Psychiatric Pathology & Diagnostic Services in Kota

Lithium Monitoring — Gold Standard for Bipolar Disorder

Lithium is one of the most effective mood stabilizers known to medicine, but it requires respect. If levels get too high, it can affect the kidneys and thyroid, or cause tremors and confusion. We perform Serum Lithium Estimation every 3–6 months once stable, along with Kidney Function (Creatinine) and Thyroid (TSH) monitoring.

Clozapine Monitoring — For Resistant Schizophrenia

Clozapine is often a "miracle drug" for patients who have not responded to any other antipsychotic. Rarely, it can lower the white blood cell count (Agranulocytosis), weakening the immune system. We follow a mandatory monitoring schedule with regular Complete Blood Counts (CBC/TLC/DLC) to ensure your immune system remains strong.

Anticonvulsant Levels — Valproate & Carbamazepine

Medications like Sodium Valproate (Encorate/Valparin) and Carbamazepine (Tegretol) are often used as mood stabilizers. We monitor these levels to prevent liver strain and ensure the dosage is sufficient to prevent manic episodes without causing excessive drowsiness.

General Metabolic & Safety Monitoring

For patients on any long-term psychiatric medication, we monitor weight, blood sugar, cholesterol, and liver function to ensure the medication is not creating new health problems while solving existing ones.

Treatment-Resistant Patients

If you have tried 2 or more medications with little success — antidepressants, antipsychotics, or mood stabilizers.

Sensitive Patients

People who experience unusual or severe side effects from standard doses.

Elderly Patients

Seniors often have slower metabolisms and take multiple drugs — making precision vital to avoid dangerous interactions.

Children & Adolescents

To minimize the risk of side effects in developing brains.

Sample Collection

A simple saliva sample or buccal swab (rubbing a cotton swab inside your cheek). No needles required.

Lab Analysis

The sample is sent to a specialized genetic laboratory where your DNA is mapped against a database of common psychiatric drugs.

Detailed Report

We receive a detailed report categorizing medications into three bins:

ADHD Testing — Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

ADHD is often missed or misdiagnosed as anxiety or "bad behavior."

• For Children: We assess if a child's struggle in school is due to an inability to sustain attention or control impulses.
• For Adults: Many adults have lived their whole lives feeling "disorganized" or "unproductive." Our testing confirms if Adult ADHD is the root cause, opening the door to effective medication and coaching strategies.

IQ Testing — Intelligence Quotient

An IQ test is not just about a number; it's about understanding potential.

• Educational Planning: We help identify gifted children who need more challenges, as well as children with Intellectual Disabilities who need specialized support (Special Education).
• Learning Styles: We analyze verbal vs. performance intelligence to understand how you or your child learns best.

Dementia & Memory Screening

Is it normal aging, or is it the start of Alzheimer's?

• Early Detection: Our specialized memory scales can detect the subtle cognitive declines of Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) or early Dementia long before they become obvious in daily life.
• Differentiation: We help distinguish between genuine memory loss (Dementia) and "Pseudodementia" caused by severe depression.

General Cognitive Assessments

We assess specific brain functions following an injury, stroke, or illness — including Executive Functioning (planning, organizing, multitasking) and Processing Speed (how quickly your brain takes in and uses new information).