The Microbiology Laboratory receives samples from patients to identify organisms
that are responsible for infection including bacteria, fungi and parasites. The
laboratory workflow is handled by medical technologists specialized in
microbiology and is staffed 24 hours per day. Microbiology labs are the
workhouses for studies about microscopic forms of life.
For microbiology students, a well-equipped microbiology lab provides exposure to
the equipment that enables the study of microorganisms like microbial
morphology, molecular biology, biochemistry, etc. It also provides a platform for
them to increase dexterity.
The fundamental microbiology laboratory in daily lab handling and helps them
hone their microbiology lab skills.
Main principle of microbiology laboratory
Techniques include aseptic techniques, culturing technique, enumerating bacteria,
and identifying different classes of microorganism. These techniques form the base
of advanced research and experiments performed on microorganisms. The isolation
and characterization of microorganisms inflicting infections performed by the
microbiology laboratory play two important functions.
1. Clinical – Managing the infections on a regular basis
2. Epidemiological – Deep knowledge of an infective microbe present in a patient
is helpful in investigating its source and mode of transmission.
The microbiology laboratory is supervised by a panel of professionals with proper
educational qualifications and training.
Career paths for Microbiologist.