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Neha Dahiya MD

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Expertise

I can help patients understand their lab report results, help them with queries regarding what pretest preparation is required. How often a follow up test needs to be done. What does a particular tissue biopsy report mean in everyday English. I can explain the biopsy or cytology procedure. I can deal with Histopathology / cytology / clinical pathology and clinical chemistry queries. Helping in this manner will be my contribution to the community.

Experience in the area

I am a pathologist and director of clinical laboratory services. I have been a practicing pathologist for last 9 years in a 350 bed multi specialty hospital laboratory.

Organizations

Indian association of pathologists and microbiologists.
MIAC - Member International Academy of Cytology
International association of Pathologists - indian division
Indian association of Cytology

Education/Credentials

MD (pathology) MBA

Average Ratings

  • Knowledgeability 9.85
  • Clarity of Response 9.73
  • Timeliness 9.90
  • Politeness 9.91
  • Number of Questions (in Past 24 Hours) 1
  • Max Questions to be Asked (in 24 Hour Period) 3
  • Total Questions (since joining AllExperts) 1360
  • Volunteer Since 2005-10-20
  • Prestige Points 11998

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Recent Answers from Neha Dahiya MD

2009-11-20 My 22 month old baby:

Hi Bella; Overall the results are normal. Elliptocytes are elliptical shaped red blood cells, which are normally present in small amounts and increase in certain types of anemia. Atypical lymphocytes

2009-11-20 high red cell folate levels:

hello Jess: High folate (Vit B6) and Vit B12 levels are not usually clinically monitored. High folate levels are seen in some types of anemia (pernicious anemia) and people on strictly vegetarian diet

2009-11-19 Low White blood cell:

Hello Michelle: All the blood parameters for a complete blood count are dynamic. The value change every time it is tested. As long as the reported result is within normal range it is fine. WBC at

2009-11-19 Anion Gap:

Hello Cindy: Anion gap is the measurement of ions, ie charged molecules in blood. An increased anion gap indicates increased anions / acids in the blood. The most common conditions were this is

2009-11-18 Pathology report to rule out Cutneous Lymphoma:

Hi Tammy: The report points to features of skin which are a result of constant itching. There is increase in keratin of the skin, thickening of upper layer (epidermis) of skin and there are chronic

 

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