Diseases have proved to be ‘make’ or ‘break’ factors right from farm animal health to human civilization.
Zoonoses are infections and diseases that are naturally transmitted between vertebrate animals and man. Animals can also get infected from humans, and the disease is termed “Anthroponoses”.
People with close contact with animals (pet lovers, livestock farmers, animal health providers, butchers, cleaning staff of local bodies) and individuals with weakened immune system (children, elderly, pregnant women, people suffering from immunosuppressive diseases and those who underwent organ transplantation) can be at increased risk of acquiring zoonoses. Humans can avoid zoonoses by basic hygienic practices, vaccination and avoiding unnecessary contact with animals. In the event of doubts / situations on Zoonoses, one has to consult their Physician immediately.
The laboratory serves the general public & line departments with diagnostic services for leptospirosis in man and animals for about one and half decade. In response to need from physicians and as a public health responsibility of the veterinary profession, this laboratory is extending its service to other emerging zoonotic diseases like brucellosis and anthrax. In a phased manner, the laboratory plans to expand to other zoonoses also. For facilitation of research and diagnostic service of zoonotic pathogens a necessary facilities have been created.
(All tests carry a service tax of 15% up to 30/6/2017 / and GST thereafter)
S.No | Disease | Test | Cost (Rs.) | Turn around time |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Leptospirosis | DFM | 40 | Same day |
MAT | 300 | Same day | ||
IgM ELISA/ IgG ELISA | 500 | Same day | ||
PCR | 500 | 2 days | ||
Culture | 500 | Minimum 1-8 weeks | ||
Immuno fluorescence | 300 | |||
2 | Brucellosis | Rose Bengal Plate Agglutination test | 50 | Same day |
Standard tube agglutination test | 100 | Same day for sample submitted before 10.30 a.m. | ||
IgM ELISA / IgM ELISA | 500 | Same day | ||
PCR | 500 | Two days | ||
Culture | 500 | Min 1 week | ||
3 | Anthrax | Staining | 100 | Same day |
Culture | 500 | Three days | ||
PCR | 500 | 2 days | ||
Biological test | 1000 | Min 1 week |
By cash or DD drawn in favour of “The Director, Centre for Animal Health Studies, Chennai- 51” Cashless transaction facilities in the form of Point of sale machines are to be put in place shortly.
Zoonoses Research Laboratory
ZRL – Thermo cycler
Bio safety cabinet class II
Bio safety cabinet class II
ZRL – Dark field Microscope with oil immersion condenser
Bio safety containment III
Leptospires x 100
Leptospires – Electron microscopy
Microscopic agglutination test
Cultural examination - Blood agar
Staining and microscopic examination
Cultural examination –Nutrient aga
Molecular diagnosis: PCR test to detect virulence plasmids
The Director,
Centre for Animal Health Studies,
Madhavaram Milk Colony,
Chennai 600 051.
Ph: 044 -25555151
The Professor and Head,
Zoonoses Research Laboratory,
Madhavaram Milk Colony , Chennai 600 051.
Phone : 044 - 2555 9306, 2555 0551
E - Mail: leptolab@tanuvas.org.in
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