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.
“I, as the Head of the Department, take pride in leading a dedicated team focused on delivering high-quality, accurate, ethical, and patient-centered diagnosis in infection for cancer patients using advanced technologies.”
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.
Our laboratories and diagnostics systems deploy sophisticated assays, high-resolution scans, and meticulous diagnostic analytics for patient care.
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
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.
Early identification of bacteria using Matrix-Assisted Laser Desorption/Ionization Time of Flight mass spectrometry for unique proteomic fingerprinting.
Automated identification and susceptibility testing of bacteria and fungus with Advanced Expert System for validation.
Safety cabinet for handling infectious specimens with HEPA filtration.
Polymerase Chain Reaction for rapid molecular pathogen detection.
Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay for serological testing.
Rapid sample transport from wards to laboratory via pneumatic tube system.
The Department shares the legacy of sampling around 90,000 clinical samples of cancer patients and 20,000 surveillance samples per year.
A testament to our pioneering contributions in medical diagnostics, teaching, and clinical research, establishing a stellar national standard.
National Board and NABL accredited laboratories delivering unmatched reliability.
: NABL accredited laboratory
: Processing 90,000+ clinical samples annually
: 20,000+ surveillance samples for infection control
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Our imaging services are available upon referral from treating physicians.
microbiology@cancerinstitutewia.org
For referring physicians: When ordering imaging, please include clinical history, suspected diagnosis, and specific imaging requirements to help our radiologists provide the most accurate interpretation.