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Lowenstein-Jensen (LJ) Medium: Introduction, Principle Composition, Preparation, Procedure, Result- Interpretation, Limitation, and Keynotes

November 30, 2022July 18, 2022 by Medical Lab Notes

Introduction of Lowenstein-Jensen (LJ) Medium Lowenstein-Jensen (LJ) Medium is named after the surnames of Austrian pathologist Ernst Lowenstein (1878–1950) and the Danish chemist Kai Arne Jensen (1908–1992). The etiological agent of tuberculosis is Mycobacterium tuberculosis. It requires aerobic conditions and a protein-enriched medium for culture. The short …

Phenylalanine Deaminase (PDA) Test: Introduction, Principle, Test Requirements, Procedure, Result- Interpretation, Keynotes, and Limitations

November 30, 2022July 16, 2022 by Medical Lab Notes

Phenylalanine Deaminase (PDA) Test PDA stands for phenylalanine deaminase and PDA tests positive and negative are as shown below footage. It is used in the differentiation of gram-negative enteric bacilli based on the ability of the microorganisms to produce phenyl pyruvic acid by oxidative deamination. The deamination of …

Hospitals in Kathmandu: Introduction, List of Hospitals, Locations, Description, Links, and Keynotes

December 3, 2022July 11, 2022 by Medical Lab Notes

Introduction of Hospitals in Kathmandu Kathmandu is made up of three districts and they are Kathmandu, Lalitpur, and Bhaktapur, together with expanding an area of 899 square kilometers. It is the largest and busiest city in Nepal and thus has numerous reputed health care and …

CT KUB: Introduction, Uses, Centers in Kathmandu, Address, Contact Number, and Website Links Keynotes

November 30, 2022July 7, 2022 by Medical Lab Notes

CT of the Kidneys, Ureters and Bladder (CT KUB)

Introduction of CT KUB A CT KUB stands for computerized tomography of the kidneys, ureters, and bladder. The use of the CT KUB scan is to obtain images from various angles of the urinary system and its surrounding structures, that enclose the area from the …

CT IVU: Introduction, Uses, Centers in Kathmandu, Address, Contact Number, Website Links, and Keynotes

November 30, 2022June 30, 2022 by Medical Lab Notes

Introduction of CT IVU The full form of CT IVU is computed tomography-intravenous urography and it is also called CT urography. It is a technique that uses CT Scanners to take images of the genitourinary tract (organs like kidneys, ureters, and bladder). This examination or …

Vitamin-D: Introduction, Normal Range in Blood, Daily Requirement, Clinical Significance, Symptoms, and Keynotes

February 1, 2023June 30, 2022 by Medical Lab Notes

Introduction of Vitamin-D Vitamin D is not a vitamin but a hormone or prohormone that is essential for maintaining healthy bones and teeth. It also helps in regulating inflammation, immune function, intestinal calcium absorption, and maintaining adequate blood levels of calcium and phosphorus, which are …

Cholera: Introduction, Causative Agent, Pathogenicity, Symptoms, Lab Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention, and Keynotes

November 30, 2022June 29, 2022 by Medical Lab Notes

Introduction Cholera is an infectious disease that is caused by the Gram-negative bacterium, Vibrio cholerae. It is responsible for severe watery diarrhea, which can lead to dehydration and even death if untreated. Cholera occurs due to eating food or drinking water contaminated V. cholerae. 13 …

Health Benefits of Eating Fish: Introduction, Ingredients of Fish, Functions of Omega-3 Fatty Acids, and Keynotes

November 30, 2022June 27, 2022 by Medical Lab Notes

Introduction of Health Benefits of Eating Fish Fish is a part of a healthy diet since it has a low-fat high-quality protein with omega-3 fatty acids and vitamins (like vitamin D, and riboflavin i.e. B2). It is also rich in calcium and phosphorus and has …