Biodosimetry laboratory

The biodosimetry and cytogenetics laboratory of the department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine was established by a Technical Cooperation project No SRL 6031 of the International Atomic Energy Agency in 2010.

This laboratory is the only one of its kind in Sri Lanka and offers its services to those who are exposed to radiation – occupational and accidental to detect early chromosome damage. The tests being done in the laboratory are assessment of Micro nuclei formation, dicentric analysis and premature chromosome condensation. It also has the ability to detect radiation sensitivity of persons undergoing radiotherapy for malignancy.