Biochemistry

Diagnostic Challenge: LD Bodies vs Pneumocystis Vs Histoplasma in Giemsa-Stained BAL

Found in Giemsa staining of BAL. Possible pathogen? Found in Giemsa staining of BAL Morphological Features (Center) A dense, violet-stained…

1 year ago

Fat Droplet-Introduction, Clinical Significance, Lab Diagnosis, and Keynotes

Introduction Fat droplet is round, refractile globules found in body fluids, especially in urine sediment, CSF, or ascitic fluid. Fig.…

1 year ago

Thalassemia-Introduction, Types, Lab-Diagnosis, Clinical Significance, and Keynotes

Introduction Thalassemia is an inherited disorder that disrupts normal hemoglobin production. Patients suffer from anemia and related complications due to…

2 years ago

Counterimmunoelectrophoresis (CIE): Introduction, Application, and Keynotes

Introduction Counterimmunoelectrophoresis is a rapid diagnostic technique in modern immunology laboratories and enhances timely results. Primarily, it separates antigens and…

2 years ago

Antioxidant-Introduction, Types, Availability, Function, and Keynotes

Introduction Antioxidant is compound that protects cells from oxidative stress. They neutralize harmful free radicals in our bodies. Types Specifically,…

2 years ago

Immunoturbidimetry: Introduction, Principle, Handling Procedure, Application, and Keynotes

Introduction Immunoturbidimetry is an analytical immunoassay method that is used to measure the concentration of specific proteins (antigens) in a…

2 years ago

C-peptide PP Test-Introduction, Test Result, Unit, Reference Range, Test Methods, Clinical Significance, and Keynotes

Introduction The C-peptide PP test measures C-peptide levels after a meal. Moreover, it reflects endogenous insulin secretion by beta cells.…

2 years ago

Insulin PP Blood Test-Introduction, Test Result, Unit, Reference Range, Test Methods, Clinical Significance, and Keynotes

Introduction The Insulin PP Blood Test measures postprandial insulin levels in the blood. Moreover, it evaluates the insulin response after…

2 years ago

Cholesterol and HDL Ratio- Introduction, Test Result, Unit, Reference Range, Test Methods, Clinical Significance, and Keynotes

Introduction The Cholesterol and HDL Ratio compares total cholesterol with high-density lipoprotein. Moreover, it indicates cardiovascular risk effectively. Additionally, clinicians…

2 years ago

C-peptide Fasting Test-Introduction, Test Result, Unit, Reference Range, Test Methods, Clinical Significance, and Keynotes

Introduction The C-peptide fasting test measures fasting C-peptide levels in blood. Moreover, it reflects endogenous insulin secretion. Additionally, clinicians use…

2 years ago