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Rapid Diagnostic Test for Visceral Leishmaniasis (Kala-azar): Introduction, Principle, Procedure, Result-Interpretation, Clinical Significance and Keynnotes

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An InBiOS Detect rapid diagnostic test for Visceral Leishmaniasis (Kala-azar) that appears to show two visible lines, which is consistent with a positive antibody result

Introduction The Rapid Diagnostic Test (RDT) for Visceral Leishmaniasis (VL), often known as the rK39 test or Kalazar Detect™, is a specific, non-invasive immunochromatographic assay used to detect antibodies against Leishmania parasites in human serum or blood. Visceral Leishmaniasis (Kala-azar) is a severe, potentially fatal …

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Tru-Cut Biopsy (Core Needle Biopsy): Introduction, Procedure, Application, and Keynotes

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Introduction A Tru-cut biopsy, also known as a core needle biopsy (CNB), is a minimally invasive diagnostic procedure used to extract a small, solid cylinder (core) of tissue from a suspicious mass. Unlike Fine Needle Aspiration (FNA), which only collects individual cells, a Tru-cut biopsy …

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