Parameter Method Sample Type Significance

1

Adeno virus Qualitative

PCR In- house

Stool / Eye wash/Swab

Confirmation of viral conjunctivitis and tonsillitis

2

Screening of occluar pathogens
A)Gram Positive
B)Gram negative
C) Fungus

PCR In- house

Vitreous Tap

Confirmation of ocular pathogen

3

HSV 1&2

Real Time PCR

Vitreous Tap

Confirmation of ocular pathogen

4

Herpes zoster

Real Time PCR

Vitreous Tap

Confirmation of ocular pathogen

5

CMV Qualitative

Real Time PCR

Vitreous Tap

Confirmation of ocular pathogen

6

TB

Real Time PCR

Vitreous Tap

Confirmation of ocular pathogen

7

Acanthamoeba keratitis

PCR In- house

Vitreous Tap

Confirmation of ocular pathogen

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