Culture and sensitivity and direct microscopy of specimens received from clinical departments of Vydehi hospital are processed by Automated vitek 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. The department library is well stocked with the latest editions of text books for undergraduates and post graduates. More than 100 reference books for post graduates including the Topley Wilson, Murray, Prescott etc are available.
Direct Microscopy
Culture and sensitivity
Serology tests
Done for all major infectious diseases by
Environmental surveillance
Immunology tests
Parasitology