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NT-proBNP: Introduction, Principle, Procedure, Result Interpretation, Clinical Significance, and Keynotes

Introduction The NT-proBNP (N-terminal pro B-type Natriuretic Peptide) test is a vital cardiac biomarker blood test used primarily to screen…

1 week ago

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

Nail Clippings KOH Mount: Introduction and Principle, Procedure, Result-Interpretation, Clinical Significance, and Keynotes

Introduction and Principle A nail clipping KOH (Potassium Hydroxide) mount is the fastest and most cost-effective diagnostic test used to…

3 weeks ago

BD BACTEC™ MGIT™ 960: Principles, Workflows, and Clinical Applications

Introduction The BD BACTEC™ MGIT™ 960 (Mycobacteria Growth Indicator Tube) is a fully automated, high-volume culture system designed for the…

3 months ago

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

Introduction The Rapid Diagnostic Test (RDT) for Visceral Leishmaniasis (VL), often known as the rK39 test or Kalazar Detect™, is…

4 months 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

Immunochromatography: Introduction, Principle, Procedure, Result-Interpretation, Uses and Keynotes

Introduction Immunochromatography, also known as lateral flow immunoassay or rapid test, is a widely used diagnostic technique that allows for…

3 years ago