ACTIVITIES

Microbiology

Microbiological research (searching for bacteria and mycetes) is carried out on different biological samples, such as:

  • swabs: pharyngeal, lingual, oral-cable, nasal, ear, eye / conjunctivitis, skin.
  • urine (urine culture).
  • seminal fluid (semen culture).
  • uro-genital swabs: vaginal, cervical, urethral, ​​vulvar, anal, rectal, barnacle-preputial.
  • sputum / phlegm
  • faeces (coproculture).
  • purulent material, nails / scales, etc.
  • A quick examination can be carried out to trace Streptococcus group A beta-hemolytic (Streptococcus pyogenes), with results 2 hours after blood sample.

Specimens from genital organs: to search for common bacteria, Trichomonas vaginalis and mycetes.

The following are researched solely upon request:

  • Neisseria gonorrhoeae.
  • Urogenital mycoplasmas.
  • Gardnerella vaginalis.
  • Chlamydia trachomatis (rapid test, antigen or DNA testing).
  • vaginal / rectal swab for group B beta-hemolytic streptococci (Streptococcus agalactiae) for women in pregnancy to term.

Coproculture: to search for Staphylococcus aureus, Salmonella spp., Shigella spp.

Only upon request faeces sample to specifically find:

  • Candida spp.
  • Campylobacter spp.
  • difficult clostridium (even toxins A and B) p
  • Escherichia coli 0: 157.
  • yersinia spp.
  • helicobacter pylori (antigen).
  • rotavirus (antigen).
  • adenovirus (antigen).
  • cryptosporidium (to find antigen).
  • giardia (to find antigen).
  • intestinal parasites.

Scotch test (to find Pinworms).

Susceptibility testing and / or antimicogramma is done for significant microbial amounts and if specifically requested.