FMMCH LABORATORY - Biochemistry

Overview

FMMCHL is a NABL accredited laboratory catering to the needs of in house as well as outside patients. It is the only lab in this region which is accredited for all the braches of medical lab (Biochemistry, Microbiology, Hematology & Oncology, Histopathology & Cytology). FMMCHL got the accreditation for the first time in 2012, reaccredited in 2014 , and the present accreditation is valid upto August 2016 . In the NABH assessment conducted in 2015, lab was considered as one of excellent departments in FMMCH.

Biochemistry

Biochemistry lab has Cobas 6000 automatted analyzers. This section has a wide array of tests including routine chemistry, hormones, vitamins, tumor markers, automated electrophoresis with quantitation for serum proteins and hemoglobin variants and osmolality . The lab has external quality control programme with Biorad USA.

Vision

Vision of FMMCHL is to be the premier provider of medical laboratory services with credibility and continual quality improvement .

Mission

  • To provide comprehensive, high-quality laboratory testing at par with global standards.
  • Commitment to good professional practice, and providing the services to the users as per the principles of autonomy, beneficence, non-malificence and justice

FMMCHL carries out its testing activities complying with ISO 15189 , ISO 15190, NABL, NABH, Medical Council of India and other relevant statutory guidelines.

Quality Policy of FMMCHL

  • FMMCHL carries out its testing activities complying with ISO 15189:2012, NABL 112, NABH,  Regulatory authorities & Statutory Requirements, with continual improvement in quality.
  • FMMCHL is committed to good professional practice and provide its services at par with global standards to customers without any discrimination.
  • FMMCHL management ensures that its staff shall imbibe the Charitable Institutions.

Quality Objectives of FMMCHL

  • To ensure that all the pre analytical, analytical and post analytical activities are carried out with appropriate quality control measures.
  • To provide continual training and evaluation to the lab personnel so that they are competent and improving continually in performing their assigned duties.
  • To provide best possible information and advisory services to its users.
  • To provide the test reports as per the stipulated turnaround time (TAT)
  • To use the most advanced technology for the testing procedures and ensure updated calibration of equipments.
  • To emphasize on integrity, honesty, commitment to wok and respect to all individuals.
  • To establish and maintain the quality management system.
  • To ensure the safety of all staff and patients.

Our Strength

FMMCHL has well qualified authorized signatories, technicians and other staff. The team comprising of lab director, quality manager, technical managers and deputy managers, monitors and maintains the quality of lab reports. FMMCHL has internal and external quality assurance programme in place . Staff are regularly trained and assessed to ensure competence.

FMMCHL Believes in continual improvement, and is open to feedback from its users.

Facilities:

The clinical laboratory provides round the clock laboratory service to O.P .and I.P. departments.  Routine tests and special tests are done at affordable rates. All routine biochemical tests including Arterial Blood Gas analyses and electrolyte estimation are performed using fully automated chemistry analyser. Biochemical investigations of serum, plasma, whole blood, urine, CSF, pleural and other body fluids are carried out routinely. Special tests like hormones, tumour markers are done using advanced Electrochemiluminescence method in fully automated analyser.

Special tests include the following:

Thyroid Profile: T3, T4, FT4, TSH, Anti TPO.
Fertility Profile: LH, FSH, Prolactin, Testosterone.
Cortisol.
Tumor Markers: PSA,CA125,CA15-3, AFP,CA19-9,Beta-HCG
IgE, Compliment 3.
Tests for Iron status: Iron, TIBC, Ferritin.
Vitamin B12, Vitamin D.
Inborn Error Screening.
Protein Electrophoresis.
Haemoglobin Electrophoresis.
Cardiac Panel: Troponin I, CKMB, Myoglobin.
Cardiac Profiler Panel: Troponin I, CKMB, Myoglobin, Pro BNP.
SOB Panel: Troponin I, CKMB, Myoglobin, Pro BNP, D Dimer.
Other individual Cardiac tests: Troponin T, Troponin I qualitative, CKMB activity.

The clinical laboratory was accredited by NABL in the year 2012. The NABL no. of the lab is  M-0454 .

Our Doctors

Dr. Maitreyee D. S.

M.B.B.S, MD

Biochemistry

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Dr. Malathi M

M.B.B.S, MD

Biochemistry

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Dr. Shivashankara A.R.

M.Sc, Ph.D

Biochemistry

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Dr. Arun Kumar K.

M.SC., PH.D

Biochemistry

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Dr. Shailaja A. Katti

M.B.B.S, MD

Biochemistry

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Dr Puneeth A

M.B.B.S, MD

Biochemistry

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Dr. Muruga

MBBS, MD

Biochemistry

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Mrs Savitha P. Kamath

M.Sc Medical

Biochemistry

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