Haematology

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Haematology

The Haematology Department diagnoses, treats, and monitors diseases and disorders of the blood and lymphatic systems. With advanced diagnostics, medical therapy, and collaborative multidisciplinary care, our team offers expert treatment for benign (non-cancerous) and malignant (cancerous) haematological conditions.

Services Provided

RPS Hospitals, located in Korattur, Chennai, is a 24/7 multispeciality healthcare facility committed to providing comprehensive medical services across various departments

Diagnostic Haematology
  • Complete Blood Count (CBC) and peripheral blood smear analysis
  • Bone marrow aspiration and biopsy
  • Coagulation studies (e.g., PT, aPTT, INR, D-dimer)
  • Flow cytometry and immunophenotyping
  • Cytogenetics and molecular diagnostics for blood cancers
  • Iron studies, vitamin B12, and folate levels
Benign Haematology
  • Anaemia evaluation and management (iron-deficiency, haemolytic, aplastic, etc.)
  • Bleeding and clotting disorders (e.g., haemophilia, von Willebrand disease, thrombophilia)
  • Thrombocytopenia and platelet function disorders
  • Sickle cell disease management and crisis care
  • Thalassaemia diagnosis and supportive care
  • Autoimmune blood disorders (e.g., ITP, autoimmune haemolytic anaemia)
Malignant Haematology (Haemato-oncology)
  • Leukaemia (acute and chronic) diagnosis and treatment
  • Lymphoma (Hodgkin and Non-Hodgkin) care and monitoring
  • Multiple myeloma diagnosis, staging, and therapy
  • Myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) and myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs)
  • Coordination of chemotherapy and targeted therapy
  • Monitoring and follow-up of treatment response
Anticoagulation and Thrombosis Services
  • Management of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE)
  • Anticoagulation clinics (warfarin, DOAC monitoring)
  • Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) evaluation and management
  • Counseling on thromboprophylaxis and lifestyle modification
Transfusion Medicine
  • Blood transfusion and component therapy (RBCs, platelets, FFP, cryoprecipitate)
  • Management of transfusion reactions
  • Coordination with blood bank services
  • Patient blood management and cross-matching
  • Monitoring and support for chronic transfusion needs (e.g., thalassaemia, sickle cell disease)
Supportive and Palliative Haematology Care
  • Symptom management and quality of life support for chronic and terminal conditions
  • Pain management for bone marrow cancers and sickle cell crises
  • Psychosocial support and counseling
  • Nutritional advice and infection prevention
Team Composition
  • Consultant Haematologists
  • Laboratory Scientists and Technologists
  • Oncology Nurses and Clinical Pharmacists
  • Transfusion Medicine Specialists
  • Palliative Care Team and Counselors
  • Allied Health Professionals (Dietitians, Physiotherapists)
Facilities and Equipment
  • Haematology Lab with automated analyzers and microscopy
  • Bone marrow procedure rooms
  • Chemotherapy suite or infusion center
  • Transfusion facilities and blood bank coordination
  • Access to imaging (CT, MRI, PET) for cancer staging
  • Isolation wards (for neutropenic or immunocompromised patients)

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