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 weeks 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…

7 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…

9 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