analyser
Ramp Fluorescence Immunoassay Analyser for Pro BNP
Radiometer AQT 90 Flex for TropI
Radiometer ABL 800 Flex for Blood Gas with Cox
Beckman Coulter DXI800 CLIA Immunoassay
Beckman AU 480 Fully automated Chemistry Analyser
Beckman AU 600 Fully automated Chemistry Analyser
Beckman Coulter DXI800 CLIA Immunoassay Analyser
Beckman Coulter Acess-2 CLIA Immunoassay Analyser
Snibe Maglumi 1000 Fully automated Chemiluminescence immuno assay Analyser
Snibe Maglumi 2000+ Fully automated Chemiluminescence immuno assay Analyser
Bio-Rad D10 Hemoglobin Analyser for HbA1c (with Graph)
Bio-Rad VARIANT II TURBO Hemoglobin Analyser for HbA1c (with Graph)
Thermo Scientific Cryptor Compat Immuno Assay Analyser
Roche 9180 Electrolyte Analyser
Ramp Analyser Fluorescence Immunoassay for Pro BNP
Radiometer AQT 90 Flex for TropI
Radiometer ABL 800 Flex for Blood Gas with Cox
Radiometer ABL 800 for Blood Gas with Cox
Siemens Attelica Neph 630 Nephelometry Analyser
Pathology
Pathology
PATHOLOGY Faculty
Dr. Elizabeth Joseph, MBBS., M.D. DNB, FRCPath
Dr. Reily Ann Ivan, MBBS., M.D.
Dr. Dahlia Joseph, MBBS., M.D.
Dr. Blessy Mary Thomas, MBBS., M.D.
Dr. Asha P Punnoose, MBBS., M.D.
Dr. Shalu Thomas, MBBS., M.D.
Dr. Resmi P Nair, MBBS., M.D.
Dr. Dr.Rinku Susan Kurien, MBBS., M.D.
Dr. Jesina Samuel, MBBS., M.D.
Dr. Bonnie Anna George, MBBS., M.D.
Dr. Anupa Jacob MBBS., M.D. (Transfusion Medicine)
Dr. Sunit Varghese Thomas, MBBS.
Dr. Riya Ann Tom, MBBS.
Dr. Vismaya p, MBBS.
Dr. Minnu Elza Varghese, MBBS.
Section Supervisors
Mrs. Binu George (Supervisor Pathology)
Ms. Jisha Joseph (Section Supervisor-Pathology)
Mrs. Sujitha Subhash (Section Supervisor- Hematology & Clinical Pathology)
Mrs. Titty Chacko - Blood Centre Supervisor
Pathology department has sub section, Cytopathology, Histopathology, Clinical Pathology, Haematology, Immuno-histochemistry
The pathology section of the laboratory is supervised and monitored by Highly Qualified and well experienced pathologists. The state of the art fully automated Equipments in haematology with Seven part Haematology analyser, Coagulation analyser, ESR analyser, Cytocentrfuge and Haematology automated stainers, Clinical pathology with Fully automated urine chemistry and sediment analyser and semi-automated urine chemistry analyser, Histopathology with fully automated tissue processor, fully automated stainer, Cryostat, microtomes and Grossing station. The department has well trained technicians who assist in maintains a good track record the surgical and haematological pathology diagnosis.
Beckman Coulter DXH 800 Fully automated Hematology Analyser with 7 part & Retics
Beckman Coulter DXH 600 Fully automated Hematology Analyser with 7 part & Retics
T Coag DT 100 Fully Automated Coagulation Analyser with Optical and Mechanical measurements
Stago Start 4 semiautomatic Coagulation Analyzer
Mindray 6800 plus Fully automated Hematology Analyser with 7 part & Retics, 3D Scatter gram view
Mindray SC120 Automatic Slide Stainer
Transasia Ves-Matic EASY Automatic ESR Analyser
Mindray 6800 plus Fully automated Hematology Analyser
Beckman Coulter DXH 600 Fully automated Hematology Analyser
Beckman Coulter DXH 800 Fully automated Hematology Analyser
Transasia Ves-Matic EASY Automatic ESR Analyser
T Coag DT 100 Fully Automated Coagulation Analyser
DIRUI FUS 2000 Urine Complete Analyser
HUMAN Combilyser 13 semi automatic urine analyser
Bio-Rad EVOLIS Automated ELISA system
Transfusion Medicine
Transfusion Medicine
The blood bank of BCMCH is licenced for the component preparation and caters efficiently for all the in-house requirements of blood and its components.
It also supports the needs of the nearby hospitals. The department headed by Doctors well trained in transfusion medicine and provides a 24 x 7 service with qualified and trained blood bank technicians and Nurses.
Tulip ELISA plate reader & Washer
Remi - Blood Component Separation Centrifuge
Microbiology
Microbiology
The Microbiology section of the laboratory has sections of Bacteriology, Serology & Immunology, Mycology, Parasitology, Mycobacteriology and Virology
Each sections of the microbiology department is overseen by the Qualified and Well trained Medical Microbiology Doctors and the department has state of the art automated facility for early detection of pathogens. The BacT/ALERT 3D Microbial Identification System and the automated ID, AST systems makes this process swift and error free so as to reduce the LOS of the patients. The department has automated facility ELISA and ELFA analysers for the Serology testing. It also monitors the OT surveillance. The department has qualified and well trained microbiology post graduates and graduates whom provides a 24x7 service.
The Molecular lab that handle all molecular testing including Covid 19 is under the microbiology department.
MICROBIOLOGY Faculty
Dr. Renu Mathew, MBBS, MD.- HOD
Dr. Marina Thomas, MBBS., M.D., - Laboratory Director
Dr. Tribeni Goswami, MBBS., M.D.,
Dr. Reena Anie Jose, MBBS., M.D.,
Dr. Jennie Ann Johnson, MBBS.,M.D.,
Dr. Sherin Susan Abraham, MBBS., M.D.,
Dr. Anjali Anne Jacob, M.Sc., Ph.D.
Section Supervisors
Mrs. Sheena Joe, M.Sc. (Section Supervisor-Microbiology)
Molbio Uno & Quattro Dx Real Time Quantitative micro PCR Analyzer
Biomerieux VITEK 2 Compact for Automated ID/AST
Biomerieux BACT/ALERT 3D 30 & 60 Automated Culture systems
Biomerieux VIDAS for ELFA immuno assay
Biomerieux BACT/ALERT 3D 30 & 60 Automated Culture systems
Ortho Clinical Diagnostics Chemiluminescence immunoassay
Siemens Attelica Neph 630 Nephelometry Analyser
Agapper Mispa I2, Nephelometry
Cepheid Genexpert, PCR
Bio-rad CFX 96 Open PCR
BD TB Automated Culture systems
Biomerieux BACT/ALERT 3D 30 Automated Culture systems
Biomerieux BACT/ALERT® 3D 60 Automated Culture systems
Biomerieux VIDAS ELFA immuno assay System
Biomerieux VITEK 2 Compact for Automated ID/AST system
Siemens Attelica Neph 630 Nephelometry Analyser
BD MGIT Automated TB Culture System
Ortho Clinical Diagnostics Chemiluminescence immunoassay
YHLO Union Automated ELISA system
Agappe Mispa I2, Nephelometry
Molbio Uno & Quattro Dx Real Time Quantitative micro PCR Analyzer
Cepheid Genexpert, PCR
Bio-rad CFX 96 Open RT PCR
Phlebotomy and Sample Processing
Phlebotomy and Sample Processing
Believers Church medical college laboratory has a day OPD phlebotomy at dedicated space at the ground floor with ample space for patient and bystander waiting with dedicate multiple billing counters. The sample collection is done complying the international protocols with error free pre-analytical phase. The Collection area is equipped for handling emergencies during the collection with crash-cart and O2 supply. The Vacutainer system is used across the hospital for the blood collection. The phlebotomy has facility to take care of collection from neonates to the wheelchair and the trolley patients. The phlebotomy also supports with collection facility for up to 50 patients in case of CODE Yellow procedures, where they report in less than five minutes at the ED when CODE yellow is announced.
The phlebotomy services are extended to the Second floor central laboratory for all the staff health check and the patient Health check packages. Similar facilities are replicted at the second floor phlebotmy area too.
A dedicate collection area the third floor fast track OPD is also set.
Samples from the collection area are transported through the pneumatic chute system for reduce the TAT.
Samples ate tracked with time punch at every process like collection, dispatch, acknowledge , rejection etc so that there is traceability.
IPD samples are collected by the laboratory phlebotomy staff at timed intervals from morning five till evening seven.
At the sample processing sections all samples from both OPD and IPD are acknowledged and centrifuged and are distributed to each section for testing.
B- Lab Home Collection & Drive Thru Covid Collection
B- Lab Home Collection & Drive Thru Covid Collection
Now pre booked home collection available around a 20 Kilometer from the BCMCH.
Drive Thru; Covid Collection https://ctbooking.mybcmch.com
Research and Training
Research and Training
Believers Church medical college laboratory also caters facility for student’s projects, research facility for students and scholars for in-house candidates and candidates from other institutions.
The Laboratory also conducts regular training for high level training in the technical and management aspects of the laboratory.
The BCMCH laboratory is host for many of the national seminars and CME in its multiple disciplines.
IQC Programmes
IQC Programmes
Bio-Rad: (Internal Quality Control Programs)
Lyophilized Chemistry
Lyophilized Immunoassay
Liquid Immunoassay Plus Control
Cardiac Markers
Coagulation Control
Hematology Control
ESR Control
Urine Chemistry Control
Urine analysis control
HbA1c Control
Virotrol
Protein Control
EQAS Programmes
EQAS Programmes
Clinical Biochemistry:
CMC CHEMISTRY 1 - NABL accredited (Details)
CMC Double Marker - NABL accredited (Details)
CMC HbA1c - NABL accredited (Details)
Bio-rad Chemistry Monthly - ISO certified (Details)
Bio-rad Immunoassay Monthly - ISO certified (Details)
Bio- rad Blood Gas - ISO certified (Details)
Bio- rad Protein - ISO certified (Details)
Urine Chemistry EQAS - ISO certified (Details)
Hematology & Clinical Pathology:
ISHBT CMC COAGULATION (Details)
ISHTM CMC BLOOD BANK (Details)
ISHTM AIIMS, NEW DELHI, HAEMATOLOGY (Details)
Urine Analysis EQAS - Biorad (Details)
Hematology - Biorad (Details)
Urine Analysis - RML (Details)
Clinical Microbiology:
IAMM EQAS MICROBIOLOGY HIV / Hepatitis Program (Details)
RML Microbiology - NABL accredited (Details)
RML Molecular Biology
CMC Molecular biology
Pathology
RML Cytology
RML Histopathology
Cytology EQAS - TATA (Details)
License and Accreditation and Merits
License and Accreditation and Merits
Registered under clinical establishments
Registered with IMAGE for BMW
Registered Blood bank with Components Separation
Accredited by NABH for the SCOPE of the Laboratory Link
Accredited by NABL for the specific departments (link)
Courses Run By the department
Courses Run By the department
PG, MD Pathology
MBBS Students Postings and Projects
Nursing Students Postings & Projects
PG DIploma in Medical Microbiology (PGDMM, CMAI)
PG Diploma in Histopathology (PGDH, CMAI)
Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology (DMLT, CMAI)
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