Advanced Diagnostic Capabilities
Providing reference-level molecular and serological testing for emerging and re-emerging infectious pathogens across the Andaman & Nicobar archipelago.
Core Testing Profiles
Leptospirosis Diagnostics
Operating as the designated WHO Collaborating Centre, we provide gold-standard diagnostic profiling for severe spirochetal infections and critical outbreak investigations.
National Testing Impact
- Maintain predominantly circulating serovars in the country.
- Tested 2058 samples for MAT from different parts of the country during 2025-26.
Parasitology & Endemics
Comprehensive microscopy and high-throughput molecular screening for complex parasitic vectors affecting tribal and remote island populations.
Sample Processing Architecture
Specimen Intake
Rigorous verification of biological samples against authorized medical requisition protocols, ensuring accurate patient timelines.
Biosafety Processing
Samples are transferred to designated BSL-2/BSL-3 containment facilities for safe, sterile extraction and molecular preparation.
Data Synthesis
Diagnostic outputs undergo secondary validation by senior scientific officers before reports are securely dispatched.
Laboratory Standards
WHO Certified Workflows
Operating under stringent global parameters set by the World Health Organization for reference diagnostics.
ICMR Nodal Quality
Routine proficiency testing and internal quality control validated by central ICMR apex laboratories.
BSL Containment
Utilizing advanced Biosafety Level architectures to guarantee absolute specimen integrity and researcher safety.