Routine Diagnosis – Haematology & Biochemistry

Hematology 5 part differential analyzer

We offer results rapidly using cutting edge technology for advanced parameters. Non-cyanide method for haemoglobin. Enhanced Electrical Impedance for Cell counting. LED based Flow cytometry for Differential cell counts.

Biochemistry – Automated analyzer

Multiple parameters at affordable and low cost. Accurate and robust results from European make machine. Electrolytes for renal function, glycemia, cholesterol, vitamins, urea, creatinine, and liver tests.

Microbiology Routine & AST

Microbiology Routine

Screening and identification of pathogens from clinical specimens through microscopic investigation and conventional microbiological techniques. We do bacterial quantitation for significant bacterial count to define the presence of infection.

• Differential staining/ special stain
• Direct smear
• Fungal staining and culture
• Bacterial culture on selective and non-selective media
• Slide agglutination tests 

Antimicrobial susceptibility

Automated MIC with high accuracy using VITEK2. First line and second line antibiotic panels for Gram-negative & Gram-positive bacteria, and fungal pathogens. MIC by broth microdilution for specialized antibiotics.

Combination antibiotic testing – 2 are better than 1

Antibiotic combination testing

Combination antibiotic therapy is used mainly in critically ill patients due to widespread emergence of multidrug resistance organisms (MDR) and increasing resistance to last resort antibiotics. Combination therapy has potential advantage as the second drug may enhance the activity of the first or may inhibit the activity of a resistance mechanism. The test provides minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) result for newer antibiotic combinations like Ceftazidime-avibactam and Aztreonam-avibactam using Broth microdilution method (BMD). These combinations are helpful for patients with bugs resistant to meropenem and colistin. 

Biofilm screening assay for antimicrobial therapy

Biofilm infections are difficult to clinically manage. Standard antibiotics will not clear biofilm mediated infections in humans due to its poor penetration. Accordingly, we will test appropriate antibiotics with MIC levels for biofilms for patients with devices, nosocomial infections, persistent infections, prosthetic infections. This helps in tailoring the treatment with increased dose or antibiotic combinations in these patients.

AMR Special test panels – PCR
Diagnostics & Research

Beta-panel

Extended Spectrum Beta-Lactamases (ESBLs) are enzymes produced by Enterobacteriaceae which are resistant to commonly used antibiotics. Detection of ESBLs will be performed using specific primers as a single multiplex PCR to help clinicians in selecting right antibiotics for treatment.

Carba-panel

Carbapenemase producing bacteria in human infection is a major concern recently. We perform single multiplex PCR assay for the rapid detection of six different types of carbapenemases identified in Enterobacteriaceae using specific primers.

mcr-panel

We detect plasmid mediated colistin resistant genes (mcr) using multiplex PCR assay to overcome the challenges of phenotypic detection of colistin resistance from clinical isolates. mcr gene was reported to predominantly isolated from animal origin.

Rapid test panels – RT-PCR

Infectious Disease panel

We provide Real-Time PCR solutions to rapidly identify infectious agents from blood, CSF, fluids and other clinical samples. The panels cover respiratory bacterial and viral pathogens, including non-cultivable pathogens. We also test for common seasonal diseases such as dengue, chikungunya, malaria, and flu.

Oncology panels

We perform RT-PCR to look for changes in a gene or chromosome which help to find and diagnose a genetic condition or a disease including acute Leukemia, ALL (8 markers)/AML (10 markers) comprehensive panel, colorectal cancer, lung cancer, breast and ovarian cancer.

Human genetic panels

We provide PCR panels and next-generation sequencing solutions to assess a genetic trait and identifies human disease-associated gene mutations.

• Neuromuscular disorder
• Metabolic disorder
• Endocrine disorder
• Mitochondrial disorder
• Inherited common nephrological disorder
• Cardiac disorder panel
• Single gene disorders
• Carrier testing of a mutation in families

Genetic counselling

• Prenatal screening
• Pedigree analysis
• Mode and risk of inheritance
• Implications of genetic testing
• Psychological aspects
• Anticipatory guidance
• Pre-marital counselling