Medical Lab Notes

Multiplex PCR assay-Directly on CSF: Introduction, Principle, Clinical Significance, and Keynotes

Introduction Multiplex Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) directly on Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) is an advanced molecular diagnostic technique designed to detect…

7 months ago

Bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) Gram stain: Introduction, Report-Interpretation, Clinical Significance, and Keynotes

Introduction Bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) is a diagnostic procedure used to collect specimens from the lower respiratory tract, particularly from the…

8 months ago

Molds-Broth Microdilution Testing (EUCAST): Introduction, Principle, Clinical Significance, and Keynotes

Introduction Invasive mold infections caused by species such as Aspergillus, Fusarium, Scedosporium, and Mucorales pose serious challenges, especially in immunocompromised…

8 months ago

Direct Microscopy-KOH Smear: Introduction, Uses, and Keynotes

Introduction Direct microscopic examination is one of the most rapid and inexpensive diagnostic methods for detecting fungal elements in clinical…

8 months ago

Candida-Antigen Testing: Introduction, Principle, Clinical Significance, and Keynotes

Introduction Candidemia and invasive Candida infections are among the most common fungal diseases in hospitalized and immunocompromised patients. Traditional diagnosis…

8 months ago

Histoplasma-Antigen Testing: Introduction, Principle, Clinical Significance, and Keynotes

Introduction Histoplasma capsulatum is a dimorphic fungus responsible for histoplasmosis, an endemic mycosis prevalent in parts of North and Central…

8 months ago

Molds E-Test: Introduction, Principle, Clinical Significance, and Keynotes

Introduction Mold infections caused by species such as Aspergillus, Fusarium, Scedosporium, and Mucorales are increasingly common, especially in immunocompromised and…

8 months ago

Aspergillus-Antigen Testing:Introduction, Principle, Clinical Significance, and Keynotes

Introduction Aspergillus species, particularly Aspergillus fumigatus, are major causes of invasive aspergillosis (IA), especially in immunocompromised patients, such as those…

8 months ago