DEPARTMENT OF MICROBIOLOGY
WORKSHOP ON LABORATORY DIAGNOSIS OF EMERGING VIRAL DISEASES

CONTENTS OF THE WORKSHOP

1. SPECIMEN COLLECTION AND COLLECTION FOR VIRAL DIAGNOSIS
2. ENZYME LINKED IMMUNOSORBENT ASSAY (ELISA)
3. NUCLEIC ACID EXTRACTION METHODS
4. CONVENTIONAL AND REAL-TIME PCR
5. AGAROSE GEL ELECTROPHORESIS

This hands-on workshop explores essential techniques in viral diagnostics, from specimen collection to molecular analysis. Participants will learn best practices for sample handling, nucleic acid extraction, and the principles of enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) for antigenantibody detection. We will compare conventional and real-time PCR for viral identification and quantify results using agarose gel electrophoresis. Join us for an interactive session bridging theory with practical applications in modern virology!