Diagnostic algorithm

TrueNat for Tuberculosis: Introduction, Principle, Procedure, Result-Interpretation, application, and Keynotes

Introduction TrueNat is a rapid, chip-based, and portable molecular diagnostic test. It is developed by Molbio Diagnostics for the detection of tuberculosis…

3 months ago

Aspergillus-Antigen Testing:Introduction, Principle, Clinical Significance, and Keynotes

Introduction Aspergillus species, particularly Aspergillus fumigatus, are major causes of invasive aspergillosis (IA), especially in immunocompromised patients, such as those…

10 months ago

Criteria and Decision Framework for Differentiating True Infection from Colonization or Contamination by Aspergillus niger in Cancer Patients

Evaluate the Clinical Context Symptoms & signs: Fig. Sputum for fungal culture Fig. Aspergillus niger colony characteristics on Sabouraud Dextrose…

11 months ago

SARS-CoV-2 PCR Test-Introduction, Test Result, Test Method, Clinical Significance, and Keynotes

Introduction The Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) test is a molecular diagnostic technique used…

3 years ago

TB PCR for Sputum: Introduction, Test Result, Unit, Normal Range, Assaying Method, Clinical Significance, and Keynotes

Introduction TB PCR (polymerase chain reaction) for sputum is a laboratory test used in the diagnosis of tuberculosis (TB). It…

3 years ago