The Laboratory for biological materials analysis focuses on the study of biological materials using simple and economically feasible techniques, focusing on their applicability in tropical regions of the developing world. Our research priority is to provide students with an interdisciplinary education for subsequent cooperation with the national reference laboratories carrying out the analysis of biological materials, certifying and testing various substances. Students are educated in biochemical, parasitological and haematological good laboratory practice (GLP). Besides theoretical training, emphasis is placed on the practical testing of new analytical methods and so called “kits” suitable for use in field practice under tropical conditions.
The laboratory is equipped to carry out experiments with thev biochemical analyzer IDEXX VetTest to perform biochemical blood tests of various animal species. Blood samples are tested immediately, thus minimizing the risk of observational artifacts, caused by storage and transport. "Dry-slide" technology provides accurate results through the examinationof small amounts of blood within 20 minutes, which minimizes the effects of substances that can interferewith the results. It can inspect up to 26 different biochemical parameters.
In the lab a Nikon Eclipse E 200 research microscope intended for the observation of microscopic objects in a bright field is used along with a number of conventional light microscopes, such as the Nikon Eclipse E 100, to identify the different developmental stages of parasitic agents in animals and humans. Also available are portable microscopes capable of recording an image using a USB camera connected to a PC, which are intended for individual studies within the field of parasitology. It is possible to model different situations in the collection of samples, and in processing and diagnostic procedures, and compare the effect of these different processing techniques on the quality and interpretation of results. The lab includes balances, centrifuges, refrigerators and freezers.
Work Team
Head: prof. MVDr. Daniela Lukešová, CSc.
- Laboratory diagnosis of animal diseases, with a focus on parasitological, haematological and biochemical examinations. Specializing in the field of parasitology, testing developmental stages of parasites in farm and wild animals.
- Interpretation of results, consulting and advisory services in the prevention and treatment of diagnosed cases.
- Consultation in the field of travel medicine and ensuring the protection of consumer health in tropical regions of the developing world.
Ph.D. research within the fields: "Agriculture in Tropics and Subtropics" and in the newly accredited field "Tropical Agrobiology and Bioresource Management" focuses on topics:
- Monitoring the health status of animals for the production of safe food of animal origin
- Parasites of wild and exotic animals, morphological identification of agents and their typing by molecular methods
- Foodborne diseases and zoonotic foodborne diseases of parasitic origin.
Cooperating Institutions
The team closely collaborate with colleagues in applied zoology from CZU Prague.On the issue of metabolic and infectious diseases (zoonoses) and in food safety and quality we cooperate with laboratories at the SVI Prague, the SVI Jihlava, and the University of Veterinary and Pharmaceutical Sciences Brno and Research Institute of Animal Science in Prague, ÚVN Prague in the implementation of Masters' and doctoral theses in:
- dissection, histology and consulting services,
- laboratory analysis to determine the quality parameters at the Dept. of Chemistry and Dept. of Food Hygiene with various biological materials (The detection of contaminants, microbiological and specific parasitic analysis),
- metabolic testing and interpretation of data for different kinds of animals and monitoring of health status (human nutrition and food-borne diseases).
More info:
https://www.ftz.czu.cz/en/r-9419-departments/r-10236-laboratories/r-10243-laboratory-for-biological-materials-analysis:
