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| Value Added Services |
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At Disha, we believe that healthcare
services need to address related activities in order
to provide our customers with a complete experience.
This has inspired us to offer a number of value-added
services that support this belief.
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| Ocular
Pathology |
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Disha Pathology Services is the only
laboratory in Mumbai that offers comprehensive testing
for all ocular diseases
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Doctors generally use the term "uveitis"
to refer to inflammation within the eye not due to infection.
Uveitis affects the uvea, which is the layer of the
eye beneath the white of the eye (sclera). It consists
of the iris, choroid and ciliary body.
The most common type of uveitis is
an inflammation of the iris called iritis (anterior
uveitis). In many cases, the cause of uveitis can't
be determined. However, it can be associated with autoimmune
disorders, such as rheumatoid arthritis, and with exposure
to toxins.
Signs and symptoms of uveitis may include:
- Eye redness
- Eye pain
- Light sensitivity
- Blurred vision
- Dark, floating spots in the vision
Uveitis usually is serious. Early
diagnosis and treatment are important in preventing
permanent vision loss. Treatment typically includes
anti-inflammatory medications, such as corticosteroids.
Uvieits Test Profile
Primary Investigations
CBC, ESR, ANA, R A Factor, CRP, VDRL,
Toxoplasma IgG, Toxoplasma IgM, HIV, Mantoux Test, Liver
Function Tests, Stool for ova / parasites, Thyroid Function
Tests, Urinalysis, X Ray Chest
Secondary Investigations
ANCA, HLA B-27, Angiotensin Converting Enzyme, Lysozyme,
Calcium, Phosphorous, Anti phospholipid antibody
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| CRVO (Central Retinal Vein
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Central retinal vein occlusion (CRVO)
is a common cause of marked or total loss of vision
in the middle-aged and elderly population, but no age
group is immune to it. CRVO causes acute or semi acute
loss of vision in one eye.
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Common Risk Factors
- Diabetes
- Hypertension
- Atherosclerosis
- Glaucoma
CRVO Test Profile
CBC, Sickling Test, BT, CT, PT, PTT, Homocysteine, Random
Blood Sugar, C Reactive Protein
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| Corporate
Tie-ups |
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For companies looking to provide
their employees with a quality health experience, Disha
Pathology Services offers pre-employment checkups, annual
health evaluations and specific disease profiles. These
can be customised to meet the needs of individual organisations.
We aim to become the preferred health partner of the
companies that we work with.
Disha Pathology Services is associated
with Jet Airways and Samsara Group for
their pre employment checkups. We are also approved
medical examiners for the Life Insurance Corporation
of India and the Directorate General of Shipping.
Medical Checkups can include Eye
testing, ENT testing, Dental checkups, General physical
checkups, ECG reporting and X ray besides the routine
and special blood tests required.
For more information, please contact us at +91 22 66949876
/ +919821141024 or email us at dishapathology@vsnl.net
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Hospital Acquired Infections or Nosocomial
infections are those which occur in hospitalized
patients and which were not present or incubating at
the time of admission.
Therefore, it is the need of the
hour for hospitals, nursing homes, clinics and any facility
with areas that require a sterility check to ensure
that their environment (eg operating room) is sterile
according to international standards and guidelines.
Disha Pathology Services provides a service for the
microbiological surveillance of operation theatres for
a nominal cost.
We assess the operation theatre and
give guidelines based on international standards on
the disinfection and sterilization procedures that should
be followed.
A monthly surveillance is usually recommended but it
can be scheduled as per your requirements.
Why is it necessary to involve pathology in infection
control?
The pathologist is responsible for
- handling patient and staff specimens to maximize
the likelihood of a microbiological diagnosis
- developing guidelines for appropriate collection,
transport, and handling of specimens
- ensuring laboratory practices meet appropriate standards
- ensuring safe laboratory practice to prevent infections
in staff
- performing antimicrobial susceptibility testing
following internationally recognized methods, and
providing summary reports of prevalence of resistance
- monitoring sterilization, disinfection and the environment
where necessary
- epidemiological typing of hospital microorganisms
where necessary
A typical surveillance report of the operation theatre
environment would include the following:
- Site of collection
- Date of collection
- Name of the person collecting the samples
- The colony count of the aerial flora
- Predominant organisms isolated along with their
colony counts
- Water potability and coliform count
- Autoclave efficiency by biological indicators
References
Infection Control Policy and Procedures Manual. Yale
University.
www.yale.edu/oehs
Guidelines on Prevention and Control of Hospital Associated
Infections. WHO Meeting held at Bangkok, Thailand. June
2001
Prevention of Hospital Acquired Infection: A Practical
Guide. 2nd edition. WHO Department of Communicable Disease.
Surveillance and Response. 2002
Please inquire at +91 22 66949876 / +9198211 41024 for
further details
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| Disha
Health Vouchers |
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Did you ever think that you could actually gift good
health to your loved ones? Through Disha Health Vouchers,
you can share your love, concern and affection and
contribute to the health and well being of your family
and friends.
Disha Health Vouchers are available
in denominations of Rs 100, 250 and 500 and can be redeemed
against any test / packages at our centres at Bandra
and Marine Drive. The vouchers can be purchased at any
of our centres or online on this website.
So walk in and invest in the health of your family,
because you care ………
Call us at +91 22 66949876 for home delivery of health
vouchers
(after full payment and on provision of accurate mailing
address)
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| Clinical
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Inherent advantages such as low costs,
access to a vast patient population and a large base
of qualified personnel has made India an attractive
destination for clinical research outsourcing (CRO).
India's clinical research market, valued at $75 million
currently, is set to increase to $500 million by 2010.
However, the crucial aspects that
will influence the success rate of India's CRO endeavors
include good quality of data and the adherence to good
clinical practices.
At Disha Pathology Services, we adhere
to ICH GCP standards, thus making our laboratory a destination
for testing required by clinical trials and projects.
If your project requires blood investigation for a specific
test, we can assist you to plan and execute the research
process.
Disha Pathology Services is committed
to providing accurate and timely laboratory testing
services for the research community. We recognize that
each clinical trial is unique and strive to customise
services for each trial.
This information is designed to give
you, the investigator or study coordinator, a process
to follow to obtain current laboratory prices to determine
a budget for your clinical trial.
Since each clinical trial has specific
laboratory testing requirements, we will need study-specific
information from you to determine which laboratory services
are required. Information about your study can be supplied
to us in a number of ways; in person, verbally over
the telephone, by email, by letter, fax or preferably
by sending the laboratory portion or full study protocol
to Disha Pathology.
Additional time may be required to
obtain a price on new or esoteric tests. We will document
the laboratory study requirements after protocol review
and/ or consultation with you. Subsequently we will
assess the impact of the study on the laboratory and
will prepare a letter for you outlining the laboratory
prices and special requirements associated with the
study.
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Researchers must obtain appropriate institutional approval and have proposals approved by the appropriate scientific and ethics review committee prior to starting each study involving clinical data obtained through Disha Pathology Services.
For further information please contact Dr Abha Shroff at +91 22 66949876 / +919821141024 or email at dishapathology@vsnl.net or fax details to +91 22 66949880
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| Consultancy Services |
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The Pathology industry in India is seeing rampant growth. However, this growth needs to be supported by proper knowledge dissemination and a clear focus on quality assurance.
Disha Pathology Services provides business management and specialized consulting services to individuals or companies wanting to commence a pathology laboratory business. It aims to promote greater proficiency in the pathology business through the exchange of information and professional experiences as well as focuses on the ethical considerations of the profession.
Our consultancy services adopt an integrated approach to laboratory projects, drawing on its pool of expertise to provide high-quality yet cost-effective solutions. The range of services provided relate to various components of the laboratory system - from conceptualization and design of the laboratory to procurement of equipment/reagents, as well as information regarding specialized tests and growth opportunities.
Please call Dr Abha Shroff at 98211 41024 for further discussions or email us at dishapathology@vsnl.net
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