Medical Lab Notes

Rapid Diagnostic Test for Visceral Leishmaniasis (Kala-azar): Introduction, Principle, Procedure, Result-Interpretation, Clinical Significance and Keynnotes

Introduction The Rapid Diagnostic Test (RDT) for Visceral Leishmaniasis (VL), often known as the rK39 test or Kalazar Detectâ„¢, is…

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Non-melanoma skin cancer (NMSC): An Overview of Introduction, Types, Pathogenesis,Lab Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention, and Keynotes

Introduction and Types Non-melanoma skin cancer (NMSC) represents a group of cancers that develop in the upper layers of the…

4 weeks ago

HLA -B27 Test: Introduction, Principle, Procedure, Result-Interpretation, Clinical Significance, and Keynotes

Introduction HLA-B27 (Human Leukocyte Antigen B27) is a specific genetic variant of the HLA-B gene located on chromosome 6. While…

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Infection Prevention & Control and Waste Management: Introduction, Procedure, Waste segregation, Disposal, Application, and Keynotes

Introduction Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) and Healthcare Waste Management (HCWM) are critical systems used to minimize the spread of…

4 weeks ago

Orientia and Rickettsia: Introduction, Comparison, Key Differences, Treatment and Diagnosis

Introduction Orientia and Rickettsia are two closely related genera of bacteria within the family Rickettsiaceae. Both are small, gram-negative, obligate…

4 weeks ago

Biosafety Officer: Introduction, Roles, Uses, Clinical Significance, and Keynotes

Introduction A Biosafety Officer (BSO) is a technical expert responsible for the strategic and integrated management of biological risks within…

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Immunohistochemistry (IHC): Introduction, Application, and Keynotes

Introduction to IHC Immunohistochemistry (IHC) is a powerful laboratory technique that combines anatomical, immunological, and biochemical methods to detect specific…

4 weeks ago

Tru-Cut Biopsy (Core Needle Biopsy): Introduction, Procedure, Application, and Keynotes

Introduction A Tru-cut biopsy, also known as a core needle biopsy (CNB), is a minimally invasive diagnostic procedure used to…

4 weeks ago