Dr. Kavya Shankaranarayana

Dr Kavya Shankaranarayana is an experienced diagnostic pathologist and laboratory medicine specialist in Bangalore with 17 years of clinical expertise spanning haematology, immunohematology, clinical pathology, immunopathology, digital pathology, bone marrow evaluation, flow cytometry, pre-renal transplant laboratory workup, and NABL quality management.

Clinicians and patients searching for the best pathologist in Bangalore, a reliable laboratory medicine specialist in Karnataka, or expert immunohematology and transplant workup doctor will find MD credentialled, NABL certified internal auditor, digital pathology experienced diagnostic care.

Dr Kavya consults in English, Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi.

Areas of Expertise

Dr Kavya's diagnostic practice covers the full spectrum of laboratory pathology, with focused depth in haematology, immunohematology for transplant support, clinical pathology, immunopathology, bone marrow and flow cytometry based diagnostics, and quality management for laboratory accreditation. Her additional expertise in digital pathology reflects engagement with evolving diagnostic technology.

Haematology and Bone Marrow Diagnostics in Bangalore

Comprehensive haematological evaluation and bone marrow assessment:

• Peripheral Blood Smear Morphology Interpretation
• Complete Blood Count (CBC) Analysis
• Bone Marrow Aspiration and Biopsy Interpretation
• Flow Cytometry for Haematological Malignancies
• Leukaemia and Lymphoma Diagnostic Workup
• Haemoglobinopathy Screening and Diagnosis
• Thalassaemia and Sickle Cell Screening
• Coagulation Disorder Evaluation
• Bleeding Time and Clotting Profile Interpretation
• Pancytopenia Workup
• Iron Deficiency and Megaloblastic Anaemia Diagnosis

Immunohematology and Pre-Transplant Laboratory Workup in Bangalore

Specialised immunohematology for transfusion safety and transplant support:

• CDC Cross Matching for Pre-Renal Transplant Workup
• Antibody Screening for Transfusion Safety
• Blood Group Typing and Cross Matching
• Direct and Indirect Coombs Testing
• Alloantibody Identification
• Rare Blood Group Identification
• Transfusion Reaction Workup

Immunopathology and Autoimmune Diagnostics

Laboratory diagnosis of autoimmune and immune-mediated conditions:

• Autoimmune Disease Panel Interpretation
• ANA (Antinuclear Antibody) Testing
• ANCA Testing
• Complement Level Assessment
• Food Allergy Panel Testing
• Inhalation Allergy Panel Testing
• Immunoglobulin Level Assessment

Clinical Pathology

Comprehensive routine and specialised clinical laboratory testing:

• Urine Analysis
• Body Fluid Analysis (CSF, Pleural, Peritoneal, Synovial)
• Semen Analysis
• Cytology Interpretation
• Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology (FNAC) Interpretation
• Histopathology Coordination
• Biochemistry Test Interpretation

Digital Pathology

Digitised diagnostic imaging for enhanced accuracy and remote consultation:

• Digitised Slide Imaging
• Digital Pathology Based Diagnosis
• Remote Pathology Consultation
• Standardised Digital Reporting
• Quality Assurance in Digital Pathology

Laboratory Quality Management and NABL Accreditation

Laboratory quality assurance and accreditation support, certified as NABL Internal Auditor:

• NABL Internal Auditing
• Quality Management System Implementation
• Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) Development
• Process Standardisation
• Validation Protocol Design
• Quality Indicator Monitoring
• Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) Implementation
• Non-Conformance Identification and Resolution
• Proficiency Testing Coordination
• Risk Management in Laboratory Settings
• Training Module Development for Laboratory Staff

Conditions Supported

• Haematological Malignancies (Leukaemia, Lymphoma Diagnostic Workup)
• Haemoglobinopathies (Thalassaemia, Sickle Cell)
• Coagulation and Bleeding Disorders
• Pre-Renal Transplant Laboratory Workup
• Autoimmune Disease Laboratory Evaluation
• Food and Inhalation Allergy Testing
• Transfusion Compatibility Testing
• Pancytopenia and Anaemia Workup
• Body Fluid Analysis for Clinical Correlation

Professional Experience

• Consultant, Department of Pathology, Manipal Hospital, Kanakapura Road, Bangalore
• Previous Consultant, Tenet Diagnostics
• Previous Consultant, Anand Diagnostic Laboratory

Her diagnostic laboratory career spans both hospital-based and standalone diagnostic laboratory environments. Her Tenet Diagnostics and Anand Diagnostic Laboratory tenures provided high-volume diagnostic pathology exposure across routine and specialised testing.

At Manipal Hospital, she plays an integral role in multidisciplinary teams by providing consultative diagnostic insights to clinicians, supporting differential diagnosis formulation and treatment strategy refinement. She mentors young pathologists and laboratory technologists and participates in national-level conferences, symposiums, and workshops.

Credentials, Qualifications and Memberships

Qualifications

• MBBS from Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Whitefield (2009)
• MD Pathology from Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Whitefield (2013)
• Certified NABL Internal Auditor

Professional Memberships

• Indian Medical Association (IMA)
• Karnataka Chapter of the Indian Association of Pathologists and Microbiologists (KCIAPM)

NABL Certified Auditor and Digital Pathology Experienced Female Diagnostic Pathologist with Transplant Immunohematology Capability

Diagnostic pathology is a specialty where the combination of formal quality management credentialling, engagement with emerging technologies, and niche laboratory capabilities in areas like transplant immunohematology creates a practice profile that extends meaningfully beyond routine laboratory reporting. Dr Kavya's Certified NABL Internal Auditor credential reflects formal competence in quality management system implementation, process standardisation, and laboratory accreditation, the backbone of reliable diagnostic laboratory practice.

Her immunohematology expertise including CDC cross-matching for pre-renal transplant workup supports Manipal Hospital's transplant programme through accurate compatibility testing that directly impacts transplant outcomes. Her engagement with digital pathology through digitised slide imaging, standardised digital reporting, and remote consultation reflects adoption of technology that is transforming pathology practice nationally. Combined with flow cytometry and bone marrow evaluation capability supporting haematological malignancy diagnostics, KCIAPM membership, prior experience at two major diagnostic laboratory chains (Tenet and Anand), and multilingual consultation in English, Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi, this depth of diagnostic pathology expertise is now offered through Manipal Hospital, Kanakapura Road.

Book an Appointment

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