Department of Microbiology
INTRODUCTION
The Department of Microbiology deals with diagnosis and identification of bacteria, fungi, viruses and parasites. This is done by microscopic examination, culture and serological tests. The department not only gives diagnostic report but also guides physician on therapeutic and preventive aspects.
Liaquat National Hospital Microbiology laboratory is ISO certified (ISO- 9001:2000) since 2004.It deals with more than 100,000 samples a year. Department has latest equipments and facilities; all tests are performed by qualified technologists and are supervised by consultants. The unit is equipped with some latest equipment which includes automated blood culture system BacTec 9240, fully automated serology analyzer (Axsym and Vitros ECQi), Semi-automated urine analyzer (Cobas U411). All bacteriology cultures, AFB smear and fungal culture is done in safety hood. For fastidious organisms carbon dioxide incubator is also available.
SERVICES
Department of Microbiology provides the following services:
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Bacteriology |
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Parasitology |
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Mycology |
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Serology |
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Mycobacteriology ( AFB smear) |
The department provides 24 hrs services. Positive blood culture, CSF and all other important test results are directly informed to the concerned clinicians to start early and appropriate antibiotic therapy. It provides facility for urgent reporting of stat samples like CSF, other microscopy, β HCG, drug levels etc. and some other tests as per request of physician.
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Quality Assurance:
Internal :
Department observes continual monitoring of working practice, equipment & reagents so as to detect & correct defects.
External :
The laboratory trusts in quality of service provided to customers; it is registered in *EQAS program and also takes part in External Quality Assured survey of College of American Pathologist (CAP) biannually and result is 100 % accurate.
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ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES
The laboratory has qualified faculty, and is also recognized by College of physician and Surgeon for 4 years FCPS training programme.
Departmental Faculty is also involved in teaching pathology to medical students of Liaquat National Medical College, Nursing College, and School of Diagnostic Lab Services. Regular Interactive teaching session are also arranged for on board staff to facilitate learning objectives. Department also offers one month Internship programme for graduate and post graduate students in the subject of microbiology.
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Name |
Designation |
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Dr. Uzma Saad |
Assistant Professor, Consultant |
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02. |
Dr. Sana Anwar |
Assistant Professor, Consultant |
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