Microbiology

The study of microscopic organisms, such as bacteria, viruses, and fungi. We are the only Microbiology Laboratory in Pakistan that has been given the status of Supra National Lab for the diagnosis of tuberculosis (TB) by the World Health Organization. The Mycobacteriology test menu offers a wide range of conventional, automated, and molecular-based tests for the diagnosis of tuberculosis and non-tuberculous mycobacterial infections. In addition, we are the only microbiology setup in Pakistan that has Medically Qualified Doctors with expertise in sub-specialties such as Mycology, Virology, Parasitology, Immunology, Molecular Biology, and Infection Control. Our Medically Qualified Doctors are sought after for consultations on antimicrobial therapy, antibiotic stewardship, and infection control throughout the country. We follow international standard protocols for reporting strategies. We have a specialized setup for performing Food and Environmental Microbiology. Our laboratories are critically monitored and quality controlled with a wide range of microbiology media and reagents of international standards.