Fungal Culture at IDC (ISO15189:2022 Accredited Laboratory) – Advanced Mycology Culture, Identification & Antifungal Susceptibility Testing
Accurate diagnosis of fungal infections is essential for timely treatment and improved patient outcomes. At Islamabad Diagnostic Centre (IDC), fungal cultures are processed in a dedicated mycology laboratory setup designed to minimize contamination and optimize fungal recovery. Isolates are identified using the advanced bioMérieux VITEK® MS MALDI-TOF system, while antifungal susceptibility testing is performed using the fully automated VITEK® 2 platform. Under the supervision of experienced consultant microbiologists, IDC delivers reliable, accurate, and clinically actionable mycology reports.
Why IDC’s Fungal Culture Service is Different
Dedicated fungal culture setup designed to minimize contamination and enhance culture quality.
Isolation and recovery of clinically significant yeasts and moulds from a wide range of clinical specimens.
Rapid fungal identification using bioMérieux VITEK® MS MALDI-TOF technology.
Automated antifungal susceptibility testing (AFST) using the VITEK® 2 system for applicable organisms.
Expert interpretation by experienced consultant microbiologists.
Stringent quality assurance and standardized laboratory protocols.
Benefits of IDC’s Advanced Mycology Platform
Dedicated mycology workflow to improve specimen handling and reduce contamination.
Rapid and accurate fungal identification using MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry.
Reliable antifungal susceptibility testing to support evidence-based therapy.
Standardized, reproducible, and high-quality laboratory results.
Reduced turnaround time compared with conventional identification methods.
Comprehensive mycology service from culture to identification and susceptibility testing.
Clinical Applications
Diagnosis of superficial and invasive fungal infections.
Investigation of candidiasis and other yeast infections.
Identification of moulds causing respiratory, skin, nail, and systemic infections.
Culture of fungi from tissue, pus, body fluids, respiratory specimens, and other clinical samples.
Guidance for targeted antifungal therapy through susceptibility testing.
Support for management of immunocompromised patients and difficult fungal infections.
Why Choose IDC?
IDC is ISO15189:2022 accredited laboratory.
Dedicated fungal culture laboratory setup.
Latest bioMérieux VITEK® MS MALDI-TOF technology for rapid fungal identification.
Automated antifungal susceptibility testing using VITEK® 2.
Experienced consultant microbiologists overseeing testing and interpretation.
Strict internal and external quality assurance procedures.
Accurate, reliable, and clinically actionable mycology reports.
