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The Department of Microbiology at Amrita Hospital, Faridabad is committed to acheiving highest possible standard in diagnostic microbiology, academics, and research. Through an evidence-driven and collaborative approach, the department endeavours to support clinicians with clinically meaningful, accurate, and timely laboratory results that enhance patient care and enable informed clinical decision-making. Our academic mission is to foster critical inquiry, innovation, and scholarly growth in the field of microbiology while contributing to the broader goals of infection prevention, antimicrobial stewardship, and improved healthcare outcomes.

Diagnostic Services

Our round-the-clock Clinical Microbiology Laboratory functions every day of the year with no operational breaks, enabling timely and accurate reporting that directly influences clinical management. Supported by automated platforms, timely interpretation, and stringent quality systems, the NABL-accredited (ISO 15189:2022) laboratory delivers rapid, clinically relevant diagnostics that improve patient outcomes. The department offers all

BACTERIOLOGY

Samples

Methodology

Blood

Automated BacT/Alert 3D

Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF)

Microscopy and Automated BacT/Alert 3D ; Conventional culture

Sterile Body fluids

Microscopy and Automated BacT/Alert 3D ; Conventional culture

Joint fluid

Automated BacT/Alert 3D

Pericardial fluid

Pleural fluid

Peritoneal fluid

Bone marrow

Respiratory Samples

Microscopy and Conventional culture method

Bronchoalveolar lavage(BAL)

Bronchial wash

Endotracheal aspirate

Expectorated sputum

Induced sputum

Nasopharyngeal aspirates (pediatric only)

Throat swab

Nasal swab (MRSA screening)

Paranasal sinus aspirate

Urine

Microscopy and Conventional culture method

Stool

Microscopy and Conventional culture method

Tissue

Microscopy and Conventional culture method

Wounds

Microscopy and Conventional culture method

Ocular Samples

Microscopy and Conventional culture method

All antibiotic susceptibility

VITEK 2 (automated)/Kirby Bauer Disc diffusion using CLSI M100 guidelines

Serotyping

Salmonella, Shigella, Vibrio

Biopsy

Microscopy and Conventional culture method

Water for bacteriological evaluation

Conventional culture method

Surveillance cultures for Hospital Infection Control

Conventional culture method

Anaerobic culture

Conventional culture method

Ear Swab

Microscopy and Conventional culture method

MYCOLOGY

Microscopy

KOH, India Ink

Fungal Blood culture

Automated BacT/Alert 3D

Fungal identification

Yeast, dimorphic, filamentous fungi

Aspergillus Galactomannan Antigen

CLIA

Aspergillus IgG Antibody

CLIA

Aspergillus IgM Antibody

CLIA

Aspergillus Antibodies Panel – IgG & IgM

CLIA

Fungus (1-3)-Beta-D-Glucan

CLIA

Cryptococal Antigen

Lateral Flow Assay

SEROLOGY

VDRL (RPR)

Slide Flocculation

TPHA TEST

Hemagglutination

HBsAg Hepatitis B surface antigen

CLIA

HIV – 1 and 2 Antibody

CLIA

HIV Ag/Ab Combo

Others

Anti HCV (Hepatitis C Antibody)

CLIA

Hepatitis E IgM Antibody

ELISA

Dengue IgM Antibody

ELISA

Dengue IgG Antibody

ELISA

Dengue NS1 Antigen

ELISA

Scrub typhus IgM & IGg Panel

Immunochromatography

Leptospira IgG & IgM Antibodies Panel

Immunochromatography

Chikungunya – IgM

Immunochromatography

Anti HBs Antibody

CLIA

Hepatitis B Core Total Antibody

CLIA

ANA Screen

IFA

ANA Profile Comprehensive

IFA + Blot

Anti-ds DNA Antibody Crithidia

IFA

EXTRACTABLE NUCLEAR ANTIGENS PROFILE

Blot

ANCA

IFA

TISSUE TRANSGLUTAMINASE, tTG ANTIBODY – IgA

ELISA

MYCOBACTERIOLOGY

ACID FAST BACILLI STAIN

ZN Microscopy

Smear for Mycobacterium Leprae

Microscopy

AFB Culture – MGIT

Liquid Culture

AFB DRUG SUSCEPTIBILITY MGIT – First Line

Liquid Culture DST

AFB DRUG SUSCEPTIBILITY MGIT – Second Line

Liquid Culture DST

GeneXpert MTB-RIF Test

CBNAAT

GENEXPERT MTB/XDR RESISTANCE

CBNAAT

MOLECULAR INFECTIOUS DISEASE

Carba-R XPERT Screening Assay

CBNAAT

MRSA XPERT Screening

CBNAAT

Clostridium difficile Toxin GeneXpert Assay

CBNAAT

BioFire Pneumonia Panel

Filmarray

BioFire Respiratory Panel

Filmarray

Meningitis/Encephalitis CSF Panel

Multiplex PCR

Gastrointestinal Panel, Stool

Multiplex PCR

PARASITOLOGY & Others

Stool ova/cyst/parasite

Stool Routine Examination

Stool Reducing Substances

Occult Blood – Stool

Urine Routine Examination

Urine Bile Salts and Pigments

URINE BLOOD/PROTEIN/KETONE

Faculty

Dr. Sadia Khan
Dr. Sadia Khan

Professor & HOD

Dr. Sharmila Sengupta
Dr. Sharmila Sengupta

Associate Professor

Dr. Tabindah Jahan
Dr. Tabindah Jahan

Associate Professor

Dr. Anubhav Pandey
Dr. Anubhav Pandey

Assistant Professor

Dr Rahul Ranjan
Dr Rahul Ranjan

Assistant Professor

Dr. Twishi Shrimali
Dr. Twishi Shrimali

Assistant Professor

Dr. Pankhuri Kumari
Dr. Pankhuri Kumari

Senior Resident

Dr. Ananya Arora
Dr. Ananya Arora

Senior Resident

Dr Protick Kumar Mondal
Dr Protick Kumar Mondal

Senior Resident

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