Department of Microbiology
Micros = small or microscopic
Study of micro organisms which give rise to infections in patients, infections which are acquired in the hospital and preventive aspects
And also serological tests which help in diagnosis of infection
Faculty along with their qualifications, subspecialty interest if any:
Faculty Members
Dr. B Umaheshwari
MD
Consultant Microbiologist
Services available :
All routine culture and sensitivities, microscopy of stained smears AFB Stain, Grams stain, Alberts ,fungal elements, CSF for Cryptococcus
Special cultures FUNGAL and MYCOBACTERIAL
Blood culture by newer RADIOMETRIC method ,Identification and sensitivity to Selected antibiotics
Routine Serological tests like Widal, VDRL,ASO, CRP, RF,BRUCELLA LEPTO and DENGUE CHECK
Screening for viral markers
SPECIAL SEROLOGY LIKE,ANA ,DNA,LKM Antibodies,AMA,HEPATITIS B
VIRAL MARKERS, ECHINOCOOCUS,TTG,GLIADIN and ENDOMYCIAL