The Department of Microbiology, SMCW- SUHRC has a RT-PCR Laboratory which is situated in Building No. 4 on the 3rd floor SMCW. The Laboratory was accredited by NABL on 7th October, 2020 and permission to operate RT-PCR laboratory for COVID-19 testing was issued by ICMR on October 14, 2020. Laboratory started with testing for COVID-19 by RT-PCR on October 16, 2020.

Scope of RT-PCR Laboratory

1. SARS-COV2-Testing
2. Influenza (A & B) Testing

Web Link: NABL RT-PCR Laboratory Certificate

RT-PCR laboratory is well equipped with the following cutting edge instruments:

Thermo cycler (Quant Studio 5)

Automated Nucleic Acid Extractor (Bioer Gene Pure)

Refrigerator (-80˚C)

Refrigerator (-20˚C)

Biosafety Cabinet (Class II A2)

Laminar Air Flow Cabinet

Refrigerated Centrifuge

Centrifuge