Brain abscess caused by culture-negative Streptococcus intermedius. Invasive bacteria are rapidly and accurately detected and identified from fresh and formalin-fixed tissue by ribosomal RNA gene sequencing. |
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A Culture of Excellence
The Stanford Diagnostic Microbiology Laboratory is a full-service routine and specialized reference laboratory serving Stanford Hospital, Lucille Packard Children’s Hospital and Stanford Outreach program. The laboratory is equipped with state-of-the-art instruments and assays making it possible to diagnose infectious diseases missed by conventional methods.
Our mission: Quality Assured; Service Exceptional.
Our services include:
Dr. Niaz Banaei is available for consultation on diagnostic test selection and interpretation of results. Pager 23010, telephone 650-736-8052. For infectious diseases questions, please contact the appropriate Stanford Infectious Diseases Service Fellow:
- Adult ID Fellow pager: Dial 650-723-8222,
then enter pager # 13536 and follow directions. - Pediatric ID Fellow pager: Dial 650-723-8222,
then enter pager # 13585 and follow directions.
Affiliated services
Other resources
- Antibiogram
- http://lane-local.stanford.edu/rzwies/biomed-resources/antibiograms-shc.html
- http://lane-local.stanford.edu/biomed-resources/antibiograms-lpch.html