Microbiology

MICROBIOLOGY- Diagnosis of Sexually Transmitted Infections

Sexually transmitted infections (STI) are a public health problem that affects a significant number of the population. It is essential to do a reliable and early diagnosis to avoid infection, its spread and possible complications.

MICROBIOLOGY - Pick-up samples for the study of skin infections and soft tissue

This group of infections is broad and complex. Ranging from skin infections, skin appendages, subcutaneous tissue, fascia and skeletal muscle. They are very common infections of varying severity and can evolve acutely or chronically.

The collection of good quality samples for microbiological analysis, is critical in this process which will determine the microbiological diagnosis.

MOLECULAR BIOLOGY - HLA-B5701

The determination of the HLA-B * 5701 is the first pharmacogenetic test in the context of treatment of HIV-1. The haplotype HLA-B * 5701 significantly predicted the risk of hypersensitivity reaction to Abacavir (ABC), which is currently the antiretroviral reverse transcriptase inhibitor, preferentially used to treat HIV-1.

SEROLOGY - Change of method in serology area

In order to optimize the response time and improve the sensitivity and specificity, we incorporate chemiluminescence technology(QL)instead of some ELISA serology tests.

MICROBIOLOGY - Collection of samples for the study of superficial mycosis

The diagnosis of superficial mycosis analyzed samples of skin, hair and nails. In all three cases, the area where the sample was collected previously cleaned with 70% alcohol, to remove bacterial flora exudates and excipients medication that may interfere with the search for fungi.

MICROBIOLOGY - Urine culture collection rules

The microbiological diagnosis of urinary infection is one of the most frequent test in laboratories.

MICROBIOLOGY – Diagnosis of toxigenic Clostridium difficile 
Toxigenic Clostridium difficile is the principal etiologic agent in hospital acquired diarrhea. Its occurence has grown significantly in the last few years, and more virulent strains, such as ribotype 027, have been described as causing hospital acquired outbreaks in the USA and Europe. Thus, the diagnosis must be rapid and reliable.

MICROBIOLOGY – Determination of viral producers of gastroenteritis during 2010
The type of sample studiedwas stool, and the total number of samples studied was 2,195. Of these, 10 % tested positive for Rotavirus.

MICROBIOLOGY - Fecal parasites

From Catlab we has made ​​a study of the determination of fecal parasites in 2009.This year a total of 23126 determinations of fecal parasites, of which 1850 (8%) were positive

MOLECULAR BIOLOGY - New molecular biology techniques. 2009

We believe it can be of your interest to know all the new techniques the lounge of Molecular Biology Catlab has put in operation in 2009.