Department of Haematology at Jaslok Hospital & Research Centre, Mumbai

The Department of Haematology at Jaslok Hospital & Research Centre provides diagnostic and treatment services for patients with blood disorders and related conditions. The team of haematologists, haematopathologists, and oncologists works together to provide diagnostic, therapeutic, and consultative services.

The department specialises in the diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of blood-related disorders, including anaemia, bleeding and clotting disorders, leukaemia, lymphoma, myeloma, and other blood cancers.

Department Services

• Treatments include targeted therapies and immunotherapies.
• The department works with other departments, including radiology, pathology, and surgery.
• The department is involved in research, education, and clinical trials.
• Patients and their families receive information about the condition and the treatment options available.

Laboratory Services and Equipment

The department has an equipped haematology laboratory. The hospital has an Intensive Care Department, an Oncology Unit and Transplant Units. Haematology services are geared up to give support and backup to all these departments.

Coagulation and Bleeding Disorder Tests

The department has a fully automated coagulation analyser used for coagulation parameters and specialised tests. The department also offers facilities to investigate bleeding disorders. Coagulation test results are interpreted to guide component therapy in patients with bleeding disorders.

Tests for the diagnosis and management of disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) are performed in the department. The department also features thromboelastography (TEG) assays (on the Steranco instrument) for the measurement of haemostasis and therapeutic management.

Other Haematology Tests

Other specialised tests, such as HPLC (onboard D10 instrument) and bone marrow aspirate reporting, are also performed in the department. Routine haematological tests include a 6-part CBC auto analyser from Sysmex, a fully automated coagulation analyser from STAGO and a fully automated ESR analyser.

Haematology investigations are performed routinely to support clinical colleagues in managing their patients. Investigations are available for haemolytic anaemia, iron deficiency anaemia and anaemia secondary to chronic diseases.

The Haematology Division has a 6-colour Flow Cytometry machine from BD Biosciences. It is used for Leukaemia/Lymphoma/Myeloma and B-MRD panels, along with CD34 counts, T-cell subset analysis and PNH.

FAQ’s

Q1. Which conditions does the Department of Haematology diagnose and treat?

The department diagnoses and treats blood-related disorders, including anaemia, bleeding and clotting disorders, leukaemia, lymphoma, myeloma, and other blood cancers.

Q2. Which tests are performed in the department?

The department performs coagulation tests, thromboelastography (TEG) assays, HPLC, bone marrow aspirate reporting, flow cytometry, complete blood count (CBC) analysis and ESR testing.

Q3. How can I book an appointment?

Appointments can be booked by phone from Monday to Sunday, 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Video consultation can also be requested through the hospital.