About Us
Clinical Reference Laboratory
At Second Opinion CRL, our diagnostic services are supported by experienced professionals with extensive expertise across pathology and microbiology.
Methodology
Our Diagnostic Approach
Morphology first
Histomorphological assessment remains the foundation of diagnosis.
Context matters
Clinical, radiological and previous pathological information is considered where available.
IHC when indicated
Immunohistochemistry is used selectively to resolve specific diagnostic questions.
Ancillary testing when appropriate
Molecular and other ancillary investigations may be recommended for selected cases.
Structured conclusion
The final opinion clearly communicates the diagnosis, differential diagnosis and relevant recommendations.
Our Experts
At Second Opinion CRL – Clinical Reference Laboratory, our diagnostic services are supported by experienced professionals with extensive expertise across pathology and microbiology. Our team combines long-standing diagnostic experience with a multidisciplinary approach to laboratory medicine.
Dr. Vandna Gite
MD Pathology | Senior Pathologist
Dr. Vandana Gite is an experienced senior pathologist with over 20 years of expertise in diagnostic pathology. Her extensive experience encompasses the evaluation and interpretation of a wide range of pathological specimens, with a focus on accurate, clinically relevant and evidence-based diagnosis.
Her experience contributes to the specialist pathology review and second-opinion services provided by Second Opinion CRL.
Dr. Maruti Dhakane
Senior Pathologist
Dr. Maruti Dhakane is a senior pathologist with more than 23 years of experience in diagnostic pathology. His extensive professional experience includes the evaluation of diverse pathological specimens and complex diagnostic cases.
He contributes to the multidisciplinary diagnostic approach of Second Opinion CRL, supporting comprehensive pathology review and clinically meaningful diagnostic interpretation.
Mr. Vishal Shukla
MSc Microbiology | Senior Microbiologist
Mr. Vishal Shukla is an experienced microbiologist with more than 10 years of expertise in clinical microbiology and laboratory diagnostics.
His experience supports the microbiology and laboratory diagnostic services of Second Opinion CRL, with an emphasis on reliable laboratory processes, accurate interpretation and quality-focused diagnostic practice.
Our Commitment
Experience. Expertise. Collaboration. Diagnostic Clarity.
Our team brings together expertise from pathology and microbiology to provide a comprehensive laboratory and diagnostic consultation service.
Quality & Standards
Our diagnostic approach incorporates current evidence-based pathology practices, relevant tumour classification systems, staging frameworks, biomarker guidelines and structured reporting principles, as applicable to each case.
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