Pasteur Institute Shillong houses the general and Biochemical Laboratory which provides laboratory facilities and investigations in various discipline of Pathology, viz. Histology, Bacteriology, Haematology, Parasitology and Biochemical investigation to Government and Non-Government Organization. Blood and specimen are received from Government or Private Hospitals and even from patients referred by Private practitioners for investigation in the Institute.
Performance during the years 2004-2005 to 2008-2009
2004-2005 | 2005-2006 | 2006-2007 | 2007-2008 | 2008-2009 | |
Haematology | 2967 | 3375 | 3480 | 6394 | 12633 |
Microbiology | 5546 | 5574 | 6271 | 5695 | |
Parasitology, etc. | 699 | 457 | 345 | 395 | |
Biochemistry | 45527 | 50885 | 55148 | 58877 | 51292 |
During 2008-2009 the following test performed:-
Gram staining for M. Meningitis - 83 Positive - 26 Negative - 57
Latex Agglutination Test till mid May 2009 - 37 Positive - 17 Negative - 20
Steps taken:
- from areas in around Mawthabah, Nongstoin.
- during any epidemic outbreak in the State.
Proposal sent to the Government for the following: