Pathology Secrets: Why Your Lab Report Might Be Wrong | Life in Focus with Dr. Raunaklaxmi

Why is your morning sugar high even after fasting? Can you drink water before a blood test? In this episode of Life in Focus, Dr. Raunak Laxmi Shirsath Talele sits down with Dr. Poorva Rane Surve (MD Pathologist, Swanand Pathology) to decode the secrets behind your lab reports.

We discuss the "Dawn Phenomenon," the "Nok-Jhok" between Radiologists and Pathologists, and the critical importance of Thalassemia testing before marriage.

📍 In This Episode:
00:00 - Introduction: Dr. Raunak & Dr. Poorva
03:15 - Radiology vs. Pathology: The "Nok-Jhok"
08:30 - Viral Myth: Fasting does NOT mean "Nirjal Upvas" (Drink Water!)
12:45 - Dawn Phenomenon: Why sugar spikes when you starve
16:20 - Thyroid Testing: Meds before or after blood sample?
20:10 - Urine Culture: Stop using home bottles!
24:50 - The "ChatGPT" Patient: A case of Esophagus Cancer
28:00 - Thalassemia: Why India is the capital & Pre-marital testing
35:00 - Rapid Fire & Conclusion

👨‍⚕️ About the Guest: Dr. Poorva Rane Surve is a Consultant Pathologist and Founder of Swanand Pathology in Dombivli (First ISO-certified standalone lab in the area).
Website: https://swanandpathology.com/about.html

🎙️ About the Host: Dr. Raunaklaxmi Shirsath Talele is a Consultant Radiologist at Adyakshar Imaging. She brings medical conversations to life, focusing on clarity and patient awareness.

Profile: https://adyaksharimaging.com/aboutdrr...
Instagram:   / raunakinfocus  

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