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Introduction of Blood and Tissue DNA Extraction Advances in DNA technology have been created in the increased application of DNA tests. From paternity determination to criminal investigations and even disease diagnosis the accuracy and data provided mean that millions of people are now shifting to …
Introduction of SOP for pH Meter Calibration and Performing Measurements A standard operating procedure (SOP) for pH Meter Calibration and Performing Measurements is really useful since we have to face numerous tests in Research as well as Diagnostic laboratories. e.g. Buffer preparation, maintaining a buffer …
Introduction of Catalase Test The catalase test is the most common in bacteriology and is commonly used to differentiate those bacteria that produce this enzyme, such as staphylococci, from non-catalase producing bacteria such as streptococci. It is two types depending on the testing methods and they …
Introduction of Oxidase Test (Kovac’s Method) Gordon and McLeod introduced the application of a dimethyl-phenylenediamine dihydrochloride solution to test for the presence of oxidase systems in 1928. In particular, they used the test to differentiate N. gonorrhoeae (oxidase test positive) from Staphylococcus species and Streptococcus species (oxidase negative). The sensitivity of the …
Introduction of Biopsy Tissue Categories As you know, histopathological reporting is really a hard service since pathologists are playing with the specimens who are suspected of malignancy and false-negative reporting may cause serious conditions in a patient. They have also to manage biopsy tissue blocks …
Introduction of Body Fluid Analysis Body fluid or cavity fluid is the fluid that covers our vital organs that not only reduces friction between the membranes but also delivers oxygen and nutrients to the cells, and takes away waste materials, which are then eliminated with …
Introduction of Transudates and Exudates Transuadtes are serous cavities fluids that accumulate as a result of non-inflammatory mechanisms while exudates are serous cavities and tissue fluids which accumulate due to inflammatory processes. Differences between Transudates and Exudates The Differences between transudates and exudates are as …
Introduction of Fecal Occult Blood (FOB) Test The faecal or Stool Occult Blood Test is the common routine test in the clinical laboratory to find out the hidden blood passing in the faeces. Bleeding into the intestine may cause the passage of blood in the stool/faeces. …