Microbiology

Microbiology

The Microbiology department actively involves in teaching and clinical diagnostic services to the tertiary care hospitals and adjoining health care facilities in this area. We also offer a 24 hour emergency laboratory service to the entire hospital through the microbiology section located in central laboratory.

Services
  • Bacteriological culture, antibiotic susceptibility and microscopy
  • Fungal culture and microscopy
  • Serological screening test for Retrovirus, Hepatitis B Virus, Hepatitis C virus, Dengue virus, Chikungunya virus, Leptospira, VDRL (syphilis) & Malaria
  • Retrovirus, Hepatitis B Virus, Hepatitis C virus reactive screening samples confirmed with ELISA
  • RNTCP recognized centre for TB diagnosis by AFB staining
  • WIDAL TEST for salmonella infection
  • Slide agglutination for RA, ASLO, CRP with titre value
  • Water bacteriology culture of environmental samples like OT and ICU for sterility checking Well equipped laboratory with high quality service
  • Samples processed and reported by qualified staffs
  • 24 hrs serology service
  • All tests are run with quality control and reported on time
  • Regular participation in EQAS (External quality assessment scheme, CMC, Vellore) with highest score
  • Direct communication with respective clinicians on critical reports with better patient care
  • All screening test reactive serology samples confirmed with ELISA.