Microbiology Department
Microbiology is a specialized branch of laboratory medicine dedicated to the detection of microorganisms including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites that cause infectious diseases. By employing automated culture methods, microscopy, serological methods, and advanced molecular diagnostic technologies, the department plays a crucial role in the diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and surveillance of infectious diseases.
In modern healthcare, Microbiology laboratories are indispensable for patient management, infection control, antimicrobial stewardship, and public health initiatives. The Department of Microbiology is equipped with stat of the art automated systems, rapid diagnostic methods, and molecular platforms, Our Microbiology services provide clinicians with timely and accurate information for effective therapeutic decisions and improved patient outcomes.
The primary objective of quality Microbiology services is achieved through the use of advanced diagnostic equipment, automated culture and identification system, and standardized methodologies.
Major Equipment
The Department of Microbiology is equipped with advanced diagnostic platforms and biosafety infrastructure to provide accurate, reliable, and timely detection of infectious diseases. The major equipment available in the department include:
BioMerieux BacT/ALERT 3D
Automated Blood Culture System
ESCO Class II Biosafety Cabinet
High-Containment Biosafety Cabinet for Safe Handling of Infectious Specimens
Molbio Truenat PCR Analyzer
Chip-based Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) System for Rapid Molecular Diagnostics
BioMerieux VITEK 2
Automated Identification and Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing System
Meril ELISA Reader and Washer
Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay
CoDx Biomolecular System
MIC Polymerase Chain Reaction Analyser
Abbott ARCHITECT Plus
Automated Chemiluminescent Microparticle Immunoassay (CMIA) Analyzer
Nikon Eclipse 50i Fluorescence Microscope
Fluorescence Microscopy for lab diagnosis of Autoimmune disorders
GeneXpert – CBNAAT
Cartridge Based Nucleic Acid Amplification Test
Services Offered – The Microbiology Department
The Microbiology Department provides a comprehensive range of diagnostic services, including:
- Culture & Sensitivity (Blood, Urine, Body Fluids, Respiratory Samples, Swab, Pus, Semen, Tissue); Anaerobic culture
- AFB stain for sputum/Extra pulmonary.
- Slit skin smear for leprosy
- Mantoux test
- KOH Mount
- Fungal Culture
- Stool routine (Ova & Cyst)
- Modified AFB stain for Cryptosporidium/Isospora
- ASO, CRP, RPR, WIDAL, RF
- Leptospira
- Dengue NS1 & IgM
- Anti-HIV, HBsAg, Anti HCV, HBeAg, Anti HAV, Anti HBs titre
- Anti CCP, Syphilis TP, Procalcitonin
- ANA (Immuno Fluorescence)
- Scrub typhus
- RTPCR (Real Time Polymerase Chain Reaction ) – SARS CoV2, HCV (Qualitative)
- CBNAAT (Cartridge Based Nucleic Acid Amplification Test) – HBV Viral Load, MTB Detection (Pulmonary/Extrapulmonary)
- TrueNAT (Chip Based Real Time PCR) – MTB Detection (Pulmonary/Extra pulmonary), HLA – B27
