Clinical Microbiology

Microbiology & Infectious Diagnostics

Accurate pathogen identification, automated bacterial and fungal culture, and definitive antimicrobial sensitivity testing (AST) to guide targeted antibiotic treatments.

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Precise Antibiotic Titration
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Fever & Serology Panels
Automated
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Microbiology Laboratory at Medchikitsa
Targeted Antimicrobial Therapy Fighting Drug Resistance (AMR)
Department Overview

Pinpoint Pathogen Detection for Effective Cure

In an era of rising antibiotic resistance, blind antibiotic prescriptions can lead to treatment failure and complications. Medchikitsa's Microbiology Department isolates causative bacteria, fungi, and parasites with high-precision culture techniques and provides Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) sensitivity profiles.

From unexplained fevers and chronic urinary infections to respiratory conditions and wound sepsis, our rigorous incubation protocols ensure accurate identification and rapid notification of critical results.

  • Automated Blood Culture Monitoring: Real-time colorimetric detection of bloodstream infections and bacteremia.
  • Standardized Antibiotic Susceptibility: Complete CLSI-compliant testing against latest first-line and reserve antibiotics.
  • Mycobacteriology & AFB Staining: Specialized screening for pulmonary and extrapulmonary tuberculosis.
  • Comprehensive Fever Panels: Rapid immunodiagnostics for Dengue, Malaria, Chikungunya, and Typhoid fever.
Dr. Irfan Itagi
Infectious Disease Consultant

Dr. Irfan Itagi

MBBS, MD (Medicine) - Consultant Physician

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Diagnostic Menu

Key Microbiology Tests Offered

Culture and sensitivity panels designed to isolate causative infectious agents and determine effective medications.

Urine Culture & Sensitivity

Bacteriology

Identifies specific bacteria causing urinary tract infections (UTI) and tests effective antibiotics to prevent recurrent infections.

Sterile Midstream Urine 48 - 72 Hours

Blood Culture (Aerobic & Anaerobic)

Critical Care

Gold standard test to detect septicemia, bacteremia, and typhoid bacilli using automated continuous monitoring culture bottles.

Whole Blood (Bactec) 3 - 5 Days

Sputum for AFB & Gram Stain

Pulmonary

Direct Ziehl-Neelsen microscopic staining to confirm or rule out active pulmonary Tuberculosis and respiratory bacterial infections.

Early Morning Sputum Same Day

Fungal Smear & Culture (KOH Mount)

Mycology

Direct 10% KOH examination and Sabouraud agar culture detecting dermatophytes, Candida, and mold infections of skin, nail, and fluids.

Scraping / Swab / Fluid Smear (Same Day)

Dengue Duo Panel (NS1 + IgM / IgG)

Serology

Rapid immunochromatographic and ELISA detection of acute Dengue virus non-structural protein 1 alongside primary/secondary antibodies.

Serum 2 - 3 Hours

Pus & Wound Culture (Aerobic AST)

Surgical Wound

Isolates pathogens like Staphylococcus aureus (including MRSA) and Pseudomonas in non-healing ulcers or postoperative wounds.

Sterile Swab / Aspirate 48 - 72 Hours

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Patient FAQ

Microbiology Testing Guidelines

Bacterial culture requires living microorganisms to reproduce in specialized agar media under controlled incubator conditions (24–48 hours). Once colonies grow, another 24 hours is required to test various antibiotics against the specific bacteria.

Yes, absolutely! Whenever clinically safe, culture samples should be collected BEFORE starting antibiotic treatment. Even a single dose of antibiotics can inhibit bacterial growth in culture, leading to false-negative results.

Clean the genital area with water. Pass the first few drops of urine into the toilet, then collect the middle stream directly into the sterile container provided by Medchikitsa without touching the inside of the cup or lid.

Accurate Infectious Disease Diagnostics

Get definitive bacteriological cultures and targeted sensitivity testing at Medchikitsa Diagnostic Centre.

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