Surgical Pathology
Professor & Head : Dr. Sridhar Epari
Overview
The department of Surgical Pathology offers services in the areas of histopathology and immunohistochemistry, cytopathology, and intraoperative consultation. The laboratory offers diagnostic services for both in-hospital and referral cases. The department is formed by well qualified and experienced consultant pathologists, trainee pathologists and skilled scientific staff. Consultant pathologists are of national and international repute, possess both clinical and research expertise in various subspecialities of oncopathology and work in tandem with other specialities to offer best of the patient care. The team of skilled technical staff equipped with high-end state of the art technology is involved in processing of tissue and cytopathology samples generated at ACTREC as well as those referred from other centres.
The laboratory is equipped with the state of art equipment catering to all aspects of histopathology and cytopathology, which include automated tissue processors, manual/semi- automatic/automatic microtomes, high-end cryomicrotomes, tissue embedding systems, autostainers, coverslippers, cytocentrifuges, biosafety cabinets, immunohistochemistry autostainers, multiheaded microscopes, automated slide scanners etc.
The laboratory boasts of a vast repertoire of antibodies for immunohistochemical analysis of tissues, oncopathologically relevant special stains and also embarks on digital pathology (including remote reporting of intraoperative consult cases, as and when needed). The histopathology and immunohistochemistry services are NABL accredited and ensure quality of services by participation in the External Quality Assurance Scheme (EQAS).
The department is involved in comprehensive training of doctors enrolled in the MD (Pathology) program and offers one-year post-MD fellowship and short term observership programs in oncopathology. The laboratory also offers one-year advanced histotechnology training program for qualified technicians to enhance their skills in this field. Besides, the faculty, resident doctors, as well technical staff actively participate in national / international conferences and workshops in varying capacities.
The pathologists are involved as principal investigators or co-investigators in many IEC approved DMG projects, junior residents (MD students) thesis projects, as well as projects in collaboration with scientists in ACTREC. In addition, the department supports various research activities of our basic scientists.
Our department routinely provides consultations on diagnostic material prepared or obtained from elsewhere.
For submitting referral material to our department, the following should be included:
- Paraffin blocks / glass slides (stained or unstained) / tissue / fluid samples
- A copy of parent laboratory’s report (for slides and paraffin blocks) which identifies the sample submitted by a unique patient ID and name
- Additional reports of laboratory and radiology studies, whenever available
- A cover letter with the request along with details of the patient i.e. name, age, gender, sample type, sample collection date and time, diagnosis, clinical history, and duration of illness along with contact details.
For further details regarding sample collection, transportation, and schedule of charges, kindly check the Service Directory on ACTREC website.
Procedure and charges for opinion
Patient Details: Patient name, age, sex, address, telephone number (If possible WhatsApp number) and e-mail address together with the clinical history, duration of illness, & site of biopsy.
List of Documents:
- Reference note in the name of ACTREC/Tata Hospital, Department of Surgical Pathology.
- Histopathology Report.
- CT/MRI/ PT-CT scan report.
ADDRESS FOR SENDING THE COURIER:
To,
Surgical Pathology Dept,
Archival/ R Chidambaram Shodhika bldg (4th floor),
Advanced Centre for Treatment, Research and Education in Cancer (ACTREC), Sector 22, Near Central park,
Kharghar, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra – 410210
Contact no- 2268735000, Ext: 5954/5944.
FOR ONLINE REPORT
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Histopathology Charges for slides & blocks
| Histopathology | Charges in Rs. |
|---|---|
| Outside unstained slides/ blocks (1-5 Blocks) (Rs.11255/-) + IHC Tests on special request (upto 3 antibodies) (Rs.4175/-) | 15430/- |
| Outside unstained slides/ blocks (6-30 Blocks) | 17820/- |
| Outside unstained slides/ blocks (31-50 Blocks) | 23450/- |
| Outside unstained slides/ blocks (More than 50 Blocks) | 29075/- |
| Outside stained slides only | 2400/- |
For biopsy and specimen samples or any query please feel free to contact Surgical Pathology office on
022- 2268735000 Ext- 5954/5944 between 9.30 a.m.to 5.30 p.m. (Monday to Saturday).
*All slides and blocks submitted for evaluation will be retained by the hospital
for 10 years and 20 years respectively.
Email ID: surgpath.dept@actrec.gov.in
FOR PAYMENT BANK DETAILS
Bank Account Details | |
|---|---|
| Account Name | Tata Memorial Centre - ACTREC |
| Bank Name | Central Bank of India |
| Branch Name | Kharghar Branch |
| Complete Postal Address | ACTREC Campus |
| Bank Account Number | 1797305746 |
| Branch Code Number | 4047 |
| Bank Country | India |
| Type of Account | Current Account |
| IFSC Code | CBIN0284047 (Fifth Digit Zero) |
| Email ID | accounts@actrec.gov.in |
Please send separate Demand Drafts for each patient.
Please send UTR/IMPS number or transfer details along with your sample.
Take a printout of the transaction and send along with the sample.
 | Dr. Sridhar Epari |
 | Dr. Asawari Patil |
 | Dr. Swapnil Rane |
 | Dr. Subhash Yadav |
 | Dr. Katha Rabade |
 | Dr. Vividh Raje |
 | Dr. Vishesha Adhvaryu |
Contact Details
Department of Surgical Pathology
R Chidambaram Shodhika,
ACTREC, Sector 22, Kharghar, Navi Mumbai – 410210.
Telephone Number: (+9122) 27405000 / Ext. No. 5954
Email-id: surgpath.dept[at]actrec[dot]gov[dot]in
surgpath.secretary[at]actrec[dot]gov[dot]in