Introduction

The Department of Microbiology is essentially involved with the diagnosis of infectious diseases as well as the infections complicating any procedure/surgery. The department provides diagnostic support to the hospital and providing microbiological and molecular diagnostic services. Various diagnostic tests for infections caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites as well as investigations for immunological disorders are carried out in the Department of Microbiology using state-of-the-art technology.

The Department of Microbiology also provides services for diagnosis Bacteriology, Virology, Mycobacteriology, Immunology, Serology, Parasitology, Mycology & Bio-Saftey Level-II Molecular Laboratory All routine & special tests are performed every day.

The Department of Microbiology also provides services for diagnosis and counselling for HIV infection / AIDS through the integrated counselling and testing centre (ICTC) through National AIDS Control Organization (NACO), Ministry of Health Govt. of India.
The Department of Microbiology also provides services for diagnosis for HBV infection under the NVHCP Programme, Ministry of Health Govt. of India.
Activities such as surveillance for hospital acquired infections, incorporation of preventive measures to avert any potential outbreak of infection in the hospital, and creation of awareness among staff regarding infection control are carried out on regular basis.
The Department of Microbiology at Late Bisahu Das Mahant Memorial Government Medical College Korba is committed to provide the quality diagnosis for the patients through quality assurance in all aspects of diagnosis.