Labs and Imaging

When it comes to health and wellness, patients place their trust in healthcare providers to deliver accurate, timely, and reliable diagnostic results. Microbiology labs play a crucial role in diagnosing a variety of infectious diseases, which is why choosing the right lab is so important. The department provides 24/7 world-class diagnostic services for infectious disease management. It processes 800-1000 investigations daily, with timely reporting of critical results to clinicians. Here's why patients should turn to DMC & H Microbiology Lab:

• Expertise and Accuracy in Diagnostics: The Dept. of Microbiology has a team of experienced microbiologists and well-trained technical staff, ensuring tests are performed with precision for accurate diagnosis and treatment.
• State-of-the-Art Technology: Equipped with advanced lab systems including real-time PCR diagnostics, the lab offers reliable, fast, and up-to-date results using cutting-edge technology.
• Convenience and Accessibility: Multiple collection centers, extended hours, and home sample collection options make the lab easily accessible for patients.
• Quality & Accreditation: The department holds ISO 9001:2015 certification and NABL accreditation for its Molecular Diagnostic Facility, ensuring top-tier quality and participation in QA programs.
• Results within Turn-Around Time (TAT): The lab delivers timely and accurate results within the committed TAT, supporting faster treatment initiation.
Reports can be assessed through DMCH patient app linked to MRD number/ through the message received at the time of sample collection/ manual reports from the collection center.
• Confidentiality: The lab maintains strict confidentiality protocols and ethical practices to protect personal data and test results.
• Comprehensive Range of Tests: The department provides a wide spectrum of microbiological tests through specialized sections:
  • Molecular Testing (TAT: 24–48 hrs): Includes detection of infections such as Tuberculosis, Hepatitis B & C, COVID-19, Influenza, RSV, Clostridium difficile, HPV, and HIV using advanced PCR techniques including multiplex and True-NAT systems.
  • Culture & Sensitivity Testing (TAT: 2–6 days): Identification of bacteria and yeast using systems like BacT/Alert, BACTEC 9240, and Vitek 2. Also includes susceptibility testing for molds and resistant strains.
  • Serology & Immunology (TAT: 24–48 hrs): Testing includes Hepatitis markers, HIV, TORCH profile, Dengue, Chikungunya, fungal biomarkers, and sepsis/hypersensitivity markers like Procalcitonin and Total IgE.
  • Microscopy (TAT: same day): High-precision staining for bacterial, fungal, and parasitic infections using Gram’s, ZN, Auramine, and India Ink methods.
  Free testing facility for diagnosis & management under national programs for tuberculosis and HIV is available at DOT center / ICTC at DMC&H for walk in patients.