Microbiology

At Holy Family Hospital, Microbiology detects bacterial, viral, and fungal infections through advanced laboratory diagnostics.

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Holy Family Hospital, Mumbai supports clinicians and patients with Microbiology services that help identify infection-causing organisms and guide the most effective treatment plan.
Support includes diagnostic testing and antibiotic susceptibility (sensitivity) testing to aid targeted therapy where clinically indicated.

Microbiology Department
The Microbiology Department focuses on detecting and identifying bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites from clinical samples to support timely diagnosis and safe care.
Testing is aligned with clinical requirements, so results can support treatment decisions, infection control, and ongoing patient management.

Care is available for suspected or confirmed infections across body systems, where microbiology testing helps confirm the cause and guide treatment.
Common areas include respiratory infections, urinary tract infections, gastrointestinal infections, skin/soft tissue infections, and bloodstream infections (as advised by the treating doctor).

Advanced Diagnostic Tests

  • Automated Antemicrobial Identification & sensitivity – VITEK-2 compact (Bacterial & Fungal)
  • Automated Blood collection(Bactec) for aerobic, anaerobic of fungal culture
  • Automated TB cultute (MGIT system)
  • TB ultra Genexpert CBNAAT(cartridge based Nucleic Acid Amplification test for detection of MTB/RIF & MTB/XDR
  • HPV Genxpert test
  • Bio-fire RT-PCR system for Respiratory panel, Pneumonia Panel, BCID-2 panel, meningnitis panel, G I Panel


Infrastructure & Technology

Advanced medical technology and modern facilities ensure precision, safety, and excellence in care. Every space is designed for comfort, efficiency, and complete patient support.

Microbiology services function within a broader, high-volume pathology setup that uses automated instruments, regular calibration and controls, and defined cross-checking mechanisms to reduce pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical errors.
The hospital’s diagnostic services include an ISO 9001:2015–certified Pathological Laboratory, and the department participates in external quality assurance (EQAS) to maintain result reliability.

FAQs

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What is the Microbiology Department used for?

It supports diagnosis of infections by identifying the organism causing illness and assisting clinicians in planning treatment.

Do you do culture and sensitivity testing?

Yes, the pathology services include identification and sensitivity testing of infectious pathogens.

How does microbiology testing help in treatment decisions?

Results can help the treating doctor select targeted therapy and avoid unnecessary or ineffective antibiotics.

Are quality standards followed for lab reporting?

The hospital’s Pathological Laboratory is ISO 9001:2015 certified, and quality processes such as controls and external quality assurance are followed to support reliable reporting.

Do I need a doctor’s prescription for these tests?

Test selection is typically guided by clinical evaluation; it’s best to consult the treating doctor for the right test and sample type.