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Molecular Biology
Best Laboratory in Kochi
The section of Molecular biology in VPS lakeshore runs a laboratory providing quantitative HBV DNA assay and whole-exome sequencing analysis. The lab is located on the 3rd floor of the parent building of VPS Lakeshore hospital in Kochi. The department is headed by the Director of research and supported by two molecular biologists.
The department has processed over 2000 samples. The lab is integrated with the hospital information system to facilitate the rapid transmission of results to the clinician. The laboratory follows FDA guidelines for quality assurance.
The department accepts samples 24 hours a day through the central laboratory and provides "Time-bound, precise and accurate reports" to enable proper management of patients.
Dr. Abraham Koshy
Director - Research & Hepatology
Qualification
MBBS, MD (Gen. Medicine), DM (Gastroenterology), FAASLD
Experience
- 43 years as Gastroenterologist & Hepatologist.
- Professor of Gastroenterology, Director of Hepatology & Director of Research for 16 years.
News & events
13
Sep
VPS Lakeshore's Successful Feat of Liver Transplanting
VPS Lakeshore conducts yet another successful Liver Transplant Surgery in a six-month-old baby hailing from Lakshadweep, who went through the condition of biliary atresia.
07
Sep
VPS Lakeshore's Contribution at the AAOS 2021
A Study from VPS Lakeshore hospital presented at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons meeting in San Diego (Aug 31 to Sep 3, 2021)
03
Sep
VPS Lakeshore Saves Covid Patient with Brain Haemorrhage
VPS Lakeshore's timely intervention with advanced lung support system has saved Ram Naresh, a 34 year old Covid patient who had Brain Haemorrhage along with internal lung bleeding.
03
Aug
The Mom's Gift: A Successful Liver Transplant Surgery
Little Fathima's liver disease gets cured with a part of her mom's liver transplanted in her.
24
Jul
വൃക്ക മാറ്റിവയ്ക്കുന്നത് മൂന്നാം തവണ; 47കാരന് വിപിഎസ് ലേക്ഷോറിൽ പുതുജീവൻ
പെരുമ്പാവൂർ സ്വദേശി തോമസ് മാത്യുവിന് (47) 2003ൽ, 29-ആം വയസ്സിലാണ് ആദ്യം വൃക്കമാറ്റിവച്ചത്. പിന്നീട് മൂന്ന് വർഷത്തിന് ശേഷം വീണ്ടും മാറ്റിവയ്ക്കേണ്ടിവന്നു.
11
Jul
39 Year Old Pregnant Woman beats Covid-19 and Pneumonia at VPS Lakeshore
Kiran who was admitted to the Covid treatment centre back in May, later suffered from post-covid pneumonia that was quite hard to tackle particularly during the pregnancy period.
15
Jul
World Hepatitis Day 2021: VPS Lakeshore Offers Free Hepatitis Checkup
VPS Lakeshore has come up with a special Hepatitis Day Screening Package inclusive of Liver Function Test, Hemogram, HBsAG, Anti-HCV, and Anti-HBS Titre.
20
Jun
VPS Lakeshore Incorporates Sputnik V Vaccine
Lakeshore gained access to Sputnik right in the middle of these times which witnessed a common scarcity for the vaccine.