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Introduction of MacConkey Agar MacConkey agar (MAC) uses for the culture of gram-negative bacteria and therefore Enterobacteriaceae belonging bacteria grow well on this medium and coliforms also enjoy this medium. MAC is a modification of Neutral Red Bile Salt Agar developed by MacConkey. It was one of the …
Introduction of Medical Laboratories in Nepal There are two types of medical/clinical laboratories in Nepal. One is a private laboratory while another is a government laboratory but both are monitored by National Public Health Laboratory (NPHL). NPHL is the government national reference laboratory under the …
Introduction of Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory As we know, simple diseases are due to either metabolic disorders or infectious agents (bacteria, viruses, fungi, parasites, prions). Molecular Diagnostics is a powerful tool for the identification of both conditions at genetic levels (e.g. metabolic disorders like cancer, and …
Introduction of Cytogenetic Test The cytogenetic assay is useful for chromosome analysis, syndromes like Williams, Prader-Willi, Angelman, Miller-Dieke, Smith-Magenis, and DiGeorge, and hematological malignancies detection. List of Common Tests Test Method Application Karyotyping chromosome analysis e.g. neonatal Karyotyping, Product of Conception (POC) karyotyping Fluorescent InSitu …
Importance of Clinical Lab Tests As we know, lab diagnosis is the third eye of clinicians/doctors. Medical/ clinical laboratory tests are important for us as a part of a routine checkup to look for changes in our health. These assays also assist to diagnose medical …
Introduction of Glucose Challenge Test(GCT) The glucose challenge test (GCT) determines our body’s response to glucose (sugar). The GCT is done during pregnancy to screen for gestational diabetes that develops during pregnancy. GCT Testing Time It is generally tested between 24 and 28 weeks of …
Introduction of Serological Tests Serological tests also known as serology tests or antigen or antibody tests are any of several laboratory procedures carried out on blood specimens (the serum-an amber-colored, protein-rich fluid that separates out when blood coagulates) for the purpose of detecting antibodies or …
Introduction of Allergy Screening Test Allergy screening tests or Allergy blood tests are used to detect allergens and allergens are substances that can cause allergic reactions. In some people, the immune system recognizes allergens as foreign. As a consequence, the immune system reacts by producing a type …