The Department of Microbiology aims to continuously strive for the highest possible standard in diagnostic services. The department is committed in its endeavor to work with all health care professionals to assure that all the services provided by us are clinically relevant, that test results are delivered on time.

Microbiology department provides 24 hours service to all the clinical departments. All the clinical specimens are cultured for bacterial and fungal pathogens, further they are identified and antibiotic sensitivity test is done. TB CBNAAT is done for Mycobacterium.

All serum samples are tested for antigens and antibodies for viral infections. Also a variety of tests for various antibodies are performed. Quality of tests are also assessed by both internal and external quality control and of high standard

Department is actively involved in hospital infection control programe and setting guidelines for antibiotic policy. RNTCP and HIV surveillance are attached to microbiology section of central laboratory. Each of these specialties' is manned by experienced staffs that are supervised by the senior consultant.