Division of Microbiology, Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Jaffna, provides Diagnostic services apart from teaching and research activities.
Bcteriology
Microscopic examination(Gram staining & Acid Fast staining) of clinical samples
Bacteriological Culture & ABST for clinical samples (Urine, Blood, Sputum & CSF )
Culture for Mycobacterium tuberculosis
Water analysis for Total coliform and E.coli
Microbial analysis for milk, Ice-cream and soft drinks
Mycology
Mycology services are also offered to any interested clinician in the Teaching Hospitals Jaffna
Serology
Rapid testing for Dengue antibodies ( IgM & IgG )
ELISA test for Dengue IgM
ELISA test for Dengue IgG
ELISA test foe Dengue NS1 antigen
ELISA test for Mycoplasma pneumoniae IgM & IgG
Rapid testing for Scrub Typhus antibodies ( IgM & IgG )
ELISA test for Scrub Typhus IgM & IgG
♣ Serological testing for Scrub typhus & Mycoplasma antibodies are offered as a part of a research project.