Medical Microbiology Department

The Medical Microbiology Department of Prestige Medical Laboratory provides comprehensive diagnostic services for the detection, identification, and characterization of microorganisms responsible for infectious diseases. The department supports clinicians in accurate diagnosis, treatment guidance, and infection control management.

Our Areas of Focus

• Bacteriology — isolation and identification of pathogenic bacteria from various specimens.
• Mycology — diagnosis of fungal infections (yeasts and molds) in clinical samples.
• Parasitology — examination for intestinal and blood parasites.
• Virology — rapid antigen detection and molecular tests for common viral infections.
• Antimicrobial susceptibility testing to guide effective therapy (AST/ABST).
• Culture and sensitivity testing for wound swabs, urine, sputum, blood, and other body fluids.
• Screening and confirmation of hospital-acquired infections.

Technology & Equipment

The department operates with modern automated incubators, biosafety cabinets, autoclaves, and identification systems. Microbiological procedures are conducted in compliance with biosafety level standards and best practices to ensure staff and patient safety.

Quality Assurance

Strict internal and external quality control programs are maintained. Each culture, staining, and sensitivity result undergoes peer validation before reporting to ensure accuracy, reliability, and reproducibility.