Dr. Mitu Papneja Shrikhande

Lymphatic system disorders and blood disorders are the conditions that a Hematologist researches and diagnoses. Related medical treatment and procedures for blood, bone marrow and lymphatic system are the responsibility of a Hematologist. When it comes to interpreting the various test results and monitoring the results, it is always the Hematologists who work with other specialists to do so. Hemophilia, blood clotting disorder which is genetic and Sepsis, known reaction to an infection are all conditions whose treatment is found with a Hematologist.

We bring to you the tests that are usually recommended before and during a Hematologist consultation.

• Full Blood Count Testing
• Arranging a Blood Test
• Hematocrit and Platelets
• Blood Glucose Testing
• Hemoglobin Testing
• White Blood Cells (WBC) Testing
• Mono Screening
• Vitamin B12 Deficiency Testing
• Red Blood Cells (RBC) Testing
• Cholesterol Testing

To keep a check on how well the treatments, medications are working and also the details of the bleeding disorders or clotting disorders, Prothrombin time and Partial thromboplastin time tests are performed. The three blood cells, their characteristics and numbers are tracked through a test well known as a complete blood count. Blood disorders, bone marrow disorders, some cancers and infections in the bone marrow can be diagnosed and monitored via bone marrow biopsy.

When you have symptoms that indicate blood, bone marrow or lymphatic system related conditions then you are referred by your primary care doctor to visit a Hematologist. Anemia, having less red blood cells and sickle cell anemia, when red blood cells are shaped like sickle, crescent moon are both a sign that you should see a Hematologist. A referral to a Hematologist is imminent when you are suffering from either leukemia, lymphoma, or multiple myeloma (bone marrow, lymph nodes, or white blood cells) cancers Visiting the specialist should not be delayed at all when the symptoms start showing.