Mangaluru: The state of the art PCR & Virology Laboratory at A.J. Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre (AJIMS & RC) has obtained the Indian Council of Medical Research’s (ICMR) approval to test for the SARS-CoV-2 virus using the Real Time RT-PCR method.
Recently, the lab was assessed and accredited by the NABL (National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories) for its facilities for medical testing. This has added a boost to the existing COVID-19 testing facilities in the district.
COVID-19, RT-PCR testing will be done as per the existing guidelines. A dedicated KIOSK for sample collection is also available at the hospital. The PCR & Virology Laboratory of AJIMS & RC is well-equipped with an advanced Real Time RT-PCR machine, fully-automated nucleic acid extractor, bio-safety cabinets, centrifuge and others. Staff and technicians from the Department of Microbiology have undergone training in molecular testing at NIMHANS, Bengaluru.
The hospital, in the wake of the pandemic, has set-up dedicated isolation wards for treating suspected and confirmed COVID-19 patients and is equipped with adequate infrastructure and manpower. The management has been in constant touch with the district administration to make its services available to the public.
AJIMS & RC is a unit of the Laxmi Memorial Education Trust (L.M.E.T).
