Department of Pathology
24 x 7 Laboratory Service

Department of Pathology of  Mandiram Hospital was established in 1958.  The department works with a 24 / 7-hour functioning laboratory. Lab has experienced and qualified technicians and uses latest technology and modern equipments of international standards. We realize the importance of laboratory investigations for medical diagnosis and treatment. We ensure quality testing for patient care.

Our Lab is a part of an external quality control programme run by CMC Hospital Vellore called External Quality Assurance Scheme (EQAS). We are ranked among Group 1 laboratories.

Services and Tests

  • Biochemistry
  • Microbiology
  • Serology
  • Immunochemistry
  • Blood Storage Centre
  • Clinical chemistry
  • Clinical pathology
  • Cytology including PAP Smear & FNAC
  • Haematology

Mandiram Hospital Blood Storage Centre has a tie up with SH Medical Centre, Kottayam to receive blood  that passed all required tests for blood transfusion. Friends or relatives of patients who use blood from the centre are requested to replace the same amount of blood with identical blood group  at SH Medical Centre, Kottayam.

Dr George Jacob MD,
Consultant Pathologist

Monday to Friday : 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Qualifications

  • MBBS | Seth G S Medical College, Mumbai
  • MD | Seth G S Medical College, Mumbai

Experience

  • 1998 – Till Date : Consultant Pathologist, Mandiram Hospital , Manganam, Kottayam
  • 1995 – 1998 : Consultant Pathologist, Ministry of Health, Saudi Arabia
  • 1987 – 1995 : Consultant Pathologist, Mandiram Hospital , Manganam, Kottayam
  • 1985 – 1987 : Tutor, Seth G S Medical College Mumbai

Areas of Interest

  • Histopathology
  • Cytology
  • Haematology 
Mr K. V. Zacharia
Lab In Charge

Monday to Friday : 8:30 AM - 1:30 PM

Qualifications

  • DMLT | Christian Medical Association of India 

Awards and Recognition

  • Best Staff Award (1993 & 2004) | MoH, S Sharquie Region, State of Oman 

Experience

  • 2018 – Till Date : Lab In Charge, Mandiram Hospital , Manganam, Kottayam

Areas of Interest

  • Medical Microbiology
  • T.B. Culture
  • Haematology
  • Blood Bank Lab Science
  • Virology

“Without Laboratories, men of science are soldiers without arms”
– Louis Pasteur