Microbiology tests detect bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites causing infections. They include cultures, microscopy, and sensitivity tests to guide effective treatment with the right antibiotics.
Serology involves blood tests to detect antibodies and antigens, helping diagnose infections like dengue, typhoid, hepatitis, HIV, and autoimmune diseases.
IFA (Indirect Immunofluorescence Assay) is a specialised test that uses fluorescence to detect specific antibodies, useful for autoimmune diseases, viral infections, and immunological conditions with high accuracy.
At Dr. Anand’s Imaging & Neurological Research Centre, our microbiology lab ensures accurate, quick diagnosis to guide effective treatment.
🦠 Diagnose Infections
Identifies bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites causing illness
💊 Guide Treatment
Culture and sensitivity tests show which antibiotics will work best
🛡️ Detect Immunity & Autoimmune Diseases
Serology and IFA detect autoantibodies in diseases like lupus or arthritis
🧬 Monitor Disease Progress
Helps in follow-up and monitoring of chronic infections and treatment response
1. 💉 Sample Collection
Samples like blood, urine, stool, sputum, swabs, or body fluids are collected safely.
2. 🧪 Laboratory Analysis
Tests performed include cultures, microscopy, serological assays, and IFA slides, analysed by experts.
3. 📝 Reporting
Reports are reviewed by specialist microbiologists and shared with your doctor.
4. ⏱️ Duration
Routine cultures: 24–72 hours
Serology & IFA: Same day or next day (depending on test)
🔹 Blood Culture
🔹 Urine Culture & Sensitivity
🔹 Sputum / Throat Swab Culture
🔹 Stool Culture
🔹 Pus Culture & Sensitivity
🔹 Fungal Culture
🔹 Dengue (NS1, IgM, IgG)
🔹 Typhoid (Widal, TyphiDot)
🔹 Hepatitis B & C
🔹 HIV
🔹 Rheumatoid Factor (RA Factor)
🔹 ANA (Antinuclear Antibody)
🔹 ANA by IFA (Lupus and autoimmune diseases)
🔹 dsDNA by IFA
🔹 Viral panels (Herpes, Rubella, CMV)
🔹 Other autoantibody panels as advised
✅ No special preparation for most tests
✅ Some tests may require fasting – follow doctor’s advice
✅ Safe sample collection by trained staff
✅ Resume normal activities after sample collection
🅰️ It checks for bacteria or fungi causing infection and guides antibiotic treatment.
🅰️ Serology reports: Same day
Culture reports: 24–72 hours depending on organism growth
🅰️ Only a small needle prick, minimal discomfort.
🅰️ IFA detects specific antibodies for autoimmune or viral diseases with high accuracy.
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