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QuantiFERON-TB Gold Plus (QFT-Plus): Introduction, Principle, Procedure, Result Interpretation, Clinical Significance, and Keynotes

 Introduction The QuantiFERON-TB Gold Plus (QFT-Plus) is a highly sensitive fourth-generation Interferon Gamma Release Assay (IGRA). It acts as an…

1 week 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 months 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…

6 months 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

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

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

Introduction The LDL/HDL ratio measures the balance between LDL (“bad”) and HDL (“good”) cholesterol. Moreover, it predicts cardiovascular risk effectively.…

2 years ago

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

Introduction of Insulin Fasting Blood Test The insulin fasting blood test measures fasting insulin levels after an overnight fast. Moreover,…

2 years ago
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