Aspergillus-Antibody Testing-Introduction, Types of Tests, Clinical Significance, Interpretation of Results, and Keynotes

Aspergillus-Antibody Testing

Introduction Aspergillus antibody testing, specifically IgG and IgE, helps diagnose aspergillosis, particularly chronic pulmonary aspergillosis and allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis, by detecting antibodies in the blood against the fungus.  Types of Tests Clinical Significance Interpreting Results Keynotes Further Readings

Counterimmunoelectrophoresis (CIE): Introduction, Application, and Keynotes

The schematic diagram of countermmunoelectrophoresis (CIE)

Introduction Counterimmunoelectrophoresis is a rapid diagnostic technique in modern immunology laboratories and enhances timely results. Primarily, it separates antigens and antibodies using an electric field for accelerated reactions with precision. Additionally, this method improves immunological assays’ detection speed and remarkably reduces waiting times. Subsequently, it …

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Varicella-Zoster Antibody, IgG Assay:Introduction, Test Result, Unit, Normal Range, Test Method, Clinical Significance, and Keynotes

Varicella-Zoster Antibody, IgG Assay:Introduction, Test Result, Unit, Normal Range, Test Method, Clinical Significance, and Keynotes

Introduction Varicella-zoster antibody, IgG assay, is a medical test used to measure the levels of varicella-zoster virus (VZV) specific immunoglobulin G (IgG) antibodies in the blood. VZV is the virus responsible for causing chickenpox (varicella) and can also re-emerge later in life as shingles (herpes …

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