Scope of Testing

Bacteriology

  • Identification of organisms including antibiotic susceptibility testing
  • Detection of bacterial antigens by non-cultural non-molecular techniques
  • Specialised antibiotic procedures

Parasitology

  • Definitive identification of parasites
  • Detection of parasitic antigens by non-cultural non-molecular techniques

Virology

  • Detection of viral antigens by non-cultural non-molecular techniques

Mycology

  • Definitive identification of fungi & susceptibility to antifungal agents

Mycobacteriology

  • Microscopic & Culture for Isolation and Identification of Mycobacteria

Serology of Infection

  • General & specialised serological testing

Molecular Microbiology

  • Detection and characterisation of bacterial, viral, fungal, mycobacterial DNA/RNA
  • Genotyping for infectious diseases

Environmental Investigations for Human Pathogens

Investigation of Nosocomial Infections in Outbreaks and / or Individuals