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[LABORATORY DEPARTMENT]

Microbiology

Microbiology grows and identifies organisms from clinical samples and reports antibiotic sensitivity to support treatment decisions.

Testing types

  • Culture and sensitivity
  • Stains
  • Parasitology
  • Rapid antigen tests

Common groups

  • Urine culture
  • Throat swab culture
  • Stool examination
  • Malaria antigen

Methods

  • Aerobic culture
  • Automated identification and sensitivity
  • Microscopy and staining

Sample requirements

  • Sterile container
  • Collection before starting antibiotics where possible
  • Prompt transport under specified conditions

[QUALITY]

How results are checked before release

Every department follows a documented sequence of controls, review and release.

  1. 01

    Sterile collection guidance given before sampling

  2. 02

    Defined incubation and reading intervals

  3. 03

    Sensitivity reporting to current interpretive standards

Department covers
Culture, sensitivity and identification of bacteria, fungi and parasites.
Turnaround
Confirmed per test on the test page

[TESTS]

Tests processed by Microbiology

Urine C/SMicrobiology

Urine Culture and Sensitivity

Identifies bacterial growth in urine and tests antibiotic sensitivity.

Sample
Urine
Fasting
Not required
Parameters
3
Report
To be confirmed
Home collection
Contact for details
Throat C/SMicrobiology

Throat Swab Culture

Bacterial culture from a throat swab with sensitivity testing.

Sample
Swab
Fasting
Not required
Parameters
2
Report
To be confirmed
Centre visit
Contact for details
Stool R/EUrine & Stool

Stool Routine Examination

Physical, chemical and microscopic examination of a stool sample.

Sample
Stool
Fasting
Not required
Parameters
4
Report
To be confirmed
Home collection
Contact for details
MP AgMicrobiology

Malaria Antigen

Rapid antigen detection for malaria parasites.

Sample
Blood
Fasting
Not required
Parameters
2
Report
To be confirmed
Home collection
Contact for details

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