Article Per Year (5 Year)
p-Index From 2021 - 2026
0.562
P-Index
This Author published in this journals
All Journal Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology
Ashu Dogra
Unknown Affiliation
Public Health

Published : 3 Documents Claim Missing Document
Claim Missing Document
Check
Articles

Found 3 Documents
Search

 1 
Effect of Grey Zone Samples Testing by Enzyme Immunoassay and Its Impact on Enhancing Blood Safety: Experience from Tertiary Care Hospital based Blood Bank in Central Gujarat Ashu Dogra; Devanshi Gosai; Jasmin Jasani
Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology Vol. 15 No. 2 (2021): Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology
Publisher : Institute of Medico-legal Publications Pvt Ltd

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37506/ijfmt.v15i2.14280

Abstract

Background : Enzyme linked immunosorbent assay is a standard protocol adopted by majority of BloodBanks for screening of blood units for transfusion transmissible infections. The grey zone testing of samplesincreases sensitivity of ELISA tests which in turn enhances the safe blood transfusion practices. The presentstudy was thus designed to know the effect of repeat testing of Grey zone Blood Donor samples forimproving the sensitivity of ELISA Screening methods in blood banks.Methods:- All Blood Donor Samples which were 10% below the cut- off value were marked as Grey zonesamples and were repeated for ELISA screening . Interpretation of Repeat tests was done as per NACO andWHO guidelines and the samples which recorded their one or both O.D value above cut- off were labelledas reactive and samples which recorded one or both O.D value in grey zone were marked as indeterminate.Results and Conclusion: In present study, a total of 10,425 Blood Donors were screened for TTI’ s andout of 10,425 (15) Blood donor samples were found in grey zone. The results of repeat testing showed that9 (60%) Blood Donor samples were found to be confirm reactive for TTI. Grey zone sample testing shouldbe done routinely as a measure to enhance sensitivity of ELISA testing of Blood Donors in developingcountries.
Utility of the Cell Block Preparation as an Additive Tool to the Conventional Cytological Smears Devanshi Gosai; Kuntal Patel; Ashu Dogra; Jasmin Jasani
Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology Vol. 15 No. 2 (2021): Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology
Publisher : Institute of Medico-legal Publications Pvt Ltd

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37506/ijfmt.v15i2.14286

Abstract

Background: For the detection of malignancy in the serous fluids of the body, cytological examination ofthe fluid is very important. It is also of prime importance and seems difficult to differentiate the malignantcells from reactive mesothelial cells during fluid cytology. The cell block preparation is a useful and additivediagnostic tool when cellular features in cytology are inconclusive or suspicious. The aim of the study wasto assess the utilization of the cell technique as an additional tool along with the conventional smears thatwe are using in routine practice.Methods: 200 body (effusion) fluids were examined by the conventional cytological smears as well as bythe cell block technique.Conclusion: The diagnostic yield increases when we use the cell block preparation method along with theconventional smears because the architectural patterns and cell morphology are very well preserved in cellblock as compared to the smears.
A Study of Knowledge, Attitude and Practice (KAP) Regarding Voluntary Blood Donation among Health Care Professionals in Dhiraj Hospital- Vadodara R. K. Tandon; Gunjan Rathod; Raxitkumar Suthar; Ashu Dogra
Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology Vol. 15 No. 2 (2021): Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology
Publisher : Institute of Medico-legal Publications Pvt Ltd

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37506/ijfmt.v15i2.15014

Abstract

Background: Blood components like PCV, Whole Blood, Fresh Frozen Plasma(FFP), Platelet RichPlasma(PRP), Cryoprecipitate demands are increasing day by day in developing countries like India.So in our study to assess the overall knowledge, attitude and practice regarding the extent of blooddonation practice among health care workers have keen importance.Methods and Material: Our study which is a cross sectional study includes total of around 80 health careworkers of Dhiraj Hospital - Vadodara. On the basis of socio-demographic characteristics and accordingto the levels of Knowledge, Attitude and Practice among participants data were collected using a self –administered questionnaire. A structured questionnaire was given to all the health care workers working inthe Dhiraj hospital were taken into consideration.Results: Eighty health care workers were involved in our study which was conducted at Dhiraj hospitalVadodara among which it was found that about 55% donated to serve for humanity. A large group of around15% were donating as a replacement for their kith and kin. Around 10% were because of self motivateddecisions. And on the other side the reasons for non-donation by non-donors was that nobody approached tothem and it constituted to about 6%. Around 57% non donated due to some health related reasons while restof them non donated due to fear of disease transmission and fear of needle which constituted to about 17%.Conclusions: The health care workers of Dhiraj hospital were having overall level of knowledge, attitudeand practice was satisfactory. Health Professionals, various hospitals and blood banks services are demandedto develop new ways so to make blood donation services more reliable and accessible
Co-Authors Devanshi Gosai Gunjan Rathod Jasmin Jasani Kuntal Patel R. K. Tandon Raxitkumar Suthar