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Our microbiology laboratory processes clinical specimens, such as blood culture, cerebrospinal fluid, tissues, pus, fluid aspirate, sputum, faeces, and urine, in order to identify disease-causing pathogens.

Once bacterial growth is observed, biochemical tests are performed to aid identification. Definitive identification is performed using either a manual method, such as an API (analytical profile index), or an automated system (VITEK-2). 

Microbiology laboratory also plays a critical role in the fight against antimicrobial resistance, by ensuring correct pathogen identification as well as performing appropriate antimicrobial susceptibility testing.

Dr. Victoria Amutenya, heads this department. The laboratory also offers services, such as semen analysis, as well as food and water analysis. The pathologist provides consultative services to clinicians regarding appropriate antimicrobial use to improve patient management.

The microbiology laboratory also plays a critical role in the fight against antimicrobial resistance by ensuring correct pathogen identification as well as performing appropriate antimicrobial susceptibility testing. The laboratory also offers services such as semen analysis, food analysis, and water analysis. The pathologist provides consultative services to clinicians regarding appropriate antimicrobial use to improve patient management.