Various departments in the Institute are engaged in testing of several clinical specimens for laboratory diagnosis, management of diseases or routine investigations.
The institute also undertakes testing activities for commercial and research purposes along with collaborative research projects.

Tests undertaken by each department:

Department of Bacteriology

1. Bacteriological examinations of water samples.
2. Antibacterial efficacy and retention of bacteria by water purifiers.
3. Antimicrobial efficacy (Anti-bacterial & Anti-fungal) testing of various types of disinfectants including that against M. tuberculosis.
4. Sterility testing and Microbiological examination of food samples.
5. Lyophilization of bacterial cultures.
6. Testing as per Standard A.O.A.C., Rideal Walker Coeffecient, Staphylococcus aureus Coeffecient , ASTM, and IS14724 for UV-Water purifiers.
7. In vitro antimicrobial efficacy testing of antimicrobial incorporated[nano particles of metal, organic compound] material like ceramic tiles, oil paints, paper sheets, fabrics material, or other polymeric substance as per Japanese standard specification.

Department of Biochemistry

1. Blood Glucose (Fasting and PP)
2. Serum Cholesterol         
3. Serum Bilirubin (Total Bilirubin & Direct Bilirubin )             
4. Serum Uric Acid               
5. Serum Triglycerides, HDL, LDL, VLDL       
6. Albumin              
7. Total Protein     
8. Electrolytes
1. Phosphorus       
2. Magnesium                       
3. Calcium
4. Chloride              
9. Blood Urea Nitrogen     
10. Serum Creatinine            
11. SGOT    
12. SGPT    
13. Alkaline Phosphatase    
14. Creatine Kinase (CK-NAC)           
15. Gamma-Glutamyl Transferase (GGT)     
16. Lipase  
17. CK-MB 
18. Glycohemoglobin           
19. Bicarbonate (CO2)
20. Lactate Dehydrogenase(LDH-P)               
21. Iron & TIBC        
22. Kidney stone analysis (humans and animals)
1. Uric acid & Urates           
2. Phosphates
3. Sulphonamide
4. Cholesterol
5. Xanthine
6. Calcium
7. Magnesium
8. Oxalate
9. Ammonia
10. Carbonate
23. Gall stone analysis (humans and animals)
1. Cholesterol
2. Calcium
3. Bile Pigment
24. Nutritional studies like Glycemic Index testing, vitamins, total fat etc. for food products.

1. CL – I Country Liquor from Manufacturer
2. CL – III Country Liquor Manufacturer from Retailer
3. TCL – Testing of Commercial Liquor
4. TPE - Toddy
5. TL -  Testing of Liquor (Beer/Whisky/IMFL)
6. TDL -  Testing of Denaturant Liquor
7. TFS – Testing of Failing Sample
8. SDS – Specially Denatured Spirit
9. ODS – Ordinary Denatured Spirit
10. TAC – Testing of Alcohol Container

1. Complete blood count & Erythrocyte sedimentation rate
2. Urine Routine & Microscopy
3. Widal Test
4. Weil Felix Test
5. Brucellosis Test
6. Aerobic Culture & antibiotic Sensitivity Test
7. Fungal culture and sensitivity
8. Bacteriological Investigation of Operation Theatre Swabs

1. Acute oral toxicity in mice
2. Primary skin irritation in rabbits
3. Mucus membrane irritation in rabbits
4. Intracutaneous sensitization in guinea pigs
5. Oral LD50 in Rat
6. Dermal LD50 in Rabbits
7. Sub-acute & Chronic Toxicity Study
8. Reproductive Toxicity Testing

1. Detection of Influenza Virus
2. Detection of Dengue Virus (NS1 Antigen)
3. Dengue IgG
4. Dengue IgM
5. Antiviral activity of biologicals/disinfectants/actives (Qualitative)
6. Antiviral activity of biologicals/disinfectants/actives (Quantitative)
7. Detection of viruses: Viral encephalitis panel (HSV, CMV, JEV, Dengue)
8. Detection of Rabies antigen (Fluorescent Antibody Test)
9. Detection of Rabies antigen (Nested RT-PCR)

Swine Flu (H1N1) Sample Collection Form

1. Insecticide and Pesticide Testing
1. Bio-efficacy
2. Persistency
3. Repellency on human and animal skin
4. Resistance of chemicals
5. Water-resistance
6. Site Survey, Collection Identification
7. Toxicity
2. Larvicidal activity of different compounds against mosquitoes and house flies
3. Repellency studies of different herbal and chemical compound
4. Field Study for mosquitoes and house flies and larvae
5. Repellency studies of Paint against domestic insects
6. Leptospirosis testing (Real Time PCR and IgM ELISA)

1. Snake Survey
2. Repellency Test
3. Anti-Rodent Testing
4. Anti-Termite Testing
5. Snake Identification
6. Academic Testing - Bioefficacy

Testing carried out in each department:

Bacteriology
Biochemistry
Chemotherapy
Clinical Pathology
Toxicology
Virology and Immunology
Animal Unit
Zoonosis