Dilshan Sudirikku

• Molecular Diagnostics:
• Conducted clinical tests using PCR, qPCR, RT-PCR, and HRMA for infectious diseases like COVID-19, STDs, and gastrointestinal pathogens.
  
• Operated advanced instruments including Roche MagNA Pure, AusDiagnostics HighPlex, Roche Cobas 6800, BioFire FilmArray, Abbott Alinity, and Cepheid GeneXpert.
  
• Performed diagnostic tests for pathogens like HSV, Varicella, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Burkholderia pseudomallei, and Monkeypox.
  
• Conducted multiplex qPCR, melt analysis, and rapid PCR diagnosis for critical specimens.
  
• Managed quality controls, reagent maintenance, troubleshooting, and waste management.
  
• Serology:
• Performed manual tests for Melioidosis (IHA assay) and Syphilis (TPPA, TPHA, RPR).
  
• Conducted urinary antigen tests for Streptococcus pneumoniae and Legionella.
  
• Performed lateral flow assays for Dengue and Cryptococcus, including Cryptococcus antigen titration.
  
• Specimen Reception:
• Managed specimen billing, detail verification, test entry, and dispatch to external labs.
  
• Processed specimens for long-term storage and sent influenza/RSV positives to WHO for vaccine research.
  
• General Tasks:
• Used Trakcare Lab (LabTrack) for test reporting and communication with microbiologists and supervisors.
  
• Performed Quality Assurance Programs (QAP) for various diseases, ensuring compliance with NATA standards.
  
• Conducted daily equipment maintenance, temperature checks, and stock management including stock ordering.
  
• Ensured health and safety through PPE use, adherence to protocols, and waste management.
  
• Supported clinicians with result interpretation, patient inquiries, and add-on test coordination.
  

This role emphasized precision, safety, and collaborative teamwork to ensure timely and reliable patient care.

• Conducted daily clinical tests across Molecular, Hematology, and Biochemistry disciplines.
• Performed routine quality controls, calibrations, reagent maintenance, troubleshooting, and waste management on diagnostic platforms, including:Cepheid GeneXpert (Rapid COVID-19 testing)
  Sysmex XN-550 Hematology Analyzer
  Sysmex CA-660 Coagulation Analyzer
  Dimension EXL/RXL and ADVIA Centaur XP Biochemistry Analyzers
  
• Hematology tests: Full Blood Counts, ESR, Blood Film Preparation, Coagulation Profiles, Malaria Lateral Flow, and Infectious Mononucleosis Lateral Flow tests.
• Biochemistry tests: Liver Function, Lipid Profiles, Glucose, Thyroid Function, Troponin, and Manual D-Dimer tests.
• Managed specimen reception tasks, including receiving, processing, test entry, dispatch, and re-branching to other laboratories.
• Operated "Ultra" Laboratory Information System for task coordination and result management.
• Performed general laboratory maintenance, including temperature checks, equipment monitoring, and stock management.
• Addressed patient and doctor inquiries, facilitated result releases, and arranged verbal add-on tests with professionalism.