Department of Pathology is committed to being a leader in education,patient care,training and research.

1. To teach the basic understanding of disease and correlate it with the clinical findings in an integrated manner to various students eg.2nd M.B.B.S. students, M.D. & D.C.P. students, Nursing Students, Physiotherapy, M.L.T. students.
2. To provide diagnostic services in Hematology, Clinical Pathology, Cytology and Histopathology for all patients of New Civil Hospital, Surat
3. To perform Autopsy examination of all Medicolegal cases and Pathological P.M. whenever required or demanded by clinician after obtaining permission from authority.
4. To create an environment for encouraging training and research activities for medical students,residents and faculty.

• It has NABL accredited Clinical Laboratory Certificate Scope

Provide all laboratory investigations to indoor & outdoor patients:

1. Haematology and Clinical Pathoology: Complete hematological investigations including Routine CBC, PS, PSMP,bone marrow aspiration and biopsy,Coagulation profile including PT, APTT, Factor IV ,Special hematology Investigations, Urine analysis, Semen analysis, Body fluid analysis including CSF Fluid, Peritoneal Fluid, Pericardial Fluid etc.
2. Histopathology : includes routine histopathology services ,special stains, Immunohistochemistry and frozen section
3. Cytology: includes exfoliative gyanaecological & non-gyanaecological, FNAC Superficial, ultrasound guided & CT guide, fluid cytology and PAP Smears.

• 24 hour running emergency laboratory for emergency patients in OPD 10 Laboratory.

Various instruments and facilities in department of pathology.

Octahead Microscope and Pentahead Microscope

Total number of available books: 246

Department offers various diagnostic services in the field of hematology, clinical Pathology, histopathology and Cytopathology for which department is well equipped with Various automated instruments like fully automated Coagulometer - 3 part, 5 part and 6 part hematology analyzer for investigative profiles like coagulation profile, anaemia and leukemia profile.

Cytopathology section is having Cytospin as well as facility for liquid PAP preparation. Facility of multiviewing microscopes (pentahead as well as octahead) for teaching purpose is available.

Facility of Immunohistochemistry is available with 66 markers. Newborn screening for sickle cell anemia: instrument received. Instruments installed: HPLC Variant II. Sickle cell Molecular diagnosis Laboratory: Establishment of Laboratory for Molecular diagnosis & neonatal screening is under process under “Sickle cell Anemia Control Programme”. Instruments received (to be installed): PCR, Gel Documentation unit. Procurement of further required instruments is under process.

NABL accreditation has been granted for various diagnostic tests for New Civil Hospital Surat Laboratory Services, Surat- NCHSLS (inclusive of Department of Pathology, Biochemistry and Microbiology) in July 2012.

Future plans.

1. Immunophenotyping of leukemia by Flowcytometer.
2. Newborn screening for sickle cell anemia.
3. Molecular Diagnosis Laboratory.

Under SCAP, facility for STEM CELL TRANSPLANT is to be created.

Histopathology

• Total available Antibodies/ Markers for IHC : 66
• Tissue microarray technique established

Cytology

Hematology & Clinical Pathology Laboratory

Inclusive of sickle cell laboratory investigation

Autopsy

Sickle cell Laboratory

Award winning posters in various conferences:

Dr. Razvin Somani, 3rd year resident won 1st Prize in Poster Presentation in her session at National Hematology Conference, Ahmedabad under the guidance of our HOD Dr. M.M Patel.		Dr.Rishikesh Balvalli, 2nd year resident won 2nd prize in poster presentation at International Histopathology Conference, Goa
Dr. Jainisha Chaudhary, 2nd year resident won 1st prize in poster presentation at State Level Autopsy Conference, Bhuj		Dr. Ajay Tilala, 1st year resident won 2nd prize in poster presentation at Hematology CME, Surat
Dr. Devang Painter, 2nd year resident won 2nd prize in poster presentation at Hematology CME, Surat		Dr. Komal Pagadhar, 3rd year resident won 1st Prize in Poster Presentation in her session at National Hematology Conference, Ahmedabad

Resident doctors presenting poster and oral papers at conferences.

1. Regular seminars conducted by residents on different topics.
2. Weekly journal clubs to update on recent advances in pathology.
3. Slide seminars to develop algorithmic approach towards diagnosing different pathologies.
4. Regular guest lectures arranged to understand the market trends of the branch.
5. Hands on workshops on different procedures and techniques.
6. Pot-pouri slide discussions to discuss interesting cases in every section of the department.

• A new approach in pathology teaching is being implemented in the department through virtual slide assignments.
• This is to sensitize residents in the use of technology at the advent of digital pathology.
• Faculty posts regular tricky cases and residents respond to it. The cases are later discussed virtually using Google Classroom.

1. Multi Disciplinary CME in Hematology at GMC,Surat on 21 Sept 2019
2. CME on “Quality Control in Laboratory Practice” & “Thalassemia Screening” on 24th April 2013.
3. CME on “Dermatopathology” on 9th march 2014.

1. Interpretation of Histogram by Dr. Dhaval Bamania on 20th Sept 2018.
2. Interpretation of Lower GI Biopsy By Dr. Priya Arora on 4th Oct 2018.
3. Practical Approach to Anemia - How to efficiently and accurately work up on anemic patient by Dr. Dharmesh Vaghasia and Dr. Hashmukh Balar on 4th Oct 2018.
4. Hands on workshop for Bone marrow Aspiration and Bone marrow biopsy by Dr. Gurvindersingh Saini on 22nd Sept 2019.
5. Grossing of Liver and a case of focal nodular hyperplasia of liver by Dr. Simpal Bhuptani on 20th January 2020.

• NABL Accreditation: Hematology, Cytology & Histopathology investigations of Pathology Department under NCHSLS is granted accreditation by NABL on 6th July 2012 for the period of 31/10/2018 to 30/10/2020.

*It has NABL accredited Clinical Laboratory Certificate Scope

* Department of Pathology runs Sickle cell laboratory which is designated as tertiary care center laboratory under “ Sickle Cell Anemia Control Program” since March 2006. Sickle Cell Anemia Control Program was awarded “PRIME MINISTER’S AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION FOR YEAR 2009-10 FOR OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE“

The department is one big family where every one supports each other and brings the best out others. Apart from work, a lot of activities are conducted to maintain a sense of camaraderie and warmth. Some of them are..

• Teachers day and Guru Purnima celebrations to show our gratitude to our faculty.
• Dissertation completion party.
• Final year students passing out celebration.
• Farewells to retiring staff.
• Birthday celebrations.
• Navratri celebrations