Microbiology
Microbiology encompasses numerous sub-disciplines including virology, mycology, parasitology, and bacteriology. It studies microscopic organisms, either unicellular (single cell), multicellular (cell colony), or acellular (lacking cells).
Common tests:
- MC&S
- Blood MC&S
- Faecal Occult Blood
- Blood MC&S Paediatric
- Environmental swab analysis
- Reducing Subs Faecal
Andrology
Andrology is a field within microbiology. It analyses the sperm to study male sexual health.
Virology
Virology is a field within microbiology that encompasses the study of viruses. It deals with the study of medically important viruses and the diseases they cause or their effect on human beings.