Laboratory Procedures

Acid fast stains are used to differentiate acid fast organisms such mycobacteria. Sample is directly inoculated to slide with a specific smearing pattern and criteria. The Modified Ziehl Neelsen me...

Bacteria challenge tests is performed to demonstrate that the product used on surfaces in manufacturing areas, hands, household, hospitality and commercial establishments, and other facilities are ...

A blood culture is a laboratory test in which blood is inoculated into bottles containing culture media to determine whether infection-causing microorganisms (bacteria or fungi) are present in the ...

A blood culture is a laboratory test in which blood, taken from the pediatric patient, is inoculated into bottles containing culture media to determine whether infection-causing microorganisms (bac...

Detection of oocysts (8-10um) in fresh stool samples is done mircoscopically through modified Ziehl Nielsen acid-fast staining.

Body fluids are generally defined as the fluids that are present within the body of a person. The role of the test is to help detect, isolate, identify any other pathogenic microorganisms present i...

This test is used to isolate and identify anaerobic pathogenic organisms, as well as to determine the susceptibility of isolates. Anaerobic cultures are indicated particularly when suspected infect...

This test aids in isolation and correct identification of respiratory pathogens. It is important in the diagnosis and management of infected patients. Respiratory samples are processed using cultur...