Molecular diagnostics uses the core molecular biology techniques to confirm the causes of communicable and non-communicable diseases, and further to identify individuals who are at risk of acquiring specific diseases. It also helps to monitor disease progression vivid accurately, allows for early and appropriate cost effective treatment reducing morbidity and mortality.
This genetics lab is completed equipped with the state-of-art automated instruments and lead by the competent man forces. It consists of the QiaCUBE and QIAjilIty, BioRad CFX96, QuantStudio 6 Flex, Zybio 3000, Thermo Ion Torrent PGM and their all allied instruments.
Chip based Real-Time (Qualitative) PCR tests
We are about to start the following as well.
With all these capabilities, we were able to obtain the permission from ICMR and NABL for Real-Time PCR for SARS-CoV-2. e have completed 1,81,135 samples (up to 27/02/2022) of COVID-19. Beyond this, we also perform the following,
This laboratory is also known as Noorul Islam Centre for Advanced Biotechnology, recognized as Centre for Excellence in Life science (Type II) by Kerala Academy of Skill Excellence (KASE). This enables us to undertake certain, exclusive skill development program for empowering the students and professions to be a Molecular Biologist.