Microbiology
Department of Microbiology focuses on identification of pathogens and its antimicrobial pattern and curbing the infection with advanced precision diagnostics for better clinical decisions.
Advanced Precision Diagnostics. Utilizing state-of-the-art technology since 1954.
Dr. R. Packia Nancy
Department Overview
Department of Microbiology focuses on identification of pathogens and its antimicrobial pattern and curbing the infection with advanced precision diagnostics for better clinical decisions.
The Microbiology Department is an NABL accredited multidisciplinary lab consisting of bacteriology, mycology, virology, mycobacteriology, serological and Hospital Infection Control laboratory, playing a pivotal role in diagnostic service helping in preventing and treatment of cancer patients with infection.
A wide range of samples like blood, body fluids, urine, pus, tissue, sputum, throat swabs, respiratory secretions, pre-op swabs, stool etc are received for staining and culture — around 90,000 clinical samples and around 20,000 surveillance samples per year.
What to Expect During Your Visit
Understanding your imaging procedure — a simple guide for patients and families
Before Your Scan
Your referring doctor will explain which imaging test is needed. Some scans require fasting or specific preparation — our team will provide clear instructions when you schedule.
During the Procedure
Most imaging tests are painless and non-invasive. You may need to lie still for a few minutes while the scanner captures images. Our technologists ensure your comfort throughout.
After Your Scan
Our radiologists analyze your images and prepare a detailed report for your treating doctor. Results are typically available within 24-48 hours.
Diagnostic Services & Techniques
- Aerobic culture and sensitivity – Manual method – All samples
- Automated ID by MALDI-TOF – All samples
- Automated AST by VITEK 2C – All samples
- Automated BacT Alert Aerobic Blood culture
- Grams stain
- AFB Stain
- Fungal KOH stain
- India ink staining for Cryptococcus species
- AFB culture
- Fungal Culture
- Stool for hanging drop
- Rapid test for Carbapenamase gene
- Test for Colistin resistance
- WIDAL (Tube agglutination)
- Anti-Streptolysin O titer (Latex agglutination)
- Rheumatoid Factor (Latex agglutination)
- Mantoux skin test
- Stool for Clostridium difficile GDH Toxin A & B detection test
- Viral markers (HBsAg, Anti-HCV, HIV Ag/Ab)
- Dengue Duo Rapid Card Test
- Operation theatre, ICU, BMT, isolation rooms and wards surveillance at both campus
- Postnasal cultures of OT staff, hand cultures of all nursing staff
- Sterility check of Blood Centre
- Sterility check of Autoclaves from other laboratories
- CSSD sterility check of autoclave and ETO
- Water analysis
Equipment & Technology
BacT Alert Automated Blood Culture System
240-cell automated system for adults and paediatric patients, reducing turnaround time to four hours instead of conventional 24 hours. Includes 60-cell mycobacterial culture.
Rapid DetectionMALDI-TOF Biotyper System
Early identification of bacteria using Matrix-Assisted Laser Desorption/Ionization Time of Flight mass spectrometry for unique proteomic fingerprinting.
Mass SpectrometryVitek 2 Compact System
Automated identification and susceptibility testing of bacteria and fungus with Advanced Expert System for validation.
Bio-safety Cabinet Class II B
Safety cabinet for handling infectious specimens with HEPA filtration.
PCR System
Polymerase Chain Reaction for rapid molecular pathogen detection.
ELISA Reader and Washer
Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay for serological testing.
Pneumatic Chute System
Rapid sample transport from wards to laboratory via pneumatic tube system.
Our Experts
Legacy & History
Key Achievements
- NABL accredited laboratory
- Processing 90,000+ clinical samples annually
- 20,000+ surveillance samples for infection control
Support Groups
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Refer a Patient
Our imaging services are available upon referral from treating physicians
microbiology@cancerinstitutewia.org