Oncologists Articles & Guides
Guides and articles about oncologists across north India — how to choose a oncologist, what to expect, and more.

Bone Marrow Biopsy Costs and Transplant in India: Choices & Recovery
Learn about bone marrow biopsy and transplant costs in India. This guide offers insights into hospital selection, recovery, and decision-making for patients.

Bone Marrow Transplant Cost in India vs. USA & UK: A Guide for International Patients
A comprehensive guide for NRIs and international patients comparing the cost of Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) in India against the USA and UK. This article covers procedure costs, donor matching, and the logistical planning required for treatment in India.

CGHS Rates for Haematology & Blood Banking Tests
| Procedure Name | NABH Rate (₹) | Non-NABH Rate (₹) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Total Leucocytic Count (TLC) | As per CGHS OM | As per CGHS OM | | Differential Leucocytic Count (DLC) | As per CGHS OM | As per CGHS OM | | Total Red Cell count with MCV,MCH,MCHC,DRW | As per CGHS OM | As per CGHS OM | | Reticulocyte Count | As per CGHS OM | As per CGHS OM | | Packed Cell Volume (PCV) | As per CGHS OM | As per CGHS OM | | Bleeding Time | As per CGHS OM | As per CGHS OM | | Clotting Time | As per CGHS OM | As per CGHS OM | | Osmotic Fragility Test | As per CGHS OM | As per CGHS OM | | Bone Marrow Smear Examination | As per CGHS OM | As per CGHS OM | | Bone Marrow Smear Examination with Iron Stain | As per CGHS OM | As per CGHS OM | | Bone Marrow Smear Examination and Cytochemistry | As per CGHS OM | As per CGHS OM | | Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time (APTT) | As per CGHS OM | As per CGHS OM | | Bleeding Disorder Panel- PT, APTT, Thrombin Time Fibrinogen, D-Dimer/ Fibrinogen Degradation Products (FDP) | As per CGHS OM | As per CGHS OM | | Factor Assays-Factor VIII | As per CGHS OM | As per CGHS OM | | Factor Assays-Factor IX | As per CGHS OM | As per CGHS OM | | Platelet Function Tests | As per CGHS OM | As per CGHS OM | | Tests for Hypercoagulable States- Protein C, Protein S, Antithrombin | As per CGHS OM | As per CGHS OM | | Tests for Lupus Anticoagulant | As per CGHS OM | As per CGHS OM | | Tests for Antiphospholipid Antibody IgG, IgM (for Cardiolipin and B2 Glycoprotein 1) | As per CGHS OM | As per CGHS OM | | Tests for Sickling / Hb HPLC | As per CGHS OM | As per CGHS OM | | Cross Match | As per CGHS OM | As per CGHS OM | | Coomb’s Test - Direct | As per CGHS OM | As per CGHS OM | | Coomb’s Test - Indirect | As per CGHS OM | As per CGHS OM | | 3 Cell Panel- Antibody Screening for Pregnant Female | As per CGHS OM | As per CGHS OM | | 11 Cells Panel for Antibody Identification | As per CGHS OM | As per CGHS OM | | Rh Antibody Titre | As per CGHS OM | As per CGHS OM | | Platelet Concentrate Test | As per CGHS OM | As per CGHS OM | | Paroxysmal Nocturnal Haemoglobinuria (PNH) Panel- CD55, CD59 | As per CGHS OM | As per CGHS OM | | Foetal Haemoglobin (HbF) | As per CGHS OM | As per CGHS OM | | Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase (G6PD) | As per CGHS OM | As per CGHS OM | | Fibrinogen | As per CGHS OM | As per CGHS OM | | Coagulation profile | As per CGHS OM | As per CGHS OM | | Serum Haptoglobin Levels | As per CGHS OM | As per CGHS OM | | Urine For Myoglobin | As per CGHS OM | As per CGHS OM |

Anemia: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
A plain-language guide to anemia, its causes and treatment.