Department of Parasitology

The Department of Parasitology shares a Multidisciplinary Common Microscopic Laboratory with the Department of Microbiology. This well-equipped laboratory has the capacity to accommodate 75 students simultaneously, facilitating effective hands-on training in parasitological diagnostics.

Laboratory Equipment

The laboratory is equipped with:

    • 01 Teaching microscope – for instructor-led demonstrations
    • 75 student-usable microscopes – ensuring individual practical experience for each student
    • Autoclave sterilizer – for safe disposal of biohazardous waste and sterilization of equipment
    • Incubator machine – for culturing parasites and maintaining optimal growth conditions
    • Centrifuges – for processing blood and stool samples
    • Preparation rooms – for staining, slide preparation, and sample processing

Sample Preservation

The department is equipped with laboratory freezers capable of preserving samples up to -80°C, enabling long-term storage of parasitic specimens, DNA/RNA samples, and reference materials for research and diagnostic purposes.

Contact Us

Telephone

+(94) 37 3138252

Emails

parasit@wyb.ac.lk headparasit@wyb.ac.lk

Postal Address

Department of Parasitalogy,
Faculty of Medicine,
Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, Labuyaya, Kuliyapitiya,60200