Immunology/Serology

CRISPR/Cas9: Introduction, Application, and Keynotes

Introduction and  Mechanism CRISPR stands for Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeats. In nature, bacteria use this system as adaptive…

5 hours ago

HEPA Vs ULPA Filters: Introduction, Comparison, and Keynotes

Introduction to the Filters HEPA Filters: Originally developed during the 1940s Manhattan Project to capture radioactive contaminants, HEPA filters are…

3 weeks ago

Laminar Air Flow (LAF)Hood/Cabinet: Introduction, Principle, Parts, Handling Procedure, Uses, and Keynotes

Introduction A Laminar Air Flow cabinet creates a sterile work environment by capturing dust and microbes through a filtration system…

3 weeks ago

N95 Particulate Respirators: Introduction, Comparison of Benehal N95 and Magnum MH CUP-S surgical N95, and Keynotes

Introduction to N95 Particulate Respirators An N95 respirator is a critical tool for personal protective equipment (PPE) in healthcare, industrial,…

3 weeks ago

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 Detect™, is…

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…

4 weeks ago

IGRA (Interferon-Gamma Release Assay) Test-Introduction, Principle, Test Requirement, Procedure, Result-Interpretation, and Keynotes

Introduction An Interferon-Gamma Release Assay (IGRA) is a modern blood test used to identify if a person is infected with Mycobacterium tuberculosis. It…

3 months ago

Line Probe Assay (LPA) for Tuberculosis -Introduction, Principle, Test Requirements, Procedure, Result-Interpretation, and Keynotes

Introduction The Line Probe Assay (LPA) is a rapid molecular diagnostic test used to detect Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex (MTBC) and its resistance…

3 months ago

Kidney Cancer: An Overview of Introduction, Types, Pathogenesis, Lab Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention, and Keynotes

1. Introduction Kidney cancer, also called renal cancer, arises from the malignant transformation of renal parenchymal cells. The most common…

6 months ago

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

Introduction Histoplasma capsulatum is a dimorphic fungus responsible for histoplasmosis, a systemic mycosis prevalent in endemic regions such as the…

9 months ago