Microbiology Section

• Acid-fast bacillus ( AFB ) culture - Detects acid-fast bacteria including Mycobacterium tuberculosis
• Blood culture - Detects bacteria and fungi in the blood
• Culture and Sensitivity ( C & S )- Detects microbial infection and sensitivity determines antibiotic treatment
• Fungal culture - Detects the presence of and determines the type of fungi
• Gram stain - Detects the presence of and aids in the identification of bacteria
• Occult blood - Detects non-visible blood (performed on stool samples)
• Ova and parasites (O & P ) - Detects parasitic infection ( performed on stool samples )