Microbiology and Serology

The department offers specialized diagnostic services in the areas of

• Bacteriology
• Mycology (Fungal infections)
• Mycobacteriology (Tuberculosis)
• Examination of urine and stool
• Serology for viral infections.
• Molecular diagnostic methods for viral infections.

All the above tests are accredited by the National Accreditation Board for Laboratories (NABL). The quality systems are compliant with the ISO / IEC 15189 standard guidelines. The department is equipped with automated state of the art technology that includes MALDI-TOF besides BacT alert and Vitek 2 for Bacteriology, CMIA , ELFA and ELISA for Serology, MGIT for Mycobacteriology , Real time PCR for Virology, CBNAAT for multiple parameters. The department provides services 24×7. The technologists and staff of the department are trained to work independently, to ensure smooth functioning and compliance with the quality systems. The menu of tests includes all the facilities required for the rapid and accurate diagnosis for management of infections in patients. The department serves as a referral centre for some of the advanced diagnostic tests. The department provides services for environmental surveillance testing in the hospital.