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Microbiology |
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Division
of Microbiology:
Early accurate diagnosis of opportunistic infections
(OIs), the common presenting symptom of the patients,
is the key for success of effective management and preventive
measures. The Microbiology Division specializes in diagnosing
opportunistic infections in HIV infected patients caused
by bacteria, fungi and parasites. It is well equipped
with instruments such as BACTEC TB 460 for rapid radiometric
culture and identification of Mycobacterium tuberculosis
and anti-TB drug sensitivity testing, Fluorescent Microscope
(Leica) attached to a digital camera, Class II BioSafety
Cabinet.
Diagnostic
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TB Diagnosis by
AFB Staining method, AFB Culture & Anti-TB drug
susceptibility test by rapid, Semi-automated Radiometric
method using BACTEC TB 460. |
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Identification of bacterial
infections by conventional culture based methods and
antibiotic susceptibility testing for the recovered
bacteria |
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Fungal identification by special
staining methods and culture. |
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Parasite identification by special
staining and microscopic examination. |
In order to give the utmost confidence in our capabilities
and results, we participate in an EQAS program, College of
American Pathologists (CAP) and have an excellent track record
of top scores in these programmes. |
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