Discovering Insights, Guiding Care: Welcome to Our Microbiology Lab
Welcome to the Microbiology Lab at Prognostic Path Lab, where groundbreaking discoveries meet the precision of prognostic testing. Our cutting-edge microbiology laboratory is at the forefront of medical innovation, providing vital insights that shape prognostic outcomes and inform personalized patient care.
Our Microbiology Services:
Microbiology Urine Culture and Sensitivity (U/C&S) Testing:
- Microbiology Urine Culture and Sensitivity (U/C&S) testing is a diagnostic procedure used to identify and determine the antibiotic susceptibility of microorganisms present in urine samples.
- U/C&S testing involves inoculating a urine sample onto culture media to promote the growth of microorganisms present in the urine.
Stool Ova and Parasite (O&P) Examination:
- Stool O&P examination involves analyzing stool samples under a microscope to identify and characterize parasites, their eggs, and other parasitic structures that may be present.
- Assessing the severity of parasitic infections and monitoring treatment efficacy.
- Fluid Osmolality Testing:Fluid Osmolality testing is a diagnostic procedure used to measure the concentration of osmotically active particles in various body fluids.
- Evaluating kidney function and diagnosing renal disorders such as diabetes insipidus and syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion (SIADH).
- Fluid Osmolality Testing:Evaluating kidney function and diagnosing renal disorders such as diabetes insipidus and syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion (SIADH)
- Ocular Swab for Microbiological Culture (OS): OS involves using a sterile swab to collect samples from the conjunctiva or other ocular surfaces. These samples are then cultured in the laboratory to detect the presence of bacteria, viruses, or other pathogens that may be causing an eye infection or inflammation
- Tissue Ova and Swab Examination:Tissue Ova and Swab Examination involves analyzing tissue samples under a microscope to identify and characterize parasites, their eggs (ova), or other parasitic structures present. Additionally, swabs may be taken from the affected area for further analysis, such as microbiological culture or molecular testing.
AFB Stain (Acid-fast Bacilli Stain):The Acid-fast Bacilli (AFB) stain is a diagnostic laboratory technique used to detect the presence of acid-fast bacteria in clinical samples.
- Gram Stain Testing: Gram stain testing plays a crucial role in the rapid diagnosis and management of bacterial infections. It provides valuable information about the type of bacteria present and their potential response to antibiotics, helping to guide appropriate treatment strategies and improve patient outcomes.