Rapid Diagnosis and Biomedical Research
Providing a clinically supported service for the rapid diagnosis and management of infectious and genetic disease.
Pathogen Detection
Micropathology provides rapid, molecular-based pathogen detection for clinical and research applications.
Using validated PCR, sequencing, and serological methods, our laboratory identifies a wide range of viral, bacterial, and fungal pathogens with precision and speed.
All diagnostic work is performed under UKAS-accredited quality systems.
Diagnostic Approach
Our pathogen detection portfolio combines real-time PCR, multiplex PCR, and sequencing-based technologies to achieve sensitive and specific results across a wide variety of sample types.
Key features include:
- Rapid turnaround times for urgent and routine assays
- Quantitative viral load testing for monitoring disease progression or therapeutic response
- Genotyping and drug-resistance analysis to guide antiviral or antimicrobial therapy
- Rigorous internal controls and validation across all platforms
Assay Development
We continuously develop and validate new molecular diagnostic assays within our UKAS-accredited quality framework.
Our aim is to improve the sensitivity, specificity, and turnaround time of pathogen detection compared to existing methods.
Healthcare professionals and organisations are welcome to contact the laboratory to discuss the availability or suitability of tests for specific clinical or research needs.