OCULAR MICROBIOLOGY AT SSEI
Our ocular microbiology laboratory serves as the investigative unit dedicated to safeguarding the ocular health of our patients. Eyes are a vulnerable frontier, constantly encountering an array of microorganisms, some capable of inducing site threatening infections. These organisms, commonly referred to as bugs or microbes, form the primary focus of study for ocular microbiologists. Our highly skilled team of ocular microbiologists and technicians identify and study these trouble-causing microorganisms and help our ophthalmologists to develop strategies for managing ocular infections.
Clinical Services
Bacteriology: Equipment such as BACTEC FX (400) for blood and sterile body fluid cultures, and VITEK 2 COMPACT for the identification and susceptibility testing of bacteria and yeast are available at our state-of-the-art laboratory. Results are obtained in the form of minimum inhibitory concentrations (MIC), providing clinicians with valuable insights from a therapeutic standpoint. Additionally, anaerobic cultures and identification are conducted in this department.
Mycology: We offer early diagnosis of fungi through Calcofluor staining. We culture various yeasts, molds, and dimorphic fungi, identifying them using slide culture and LPCB stain.
Serology: Our serology department offers a range of tests such as HIV, HBV, and HCV Elisa.
OUR OCULAR MICROBIOLOGY TEAM
Turnaround time for our services
- Bacterial culture with antibiotic susceptibility: 48 hours
- Blood culture: 48-72 hours
- Urine culture: 48-72 hours
- Corneal scrape culture: 48-72 hours
- Foreign body culture: 48-72 hours
- Contact lens culture: 48-72 hours
- Vitreous humor culture: 48-72 hours
- Aqueous humor culture: 48-72 hours
- Vitreous biopsy: 48-72 hours
- Calcofluor microscopy: 1 hour after receipt of the sample
- Mould Identification: 48 hours to 14 days
- Yeast Identification with susceptibility: 48-72 hours
- Dimorphic fungi Identification: 48 hours to 14 days
- HIV, HBV, HCV Elisa: 24 hours
SENDING SAMPLES
- For Fungal identification, preferably send slopes of cultures and not plates.
- For Serology tests, please supply 5ml of blood in a yellow top/red top tube.
- If the sample cannot reach the lab within 2 hours of collection, please separate the plasma in a microfuge tube and transport it on dry ice.
- For more information contact : +91 22 6978 3333
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