Molecular Pathology Treatment in India
About Molecular Pathology
Key Highlights
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Provides highly precise and accurate diagnosis at the genetic level.Enables personalized medicine and targeted therapy selection.Can detect minimal residual disease and predict risk of recurrence.Helps in identifying hereditary cancer syndromes and genetic disorders.Often requires only a small tissue sample or blood draw.Essential for modern cancer classification and treatment planning./ul
Who is this surgery for?
- Diagnosis and sub-classification of cancers (e.g., leukemia, lymphoma, solid tumors).
- Identifying specific genetic mutations for targeted therapy (e.g., EGFR in lung cancer, BRCA in breast cancer).
- Diagnosing infectious diseases by detecting pathogen DNA/RNA (e.g., HPV, HIV, tuberculosis).
- Evaluation of genetic disorders and inherited conditions.
- Assessment of treatment response and detection of minimal residual disease.
- Pharmacogenomic testing to predict drug efficacy and adverse reactions.
- Determining prognosis and risk stratification for certain diseases.
How to prepare
- Consultation with an oncologist, genetic counselor, or specialist to determine the need for testing.
- Provision of a tissue sample (biopsy or surgical specimen) or a blood sample.
- Informed consent process explaining the purpose and potential implications of the test.
- For tissue samples, no specific patient preparation is needed as it is performed on already collected specimens.
- For blood draws, standard preparation like fasting may or may not be required based on the specific test.
- Providing a complete medical and family history to the pathologist.
Risks & possible complications
- Risks are primarily associated with the sample collection procedure (e.g., biopsy or blood draw), such as bleeding, infection, or pain.
- Potential for false-positive or false-negative results, though the techniques are highly sensitive.
- Discovery of incidental or uncertain genetic findings with unclear clinical significance.
- Psychological impact of learning about genetic predispositions to disease.
- Potential issues with sample quality or quantity leading to test failure.
- Privacy concerns related to genetic information.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Recovery is from the sample collection procedure (biopsy or venipuncture), not the molecular analysis itself.
- For a blood draw, normal activity can typically resume immediately.
- For a tissue biopsy, follow post-biopsy care instructions for the wound site (e.g., keeping it clean and dry).
- Results are typically available within 7-14 days, depending on test complexity.
- A follow-up appointment with the referring doctor is essential to discuss the results and their implications for the treatment plan.
- No specific physical recovery is needed from the laboratory analysis phase.
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Typical hospital stay:
0 days (outpatient procedure for sample collection)
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Expected recovery time:
0-2 days (from sample collection only)
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering molecular pathology in India, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Top-rated hospitals in India with pathology departments and experienced surgeons are ideal for this procedure. Use MediFyr to compare facilities, reviews, and doctor profiles before you decide.
Look at the doctor’s years of experience, hospital association, patient reviews, and how often they perform molecular pathology. MediFyr helps you compare pathologist specialists and book consultations online.
The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.
Procedure cost in other countries
Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for molecular pathology compare across other countries where we have data.
| Country | Estimated cost range | Typical stay | Recovery time | View details |
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| India | USD 55 – USD 551 | 0 days (outpatient procedure for sample collection) | ~ 0-2 days (from sample collection only) | Know More |
| Turkey | USD 410 – USD 4,098 | 0 days (outpatient procedure for sample collection) | ~ 0-2 days (from sample collection only) | Know More |
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Pathologist Specialists for Molecular Pathology
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