Table 4.
Diagnostic tests performed at Referral Labs [n (%)]
| Disease | Test | Referral labs |
|---|---|---|
| Cholera and other entero-pathogens |
Culture |
5 (71) |
| Sensitivity |
6 (86) |
|
| Serotyping |
4 (57) |
|
| Typhoid |
Serological tests (TyphiDot/Widal) Typhoid |
5 (71) |
| Blood Culture |
7 (100) |
|
| Antimicrobial sensitivity (including isolate confirmation with specific antisera) |
4 (57) |
|
| Bacterial meningitis: |
Rapid latex agglutination test |
1 (14) |
| CSF examination-wet mount |
7 (100) |
|
| Gram stain and culture |
7 (100) |
|
| Antimicrobial sensitivity |
7 (100) |
|
| Hepatitis A/E |
IgM μ capture ELISA |
1 (14) |
| Measles |
IgM μ capture ELISA |
1(14) |
| Dengue |
IgM μ capture ELISA |
4 (57) |
| Dengue |
Antigen detection |
1 (14) |
| Diphtheria |
Smear examination |
7 (100) |
| Culture |
5 (71) |
|
| Leptospirosis |
ELISA |
1(14) |
| Rapid test |
2 (29) |
|
| Chikungunya |
National Institute of Virology Kits |
1 (14) |
| Malaria | Rapid DT | 1 (14) |