Microbiology

Microbiology deals with Identification of pathogenic microorganisms and antibiotic sensitivity testing.

It includes wide range of tests in bacteriology, parasitology, mycology, and mycobacteriology, using material such as sputum, fluid, stool, urine, blood and pus.

Common tests performed in Microbiology are:

• Urine culture and sensitivity
• Blood or Pus Culture and Sensitivity
• Sputum for AFB
• Gram stain
• KOH Mount for fungal elements