History:
Department Information
The Department of Microbiology was started as a combined department with Pathology in the year 1962. Later in 1976, Department of Microbiology was separated with Dr. B. N. Joshi as the Head of the Department. It is a multidisciplinary unit consisting of Bacteriology, Serology, Myco-bacteriology, Mycology, Immunology, Parasitology, Virology and Molecular Biology sections.
Teaching is an integral part of the departmental academic activity. Graduate courses include MBBS & BPMT. Post Graduate courses are conducted for award of M.D. in Microbiology and Post Graduate Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology (PG-DMLT). M D Microbiology degree is recognized by Medical Council of India, with intake capacity five students per year.
Department organizes various academic activities such as Workshop on Rational Use of Antibiotics, Workshop on Molecular & Serology Testing and Data Analysis. It also conducts Refresher training and EQAS workshops for Lab Technicians of linked ICTCs (Integrated Counseling & Testing Centre), Training workshop of lab technicians of linked district laboratories under IDSP ( Integrated Disease Surveillance Program), BMW management workshops for healthcare personnel periodically.
Department is actively involved in control activities for Hospital Associated Infections in the form of Hospital rounds, Continuous Training Program for health care workers.
Average 200000 investigations are performed annually by this department. The department plays pivotal role in investigating local outbreaks of Covid-19, Influenza, Cholera, Dengue, HEV, HAV, and Chikungunya.
- PG course: Degree (No. of seats) : Five Diploma -(No. of seats) : Nil
- 1st batch of P.G. : Year 1979
- Departmental attraction/ Performance last three years
- Museum/ Laboratory/ Library:
Details of Laboratory Services:
S.No. | Laboratory Name | Test Menu |
1. | Bacteriology laboratory |
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2. | Mycobacteriology laboratory |
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3. | Serology laboratory |
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4. | Immunology laboratory |
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5. | Virology laboratory |
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6. | Parasitology laboratory |
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7. | Mycology laboratory |
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| 8. | Molecular laboratory |
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Clinical Microbiology OPD
Clinical Microbiology OPD functions between 9am to 5pm.Sample receiving time- 9am to 1pm
Tests done : Gram stain, ZN stain,Albert Stain, Stool microscopy for Vibrio cholerae, Stool microscopy for parasites , Albert Stain for diphtheria organism, HIV antibody, HBsAg, Widal, VDRL ,ASO, CRP , RA, UPT
Emergency Services offered:
Microbiology Emergency laboratory functions between 5pm to 8am.
Tests done: Stool For Microscopy- Vibrio organisms, Gram stain for gas gangrene organisms, Albert Stain for diphtheria organism, CSF Microscopy, blood culture
Dept is actively involved in control activities for Hospital Associated Infections in the form of Hospital rounds, Continuous Training Program for health care workers
Dept participates in different External Quality Assessment Programs
EQAs Program Performance last 3 years
- IAMM EQAS for Bacteriology & Serology › 95%
- HIV testing EQAs conducted by NARI, Pune 100%
- CD4 count testing EQAs conducted by NARI, Pune within 1SD.
- VRDL testing 100%
Special facility: CD4 count testing, ELISA testing for viral infections like HBV, HCV, Dengue, Chikungunya, Rapid test for Dengue NS1 antigen, BACTEC automated blood culture. PCR for Covid-19, Influenza, Dengue, Respiratory panel, Tropical panel, Neuropanel, HIV Viral load
