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…

10 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…

11 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…

11 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…

11 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…

11 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…

11 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…

12 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…

12 months ago