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Best Micro Biology Laboratory in Kerala
The Department of Microbiology in VPS Lakeshore is part of the laboratory medicine and provide advanced laboratory diagnostic services for clinical management of infectious diseases caused by bacteria, fungi, viruses, and parasites, together with advice on the control of infections. The 3 main sections in the department, Bacteriology, Mycology, and Serology operate as an integrated unit. The department is headed by a Senior Consultant Clinical Microbiologist and is supported by an experienced Senior Registrar. The Clinical Microbiologists are available during the day and out of hours for diagnostic consultations as well as consultations on antibiotic therapy for the management of infectious diseases and plays an active role in monitoring and controlling hospital-acquired infections.
The laboratory is staffed with experienced and dedicated microbiologists specialized on testing clinical specimens for culture, isolation & identification of pathogenic organisms & antibiotic sensitivity testing as well as evaluation of serological samples for infectious diseases and autoimmune diseases. Stringent Quality Control measures are followed to ensure accuracy and precision in results and rapid turnaround time (TAT). Preliminary results and critical results arc informed by phone to the clinicians concerned when appropriate for the management of patients with serious infections.
The lab is integrated with the Hospital Information System (HIS) to facilitate immediate & efficient flow of information results to the clinician. The laboratory participates and performs well in National Quality Assurance schemes.
Around 2500 samples per month for direct smear & culture and more than 5000 blood samples/month are processed for serological tests for evidence of bacterial and viral infections (HIV, Hepatitis A, B, C, etc.) and immunological diseases.
The microbiology laboratory operates 24 Hours every day. Although the core working hours are between 9 AM - 5 PM on weekdays, a team of staff is available to cover key areas during nights, weekends and public holidays, to perform urgent specimen processing and to provide timely and quality diagnostic services that enable outstanding patient care.
Senior Consultant and Head of Microbiology
MBBS, MD Microbiology, MSc Immunology
VPS Lakeshore received the Best Hospital Award from FICCI (Federation of Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industries).
Two present interns and one ex-intern of the department of Clinical Nutrition have received remarkable achievements at the state-level case study competition organized by AEDAN.
Dr. Rajesh Simon, Senior Consultant - Orthopaedics, Trauma & Foot and Ankle writes in detail for the New Indian Express about the Charcot Foot.
Burjeel Holdings has successfully listed on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) on Monday.
VPS Lakeshore hospital conducted a flat foot camp as part of Indian Foot and Ankle Society week.
കേരള സർക്കാരിന്റെ 'എല്ലാവർക്കും ആരോഗ്യം' ലഹരി വിരുദ്ധ പ്രചാരണം, ഫിറ്റ് ഇന്ത്യ ഫ്രീഡം റൺ എന്നിവയുടെ ഭാഗമായി വിപിഎസ് ലേക്ഷോർ ഹോസ്പിറ്റൽ,
Dr. Shwetha Shenoy - Consultant, ENT, receives the Prof ND Purushottam Award for innovation in ENT and Head & Neck Surgery at the South Zone AOICON 2022 at Manipal.
Dr. Mohan A. Mathew, senior anaesthetist, and critical care physician received the "Legend in Anaesthesia" award for his valuable contributions to the field spanning over five decades.