Organizing a Reference Laboratory for Medical Mycology
Journal Title: IP International Journal of Medical Microbiology and Tropical Diseases - Year 2016, Vol 2, Issue 1
Abstract
The objective is to provide the conceptual basis as well as some specifics needed for establishing a laboratory for mycology. A functional self-contained mycology laboratory, include three definitive areas, a clerical office-library-sample area, the laboratory and an isolation room. All such lab would need media preparation, autoclaving, and glassware cleaning and disposable of materials. A total space requirement of 2500 square feet which include laboratory specialized for isolation, identification and susceptibility of fungal isolates, stock culture collection and maintenance including preservation of reference culture. And it should also provide comprehensive laboratory services for investigating fungal infections with the help of specialist services. Regular training programs should be conducted for the technologists regarding all necessary technical and intellectual aspects of medical mycology with latest update to provide best services.
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Ravi Kant, Satish Gupte, Tanveer Kaur, Mandeep Kaur4
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