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).
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.
Main 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.