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Introduction Folic acid, also known as vitamin B9 or folate, is an essential nutrient required for various bodily functions, including cell division, DNA synthesis, and red blood cell formation. Adequate levels of folic acid are particularly crucial during periods of rapid growth, such as pregnancy, …
Introduction The Total Iron-Binding Capacity (TIBC) test is a medical diagnostic tool used to assess the body’s capacity to bind and transport iron in the blood. Iron is an essential mineral required for various physiological processes, including oxygen transport and energy production. The TIBC test …
Introduction TB PCR (polymerase chain reaction) for sputum is a laboratory test used in the diagnosis of tuberculosis (TB). It is a molecular diagnostic technique that detects the presence of Mycobacterium tuberculosis (the bacterium that causes TB) DNA in sputum samples. Traditional methods of diagnosing …
Introduction SARS-CoV-2, also known as the novel coronavirus, is the virus responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic. The SARS-CoV-2 Total Antibody assay is a laboratory test designed to detect and measure the presence of antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 in a person’s blood sample. When a person is …
Introduction The Anti-Thyroid Peroxidase (Anti-TPO) assay is a laboratory test used to detect and measure the presence of antibodies against thyroid peroxidase in the blood. Thyroid peroxidase is an enzyme involved in the production of thyroid hormones in the thyroid gland. The Anti-TPO assay is …
Introduction Anti -TPO test is an autoantibody assay that is against thyroperoxidase (TPO) (antigen). TPO is an enzyme present in thyroid hormone formation, catalyzing the oxidation of iodide on tyrosine residues in thyroglobulin for the synthesis of triiodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (tetraiodothyronine -T4). This enzyme …