Our laboratory is dedicated to the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of infectious diseases. We play a crucial role in helping physicians identify and manage infections in patients. In this laboratory, we perform a wide range of tests to detect, identify, and characterize microorganisms (such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites) that may be causing infections. Some of the common tests we conduct include culturing samples to isolate and identify specific organisms, performing antibiotic susceptibility testing to determine the most effective treatment, Serological tests to determine the presence of antibody/antigen which helps to to determine the stage of disease, conducting molecular testing to detect and characterize pathogens at the genetic level. Our highly skilled team of microbiologists, medical laboratory technologists, and infectious disease specialists work together to provide accurate and timely results.
AFB CULTURE
Specimen All samples except blood
Container Sterile container
Turn-Around-Time 8 Weeks
Description
AFB stain means acid fast stain. AFB stain is a differential stain used to detect acid-fast bacilli, mainly mycobacterium, that may cause tuberculosis. Besides TB, the other main mycobacterial infections are leprosy and a TB-like disease that affects people with HIV/AIDS. A positive AFB smear indicates a likely mycobacterial infection. The AFB culture is then used to identify the specific mycobacteria.
AFB CULTURE CSF
Specimen CSF
Container Sterile container
Turn-Around-Time 8 Weeks
Description
A positive AFB smear indicates a likely mycobacterial infection. The AFB culture is then used to identify the specific mycobacteria.
AFB CULTURE URINE
Specimen Urine
Container Sterile container
Turn-Around-Time 8 Weeks
Description
A positive AFB smear indicates a likely mycobacterial infection. The AFB culture is then used to identify the specific mycobacteria.
CULTURE & SENSITIVITY
Specimen All samples
Container Sterile container
Turn-Around-Time 3 Days
Description
Check whether the sample has any bacterial infection and also about the drug susceptibility of the isolated organism.
FUNGAL CULTURE
SpecimenAll samples except swab
ContainerSterile container
Turn-Around-Time 30 Days
Description
Identification of fungus in the given specimen.
FUNGAL STAIN
Specimen All samples except swab
Container Air tight container
Turn-Around-Time 24 Hours
Description
Identification of fungus by observing the smear through a microscope.
GENEXPERT MTB- RIF ULTRA
Specimen Sputum/ Tissue/ Urine (3 days early morning samples)
Container Air tight container
Turn-Around-Time 4 Hours
Description
Detects the presence of Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex and its resistance to drug Rifampicin.
INDIA INK PREPARATION FOR FUNGUS (CRYPTOCOCCUS)
Specimen CSF
Container Sterile container
Turn-Around-Time 4 Hours
Description
India ink is used to detect the presence of encapsulated yeast in CSF, particularly Cryptococcus neoformans which causes cryptococcal meningitis.
KOH SMEAR FOR FUNGUS
Specimen Skin/Hair/Nail
Container Air tight container
Turn-Around-Time 3 Hours
Description
Detection of fungal elements by microscopic examination. KOH serve as an enzymatic agent that breaks down debris in a specimen, such as epithelial cells and WBCs, to view yeast or pseudohyphae.
NAIL CLIPPING FOR FUNGUS
Specimen Nail piece
Container Air tight container
Turn-Around-Time 24 Hours
Description
Diagnosis of fungal infection in the nail.
OP (OPERATION THEATRE SWAB)
Specimen Sterile swab
Turn-Around-Time 14 Days
Description
The OT swab culture test is done to check for and identify aerobic bacteria on different equipment and surfaces in an operation theatre. Its purpose is to determine if the OT is free from harmful microbes.
PUS FOR AFB CULTURE
Specimen Pus
Container Sterile container
Turn-Around-Time 56 Days
Description
Isolation of viable Mycobacterium tuberculosis from the sample.
SCRAPING FOR FUNGUS
Specimen Skin scrapings
Container Air tight container
Turn-Around-Time 3 Hours
Description
Direct examination of skin scrapings for fungus.
SCRAPINGS FOR PARASITES
Specimen Skin scrapings
ContainerAir tight container
Turn-Around-Time 2 Hours
Description
Direct examination of skin scrapings for parasites.
SEMEN CULTURE & AUTOMATED SUSCEPTIBILITY
Specimen Semen
Container Sterile container
Turn-Around-Time 3 Days
Description
Used to identify aerobic bacterial infection present in the semen sample and selection of appropriate antibiotics against the pathogen causing the infection.
SPUTUM AFB CULTURE
Specimen 3 Sputum samples (3 consecutive days)
Container Sterile air tight container
Turn-Around-Time 8 Weeks
Description
Detects the presence of viable Mycobacterium tuberculosis from the sputum sample.
STOOL CULTURE & SENSITIVITY
Specimen Stool
Container Sterile container
Turn-Around-Time 3 Days
Description
Isolation of pathogenic microbes from the given stool sample and selection of appropriate antibiotics against the pathogen causing the infection.
STOOL HANGING DROP
Specimen Stool
Container Sterile container
Turn-Around-Time 2 Hours
Description
The hanging drop test for stool is performed to visualize the motility or movement pattern of microorganisms in the stool sample, which help in their identification and diagnosis of disease caused by these microorganisms. The test principally helps in the diagnosis of Cholera.
THROAT SWAB KLB
Specimen Sterile swab/ Smear from throat
Container Sterile container
Turn-Around-Time 24 Hours
Description
The Klebs-Löffler's Bacillus (KLB) Smear test measures the number of heterochromatic granules in the throat swab. With the help of this test, one can deduce the presence of Corynebacterium, which causes diphtheria.
AFB STAIN FOR CRYPTOSPORIDIUM
Specimen Stool
Container Sterile container
Turn- Around-Time 4 Hours
Description
Cryptosporidium, a protozoan parasite has become an important cause of human enteric disease- cryptosporidiosis, which may range from sub-clinical or self-limiting mild disease to a cholera-like diarrhea, characterized by dehydration, fever, and abdominal pain. While Cryptosporidium parvum is the most prevelant cause of cryptosporidiosis in humans, other species of Cryptosporidium have also been found in feces of immunocompromised patients. Usual diagnostic method for this parasite are fecal smear preparation, modified Ziehl-Neelsen staining, microscopic consideration and oocyst observation.
AUTOMATED BLOOD CULTURE & SUSCEPTIBILITY
Specimen Blood
Container BacT Alert blood culture bottle (Yellow-paediatric and Green-adult)
TurnAround- Time 5 Days
Description
Automated blood culture and susceptibility testing systems provide automated inoculation, reading and interpretation. These systems have the advantage of being rapid and convenient. If the blood culture is positive, it means you have a bacterial or yeast infection in your blood. The results usually help to identify the specific bacteria or fungi that’s causing the infection. Depending on the type of organism discovered in your blood, another test called sensitivity or susceptibility test is performed. This helps to determine which medication will work best against that organism.
AUTOMATED BONE MARROW CULTURE & SUSCEPTIBILITY WITH MIC
Specimen Bone marrow
Container BacT Alert culture bottle/Sterile container
Turn-Around Time 5 Days
Description
Bone marrow culture is an examination of the soft, fatty tissue found inside certain bones. The bone marrow tissue produces blood cells.This test is done to look for an infection inside the bone marrow. Automated culture and susceptibility testing systems provide automated inoculation, reading and interpretation. The results usually help to identify the specific bacteria or fungi that’s causing the infection. Depending on the type of organism discovered, another test called sensitivity or susceptibility test is performed. This helps to determine which medication will work best against that organism.
AUTOMATED C.S.F.CULTURE & SUSCEPTIBILITY WITH MIC
Specimen CSF
Container BacT Alert culture bottle/Sterile container
Turn-Around Time 3 Days
Description
Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) is a clear, colorless, watery fluid that flows in and around your brain and spinal cord. CSF culture is a laboratory test used to look for bacteria, fungi, and viruses in the CSF. Automated culture and susceptibility testing systems provide automated inoculation, reading and interpretation. The results usually help to identify the specific bacteria or fungi that’s causing the infection. Depending on the type of organism discovered, another test called sensitivity or susceptibility test is performed. This helps to determine which medication will work best against that organism.
AUTOMATED CULTURE & SUSCEPTIBILITY
Specimen All samples
Container BacT Alert culture bottle/Sterile container
Turn-Around-Time 3 Days
Description
Automated culture and susceptibility testing systems provide automated inoculation, reading and interpretation. These systems have the advantage of being rapid and convenient. Abnormal results suggest that you have an infection in the specimen you have provided. The infection may be from bacteria, virus, or fungi.
AUTOMATED FLUID CULTURE & SUSCEPTIBILITY WITH MIC
Specimen Fluid
Container BacT Alert culture bottle/Sterile container
Turn-Around-Time 3-5 Days
Description
Automated fluid culture susceptibility testing systems provide automated inoculation, reading and interpretation.These systems have the advantage of being rapid and convenient. Abnormal results suggest that you have an infection in the specimen you have provided. The infection may be from bacteria, virus, or fungi.
AUTOMATED PLEURAL FLUID CULTURE & SUSCEPTIBILITY WITH MIC
Specimen Pleural fluid
Container Sterile container
Turn-Around-Time 3 Days
Description
Pleural fluid culture is a test that examines a sample of fluid that has been collected in the pleural space to see if you have an infection or to understand the cause of buildup of fluid in this space. The pleural space is the area between the lining of the outside of the lungs (pleura) and the wall of the chest.
AUTOMATED SYNOVIAL FLUID CULTURE & SUSCEPTIBILITY WITH MIC
SpecimenSynovial fluid
Container
Sterile container
Turn-Around-Time 3 Days
Description
Synovial fluid, also known as joint fluid, is a thick liquid located between your joints.This fluid cushions the ends of bones and reduces friction when you move your joints. Synovial fluid culture is a laboratory test to detect infection-causing pathogens in a sample of fluid surrounding a joint. Automated culture and susceptibility testing systems provide automated inoculation, reading and interpretation.The results usually help to identify the specific bacteria or fungi that’s causing the infection. Depending on the type of organism discovered, another test called sensitivity or susceptibility test is performed. This helps to determine which medication will work best against that organism.
AUTOMATED ASCITIC FLUID CULTURE & SUSCEPTIBILITY WITH MIC
Specimen Ascitic fluid
Container Sterile container
Turn-Around-Time 3 Days
Description
Ascites is the accumulation of a fluid in the abdominal cavity, also known as peritoneal space. This fluid is called ascitic fluid. The Culture and Sensitivity- Ascitic Fluid test diagnoses the cause of the formation of this fluid. Automated culture and susceptibility testing systems provide automated inoculation, reading and interpretation. The results usually help to identify the specific bacteria or fungi that’s causing the infection. Depending on the type of organism discovered, another test called sensitivity or susceptibility test is performed. This helps to determine which medication will work best against that organism.
AUTOMATED ASCITIC FLUID CULTURE & SUSCEPTIBILITY WITH MIC
Specimen Ascitic fluid
Container Sterile container
TurnAround-Time 3 Days
Description
Ascites is the accumulation of a fluid in the abdominal cavity, also known as peritoneal space. This fluid is called ascitic fluid. The Culture and Sensitivity- Ascitic Fluid test diagnoses the cause of the formation of this fluid. Automated culture and susceptibility testing systems provide automated inoculation, reading and interpretation. The results usually help to identify the specific bacteria or fungi that’s causing the infection. Depending on the type of organism discovered, another test called sensitivity or susceptibility test is performed. This helps to determine which medication will work best against that organism.
BRONCHIAL WASH FOR AFB STAIN
Specimen Bronchial washings
Container Sterile container
Turn-Around-Time 4 Hours
Description
Positive AFB smear indicates a probable mycobacterial infection. However, a culture must be performed to confirm a diagnosis and identify the species of mycobacteria present. For people with signs and symptoms of an active TB infection, AFB smear results are considered together with results from NAAT for TB.
C.S.F. CULTURE & SENSITIVITY
Specimen CSF
Container Sterile container
Turn-Around-Time 3 Days
Description
Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) is a clear, colorless, watery fluid that flows in and around your brain and spinal cord. CSF culture is a laboratory test to look for bacteria, fungi, and viruses in the CSF.
C.S.F. GRAM'S STAIN
Specimen CSF
Container Sterile container
Turn-Around-Time 3 Hours
Description
The main benefit of a gram stain is that it helps your doctor diagnose if you have a bacterial infection, and to determine what type of bacteria (gram positive or gram negative) are causing it. This can help your doctor determine an effective treatment plan. Gram stain of the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) is a rapid, inexpensive, and accurate method for detecting the etiologic agents of bacterial meningitis.
EAR SWAB CULTURE & SENSITIVITY
Specimen Sterile swab
Container Sterile container
Turn-Around-Time 3 Days
Description
The culture and sensitivity ear swab is a test that is performed on a sample of swab taken from the ear. It is performed to confirm ear infection.The culture is then tested to check and confirm the causative agents behind your current infection as well as to determine the sensitivity of the bacteria to antibiotics. This sensitivity test is then used to determine the best course of treatment against the infection.
EAR SWAB CULTURE & AUTOMATED SUSCEPTIBILITY
Specimen Sterile swab
Container Sterile container
Turn-Around-Time 3 Days
Description
The culture and sensitivity ear swab is a test that is performed on a sample of swab taken from the ear. It is performed to confirm ear infection. Automated culture and susceptibility testing systems provide automated inoculation, reading and interpretation. Depending on the type of organism discovered, another test called sensitivity or susceptibility test is performed. This helps to determine which medication will work best against that organism.
FLUID AFB STAIN
Specimen Fluid
Container Air tight container
Turn-Around-Time 4 Hours
Description
The acid-fast stain is a laboratory test that determines if the specimen is infected with the bacteria that causes tuberculosis (TB) and other illnesses.
FLUID CULTURE & SENSITIVITY
Specimen Fluid
Container Sterile container
Turn-Around-Time 3 Days
Description
Culture and sensitivity testing is done to help diagnose an infection. It also helps your health care provider to decide which medicines to use for treating your infection.
GRAM'S STAIN
Specimen All samples except blood and stool
Container Sterile container
Turn-Around-Time 3 Hours
Description
The main benefit of a gram stain is that it helps to detect whether you have a bacterial infection, and it determines what type of bacteria (gram positive or gram negative) are causing it. When the stain combines with bacteria in a sample, the bacteria will either stay purple or turn pink or red. If the bacteria stays purple, they are Gram-positive. If the bacteria turns pink, they are Gram-negative. This can help your doctor determine an effective treatment plan. Fungi (in the form of yeasts or molds) can also be recognized with the Gram stain.
NASAL SWAB CULTURE & SENSITIVITY
Specimen Nasal swab
Container sterile swab
Turn-Around-Time 3 Days
Description
A nasopharyngeal culture is used to check the upper respiratory infection by using a conventional method. It is done when you have symptoms such as a runny nose or cough. It helps to detect what microorganism is causing the disease.
NASAL SWAB CULTURE & AUTOMATED SUSCEPTIBILITY
Specimen Nasal swab
Container Sterile swab
Turn-Around-Time 3 Days
Description
A nasopharyngeal culture is used to check the upper respiratory infection by using a conventional method. It is done when you have symptoms such as a runny nose or cough. It helps to detect what microorganism is causing the disease. Automated culture and susceptibility testing systems provide automated inoculation, reading and interpretation.The results usually help to identify the specific bacteria or fungi that’s causing the infection. Depending on the type of organism discovered, another test called sensitivity or susceptibility test is performed. This helps to determine which medication will work best against that organism.
NIPPLE DISCHARGE C/S
Specimen Nipple discharge
Container Sterile container
Turn-Around-Time 3 Days
Description
Nipple discharge is a common complaint in women who are not pregnant or breastfeeding, especially during the reproductive years. Spontaneous unilateral nipple discharge, regardless of color, is considered abnormal. Nipple discharge may be breast milk or an exudate produced by a number of conditions. It can be serous (yellow), mucinous (clear and watery), milky, bloody, purulent, multicolored and sticky, or pink. Culture and sensitivity of nipple discharge is done to detect the presence of any pathogenic organisms if present.
NIPPLE DISCHARGE CULTURE & AUTOMATED SUSCEPTIBILITY
Specimen Nipple discharge
Container Sterile container
Turn-Around-Time 3 Days
Description
Nipple discharge is a common complaint in women who are not pregnant or breastfeeding, especially during the reproductive years. Spontaneous unilateral nipple discharge, regardless of color, is considered abnormal. Nipple discharge may be breast milk or an exudate produced by a number of conditions. It can be serous (yellow), mucinous (clear and watery), milky, bloody, purulent, multicolored and sticky, pink. Culture and sensitivity of nipple discharge is done to detect the presence of any pathogenic organisms if present. Automated culture and susceptibility testing systems provide automated inoculation, reading and interpretation. The results usually help to identify the specific bacteria or fungi that’s causing the infection. Depending on the type of organism discovered, another test called sensitivity or susceptibility test is performed. This helps to determine which medication will work best against that organism.
PERITONEAL DIALYSIS FLUID C/S
Specimen Fluid
Container Sterile container
Turn-Around-Time 3 Days
Description
When kidneys fail, waste products such as urea and creatinine build up in the blood. One way to remove these wastes is a process called peritoneal dialysis (PD). The walls of the abdominal cavity are lined with a membrane called the peritoneum. During PD, a mixture of dextrose (sugar), salt, and other minerals dissolved in water, called dialysis solution, is placed in a person’s abdominal cavity through a catheter. The body’s peritoneal membrane enclosing the digestive organs allows waste products and extra body fluid to pass from the blood into the dialysis solution. These wastes then leave the body when the used solution is drained from the abdomen. Abnormal results suggest that you have an infection of the specimen you have provided. The infection may be from bacteria, viruses, or fungi.
PERITONEAL DIALYSIS FLUID & AUTOMATED SUSCEPTIBILITY
Specimen Fluid
Container Sterile container
Turn-Around-Time 3 Days
Description
When kidneys fail, waste products such as urea and creatinine build up in the blood. One way to remove these wastes is a process called peritoneal dialysis (PD). The walls of the abdominal cavity are lined with a membrane called the peritoneum. During PD, a mixture of dextrose (sugar), salt, and other minerals dissolved in water, called dialysis solution, is placed in a person’s abdominal cavity through a catheter. The body’s peritoneal membrane enclosing the digestive organs allows waste products and extra body fluid to pass from the blood into the dialysis solution. These wastes then leave the body when the used solution is drained from the abdomen. Automated culture and susceptibility testing systems provide automated inoculation, reading and interpretation. The results usually help to identify the specific bacteria or fungi that’s causing the infection. Depending on the type of organism discovered, another test called sensitivity or susceptibility test is performed. This helps to determine which medication will work best against that organism.
PLEURAL FLUID CULTURE & SENSITIVITY
Specimen Fluid
Container Air tight container
Turn-Around-Time 3 Days
Description
Pleural fluid culture is a test that examines a sample of fluid that has collected in the pleural space to see if you have an infection or understand the cause of buildup of fluid in this space. The pleural space is the area between the lining of the outside of the lungs (pleura) and the wall of the chest.
PLEURAL FLUID AFB
Specimen Fluid
Container Sterile Container
Turn-Around-Time 4 Hours
Description
An acid-fast bacteria (AFB) culture of pleural fluid is done to find out if you have tuberculosis (TB) or another mycobacterial infection.
PUS CULTURE & SENSITIVITY
Specimen Pus
Container Sterile Container
Turn-Around-Time 3 Days
Description
This test is done on a pus sample to identify the presence of pathogenic organisms. A positive result means that bacteria or other organisms did grow and that your wound is infected. From your test results, your healthcare provider can figure out the best antibiotic to treat it.
PUS CULTURE & AUTOMATED SUSCEPTIBILITY
Specimen Pus
Container Sterile Container
Turn-Around-Time 3 Days
Description
This test is done on a pus sample to identify the presence of pathogenic organisms. A positive result means that bacteria or other organisms did grow and that your wound is infected. Automated culture and susceptibility testing systems provide automated inoculation, reading and interpretation. The results usually help to identify the specific bacteria or fungi that’s causing the infection. Depending on the type of organism discovered, another test called sensitivity or susceptibility test is performed. This helps to determine which medication will work best against that organism.
PUS FOR AFB STAIN
Specimen Pus
Container Sterile Container
Turn-Around-Time 4 Hours
Description
AFB stain means acid fast stain. AFB stain is a differential stain used to detect acid-fast bacilli, mainly Mycobacterium that may cause tuberculosis (Mycobacterium tuberculosis).
PUS FOR GRAM STAIN
Specimen Pus
Container Sterile container/Swab
Turn-Around-Time 3 Hours
Description
The main benefit of a gram stain is that it helps your doctor diagnose if you have a bacterial infection, and it determines what type of bacteria (gram positive or gram negative) are causing it. This can help your doctor determine an effective treatment plan.
SEMEN CULTURE & SENSITIVITY
Specimen Semen
Container Sterile container
Turn-Around-Time 3 Days
Description
Semen culture is the laboratory test to detect the presence of microorganisms in the semen. This test requires examination of semen sample in symptomatic conditions. When semen sample consists of white blood cells, doctors advise the affected person to undergo this test. Additionally, it helps in identifying the specific microorganism and thereby finding the suitable antibiotic for treatment.
SKIN SLIT SMEAR - Leprosy
Specimen Smear
Container Smear in slide
Turn-Around-Time 24 Hours
Description
Slit skin smear (SSS) is a technique for leprosy diagnosis. Leprosy is a chronic infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium leprae.
SPUTUM CULTURE & SENSITIVITY
Specimen Sputum
Container Sterile container
Turn-Around-Time 3 Days
Description
A sputum culture and sensitivity is a test that checks for bacteria or another type of organism that may be causing an infection in your lungs or the airways leading to the lungs and also to check what kind of medicine will inhibit the growth of the organism and help in treating the infection.
SPUTUM CULTURE & AUTOMATED SUSCEPTIBILITY
Specimen Sputum
Container Sterile container
Turn-Around-Time 3 Days
Description
A sputum culture is a test that checks for bacteria or another type of organism that may be causing an infection in your lungs or the airways leading to the lungs. Automated culture and susceptibility testing systems provide automated inoculation, reading and interpretation. These systems have the advantage of being rapid and convenient. The results usually help to identify the specific bacteria or fungi that’s causing the infection. Depending on the type of organism detected, another test called sensitivity or susceptibility test is done in order to determine which medication will work best against that organism.
SPUTUM FOR AFB STAIN
Specimen Sputum
Container Sterile container
Turn-Around-Time 4 Hours
Description
The sputum acid-fast stain is a laboratory test that determines if a sample of sputum is infected with the bacteria Mycobacterium tuberculosis that causes tuberculosis (TB) and other illnesses.
SPUTUM FOR GRAM STAIN
Specimen Sputum
Container Sterile container
Turn-Around-Time 3 Hours
Description
A sputum Gram stain is a laboratory test used to detect bacteria in a sputum sample. The Gram stain method is one of the most commonly used methods to rapidly identify the cause of a bacterial infection, including pneumonia. It also determines what type of bacteria (gram positive or gram negative) are causing it.
STOOL CULTURE & AUTOMATED SUSCEPTIBILITY
Specimen Stool c/s
Container Sterile container
Turn-Around-Time 3 Days
Description
This test is used for detecting bacteria in stool sample, that might be making you sick. Indications for doing this test are: diarrhea that lasts more than a few days, poop that contains blood or mucus, stomach pain or cramping accompanied with fever. Automated culture and susceptibility testing systems provide automated inoculation, reading and interpretation. These systems have the advantage of being rapid and convenient. The results usually help to identify the specific organism that’s causing the infection. Depending on the type of organism detected, another test called sensitivity or susceptibility test is done in order to determine which medication will work best against that organism.
SWAB CULTURE & SENSITIVITY
Specimen Swab
Container Sterile swab
Turn-Around-Time 3 Days
Description
A swab culture is a quick, painless test that is used to check the infection by using a conventional method. It is used to see what microorganism is causing the disease.
SWAB CULTURE & AUTOMATED SUSCEPTIBILITY
Specimen Swab
Container Sterile swab
Turn-Around-Time 3 Days
Description
A swab culture is a quick, painless test that is used to check the infection by using a conventional method. It is used to see what microorganism is causing the disease and it is done by letting them grow in a lab before analysing them. It can be any bacteria, fungi, or virus. Automated culture and susceptibility testing systems provide automated inoculation, reading and interpretation. These systems have the advantage of being rapid and convenient. The results usually help to identify the specific organism that’s causing the infection. Depending on the type of organism detected, another test called sensitivity or susceptibility test is done in order to determine which medication will work best against that organism.
SYNOVIAL FLUID CULTURE & SENSITIVITY
Specimen Synovial fluid
Container Sterile container
Turn-Around-Time 3 Days
Description
Synovial fluid, also known as joint fluid, is a thick liquid located between your joints.The fluid cushions the ends of bones and reduces friction when you move your joints. Synovial fluid culture is a laboratory test to detect infection-causing pathogens in a sample of fluid surrounding a joint.
THROAT SWAB CULTURE & SENSITIVITY
Specimen Throat swab
Container Sterile swab
Turn-Around-Time 3 Days
Description
A throat swab culture, or throat culture, is a test commonly used to diagnose bacterial infections in the throat by using conventional culture and sensitivity method. These infections can include strep throat, pneumonia, tonsillitis, whooping cough, and meningitis. A negative throat swab culture means that no infectious bacteria are present in your throat. A positive test indicates the presence of streptococci (the bacteria that causes strep throat) or other bacteria and depending on the type of organism detected, another test called sensitivity or susceptibility test is done in order to determine which medication will work best against that organism.
THROAT SWAB CULTURE & AUTOMATED SUSCEPTIBILITY
Specimen Throat swab
Container Sterile swab
Turn-Around-Time 3 Days
Description
A throat swab culture, or throat culture, is a test commonly used to diagnose bacterial infections in the throat by using conventional culture and sensitivity method. These infections can include strep throat, pneumonia, tonsillitis, whooping cough, and meningitis. Automated culture and susceptibility testing systems provide automated inoculation, reading and interpretation. These systems have the advantage of being rapid and convenient. The results usually help to identify the specific organism that’s causing the infection. Depending on the type of organism detected, another test called sensitivity or susceptibility test is done in order to determine which medication will work best against that organism.
THROAT SWAB FOR GRAM’S STAIN
Specimen Throat swab
Container Sterile swab
Turn-Around-Time 4 Hours
Description
A Gram stain is a laboratory procedure used to detect the presence of bacteria and sometimes fungi in a sample taken from the site of a suspected infection. A negative Gram stain is often reported as “no organism seen.” This may mean that there is no bacterial infection present or that there were not enough bacteria present in the sample to be seen with the stain under a microscope. Positive Gram stain results usually include a description of what was seen on the slide: Whether the bacteria are Gram-positive (purple) or Gram- negative (pink); Shape - round (cocci) or rods (bacilli) ;Size, relative quantity, and/or arrangement of the bacteria, and if relevant whether there are bacteria present within the cells (intracellular), presence of red blood cells or white blood cells, fungi (in the form of yeasts or molds), etc. Yeast may appear as single cells that may have buds, while molds may appear as a wide variety of plant-like branches called hyphae. Further testing may be performed to identify the specific type.
TIP CULTURE & SENSITIVITY
Specimen Catheter tip
Container Sterile container
Turn-Around-Time 3 Days
Description
The Culture and Sensitivity Catheter Test involves a catheter tube with a pointed tip which is inserted into the infected area for collecting the sample of the wound. Once the specimen for the study has been collected, the catheter is removed. A 5 cm portion of it is cut off and sent for testing. This test is very useful in identifying diseases and critical health conditions caused due to bacteria, fungi, and other microorganisms. The test identifies the presence of such organisms.
TIP CULTURE & AUTOMATED SUSCEPTIBILITY
Specimen Catheter tip
Container Sterile container
Turn-Around-Time 3 Days
Description
The Culture and Sensitivity Catheter Test involves a catheter tube with a pointed tip which is inserted into the infected area for collecting the sample of wound. Once the specimen for the study has been collected, the catheter is removed. A 5 cm portion of it is cut off and sent for testing. This test is very useful in identifying diseases and critical health conditions caused due to bacteria, fungi, and other microorganisms. The test identifies the presence of such organisms. Automated culture and susceptibility testing systems provide automated inoculation, reading and interpretation. These systems have the advantage of being rapid and convenient. The results usually help to identify the specific organism that’s causing the infection. Depending on the type of organism detected, another test called sensitivity or susceptibility test is done in order to determine which medication will work best against that organism.
URETHRAL SMEAR FOR GONOCOCCI
Specimen Urethral discharge
Container Smear/Sterile container
Turn-Around-Time 4 Hours
Description
Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted disease caused by the bacterium-Neisseria gonorrhoeae, which involves inflammatory discharge from the urethra or vagina. It can cause serious complications if not detected and treated. A positive test indicates an active gonorrhea infection that requires treatment with a course of antibiotics.
URETHRAL SWAB CULTURE & SENSITIVITY
Specimen Urethral swab
Container Sterile swab
Turn-Around-Time 3 Days
Description
This test is often carried out to determine the causative factors behind the urethral infection and to determine the right course of treatment. This test is quite effective in determining all forms of urethra infections including- STDs, Gonorrhea, etc.
URETHRAL SWAB CULTURE & AUTOMATED SUSCEPTIBILITY
Specimen Urethral swab
Container Sterile swab
Turn-Around-Time 3 Days
Description
This test is often carried out to determine the causative factors behind the urethral infection and to determine the right course of treatment. This test is quite effective in determining all forms of urethra infections including- STDs, Gonorrhea, etc. Automated culture and susceptibility testing systems provide automated inoculation, reading and interpretation. These systems have the advantage of being rapid and convenient. The results usually help to identify the specific organism that’s causing the infection. Depending on the type of organism detected, another test called sensitivity or susceptibility test is done in order to determine which medication will work best against that organism.
URINE AFB STAIN
Specimen Urine - 3 consecutive day samples, preferably early morning samples.
Container Urine container
Turn-Around-Time5 Days
Description
The urine AFB test is used by doctors to determine the presence of acid-fast bacilli in urine. Acid-fast bacillus (AFB) is a type of bacteria that causes tuberculosis and certain other infections.
URINE CULTURE & SENSITIVITY
Specimen Urine
Container Sterile container
Turn-Around-Time 3 Days
Description
Urine culture is the gold standard for detecting asymptomatic bacteriuria. When a patient is suspected of having a urinary tract infection (UTI), a urine sample for culture and sensitivity is ordered. Common organisms isolated are E.coli, Klebsiella, S.saprophyticus, S.aureus, Enterococcus, Proteus and Psudomonas. When an organism is isolated, antibiotic sensitivities are performed to guide the antibiotic selection.
URINE CULTURE & AUTOMATED SUSCEPTIBILITY
Specimen Urine
Container Sterile container
Turn-Around-Time 3 Days
Description
Urine culture is the gold standard for detecting asymptomatic bacteriuria. When a patient is suspected of having a urinary tract infection (UTI), a urine sample for culture and sensitivity is ordered. Common organisms isolated are E.coli, Klebsiella, S.saprophyticus, S.aureus, Enterococcus, Proteus and Psudomonas. Automated culture and susceptibility testing systems provide automated inoculation, reading and interpretation. These systems have the advantage of being rapid and convenient. The results usually help to identify the specific organism that’s causing the infection. Depending on the type of organism detected, another test called sensitivity or susceptibility test is done in order to determine which medication will work best against that organism.
URINE DEPOSIT FOR GONOCOCCI
Specimen Urine
Container Urine container
Turn-Around-Time 4 Hours
Description
Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted disease caused by the bacterium-Neisseria gonorrhoeae, which involves inflammatory discharge from the urethra or vagina. It can cause serious complications if not detected and treated. A positive test indicates an active gonorrhea infection that requires treatment with a course of antibiotics.
VAGINAL SMEAR- CANDIDA / TV
Specimen Vaginal/ Cervical discharge
Container Smear
Turn-Around-Time 4 Hours
Description
Trichomonas vaginalis (TV) is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by a tiny organism that lives inside the vagina and urethra. Candidiasis is an infection caused by a yeast (a type of fungus) called Candida. It can cause vaginal candidiasis. Vaginal smear test helps in diagnosing these inections.
VAGINAL SWAB CULTURE & SENSITIVITY
Specimen Vaginal swab
Container Sterile swab
Turn-Around-Time 3 Days
Description
The Culture and Sensitivity - Vaginal Swab is often performed to detect the pathogen that causes vaginal irritation and discharge.This test helps to identify and treat vaginal infections. The culture is then used to check and confirm the causative factors behind the infection as well as to determine the sensitivity of the bacteria to antibiotics. This sensitivity test is used to determine the best course of treatment against the infection.
VAGINAL SWAB CULTURE & AUTOMATED SUSCEPTIBILITY
Specimen Vaginal swab
Container Sterile swab
Turn-Around-Time 3 Days
Description
The Culture and Sensitivity - Vaginal Swab is often performed to detect the pathogen that causes vaginal irritation and discharge.This test helps to identify and treat vaginal infections. Autmated antimicrobial suseptibility testing systems provide automated inoculation, reading and interpretation. These systems have the advantage of being rapid and convenient.The culture is then tested to confirm the causative factors behind the infection, as well as to determine the sensitivity of the bacteria to antibiotics. This sensitivity test is used to determine the best course of treatment against the infection.
PUS ANAEROBIC CULTURE
Specimen Pus
Container Sterile container in anaerobic condition
Turn-Around-Time 5 Days
Description
Anaerobic organisms cause bacteremia, brain abscess, endophthalmitis, chronic otitis media, sinusitis, appendicitis, endometritis, myonecrosis, necrotizing fasciitis, and chronic osteomyelitis. It is important to diagnose these anaerobes due to developing antimicrobial resistance.
AUTOMATED BLOOD ANAEROBIC CULTURE
Specimen Blood
Container BacT Alert blood culture bottle - Orange cap
Turn-Around-Time 5 Days
Description
Anaerobic organisms cause bacteremia, brain abscess, endophthalmitis, chronic otitis media, sinusitis, appendicitis, endometritis, myonecrosis, necrotizing fasciitis, and chronic osteomyelitis. It is important to diagnose these anaerobes due to developing antimicrobial resistance.
FLUID ANAEROBIC CULTURE
Specimen All sterile body fluids
Container BacT Alert blood culture bottle - Orange cap
Turn-Around-Time 5 Days
Description
Anaerobic organisms cause bacteremia, brain abscess, endophthalmitis, chronic otitis media, sinusitis, appendicitis, endometritis, myonecrosis, necrotizing fasciitis, and chronic osteomyelitis. It is important to diagnose these anaerobes due to developing antimicrobial resistance.
PLEURAL FLUID ANAEROBIC CULTURE
Specimen Pleural fluid
Container BacT Alert blood culture bottle - Orange cap
Turn-Around-Time 5 Days
Description
Anaerobic organisms cause bacteremia, brain abscess, endophthalmitis, chronic otitis media, sinusitis, appendicitis, endometritis, myonecrosis, necrotizing fasciitis, and chronic osteomyelitis. It is important to diagnose these anaerobes due to developing antimicrobial resistance.
SYNOVIAL FLUID ANAEROBIC CULTURE
Specimen Synovial fluid
Container Sterile container
Turn-Around-Time 10 Days
Description
Anaerobic organisms cause bacteremia, brain abscess, endophthalmitis, chronic otitis media, sinusitis, appendicitis, endometritis, myonecrosis, necrotizing fasciitis, and chronic osteomyelitis. It is important to diagnose these anaerobes due to developing antimicrobial resistance.
AUTOMATED FUNGAL CULTURE (YEAST)
Specimen All samples
Container Sterile container
Turn-Around-Time 3 Days
Description
Used to diagnose yeast infections in the mouth or vagina. It may also be used to diagnose certain skin infections.
AUTOMATED BLOOD FUNGAL CULTURE
Specimen Blood
Container Blood culture bottle
Turn-Around-Time 14 Days
Description
A fungal culture test is used to find out whether you have a fungal infection. This test help to identify the type of fungus present in the sample. It is also used to guide treatment and to see if treatment is working.
PARASITE IDENTIFICATION
Specimen Stool
Container Sterile container
Turn-Around-Time 5 Days
Description
This test looks for parasites and their eggs (ova) in a sample of your stool. Parasites can live in your digestive system and cause illness.
AFB STAIN
Specimen All samples
Container Sterile container
Turn-Around-Time 4 Hours
Description
AFB stain means acid fast stain. AFB stain is a differential stain used to detect acid-fast bacilli, mainly mycobacterium that may cause tuberculosis. Besides TB, the other main mycobacterial infections are leprosy and a TB-like disease that affects people with HIV/AIDS.