Services

Culture and sensitivity and direct microscopy of specimens received from clinical departments of Vydehi hospital are processed by Automatedvitek system.

Serological tests like Elisa and rapid tests for HIV, HBsAg, ASO, RA, CRP, WIDAL, VDRL, ANA panel by Western blot are performed.

QBC and rapid antigen detection tests for malaria parasite are also carried out in the central diagnostic laboratory.

Direct Microscopy 

1. Gram stain
2. AFB stain
3. Hanging drop
4. Wet mount and iodine mount for stool ova cysts and parasites.
5. India ink

Culture and sensitivity 

1. Automated culture and sensitivity testing of all samples
2. Automated fungal culture reports for yeasts
3. Manual fungal culture 
4. Automated blood culture

Serology tests 

Done for all major infectious diseases by 

1. Rapids card tests
2. ELISA
3. CLIA
4. Immuno chromatography

Environmental surveillance  

1. Air
2. Water 
3. Surface
4. Disinfectants

Immunology tests 

1. ASO
2. RA
3. CRP
4. ANA 18 BLOT
5. Anti-CCP ELISA

Parasitology 

1. Malarial Parasite Antigen detection

Stool examination for ova and cysts of parasites