🧫 Pathology & Histology Services

At Devi Prime Care, we believe that every cell tells a story. Our Pathology and Histology division is dedicated to decoding that story with precision, empathy, and clinical excellence. Located within our Residency Road campus in Kollam, this department plays a vital role in diagnosing diseases at the microscopic level — from routine biopsies to complex tissue analysis.

Whether you're undergoing a preventive screening, surgical procedure, or cancer evaluation, our pathology team ensures that every specimen is handled with care and interpreted with clarity.

🔍 What Is Pathology & Histology?

• Pathology involves the study of disease through laboratory analysis of blood, fluids, and tissues.
• Histology focuses on the microscopic examination of tissue architecture to detect abnormalities, inflammation, infections, and malignancies.

Together, they form the backbone of diagnostic medicine — guiding treatment decisions, surgical planning, and long-term care strategies.

🧪 Our Services Include

• Histopathology 
  Examination of biopsy samples from skin, breast, liver, kidney, GI tract, and more. Includes paraffin embedding, sectioning, and staining.
• Cytopathology 
  Analysis of individual cells from Pap smears, FNAC (Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology), and body fluids for early cancer detection and infection screening.
• Immunohistochemistry (IHC) 
  Advanced staining techniques to identify specific proteins and markers in tissue — crucial for cancer subtyping and targeted therapy planning.
• Frozen Section Analysis 
  Intraoperative tissue evaluation for rapid decision-making during surgeries. Available on referral from surgical teams.
• Special Stains & Morphology Studies 
  Includes PAS, Ziehl-Neelsen, and reticulin stains for fungal infections, TB, and connective tissue disorders.
• Tumor Board Support 
  Our pathologists collaborate with oncologists and surgeons to provide integrated diagnostic insights for complex cases.

🌟 Why Devi Prime Care?

• Board-Certified Pathologists 
  Our team includes specialists in histopathology, cytology, and molecular pathology — ensuring accurate, timely, and clinically relevant reports.
• Digital Archiving & Report Delivery 
  All slides and reports are digitized for secure storage and easy retrieval. Patients and referring doctors receive results via email or phone📲.
• Strict Quality Control 
  Every specimen undergoes multi-level verification, with internal audits and external proficiency testing to maintain diagnostic integrity.
• Patient-Centric Protocols 
  Clear instructions for sample collection, pre-test preparation, and post-report follow-up are provided to ensure transparency and comfort.

🕒 Timings & Booking

• Operating Hours: Monday to Saturday, 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
• Sample Collection: Blood, tissue, fluid, or FNAC depending on test type
• Referral Required for biopsy and surgical specimens

📍 Location & Accessibility

Our Pathology & Histology division is housed within the Devi Prime Care campus on Residency Road, Kollam — with dedicated sample bays, sterile processing areas, and wheelchair-accessible entry. Multilingual staff and privacy-first protocols ensure a respectful experience for every patient.