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Introduction of Bacteria-wise Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing (AST) All antimicrobial agents/ antibiotics are not applicable for all bacteria and for this reason, we should follow organism-wise antibiotics policy. As we know, antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is increasing day by day but no new antibiotic has not been …
Introduction of Common Instruments and Reagents Used in Hematology Laboratory Hematology is an integral branch of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine that deals with the study of blood, blood-forming organs (bone marrow, thymus, spleen, lymph nodes), blood diseases like anemia, thrombocytopenia, leukopenia, leukemia, and infection indicators …
Introduction The VITEK 2 compact system is an automated microbiology bacterial and fungal (mainly yeasts) identification and antimicrobial susceptibility system. Testing Requirements 11. AST-Card-It is also of the following types- 12. VITEK 2 Compact (machine) Testing Procedure Result Interpretation Organisms Identification GN-Reagent Card: In this …
Introduction of Semen Analysis Semen analysis is the branch of laboratory medicine that deals with the examination of semen which reflects the condition of male fertility. It is the most common test suggested by a gynecologist or general physician. Sample collection is a little bit …
Introduction Stool analysis is the branch of laboratory medicine that helps to diagnose various infectious diseases and clinical conditions in which a series of tests is performed using a stool or feces specimen to assist diagnose certain conditions affecting the digestive tract. These conditions can …
Introduction of Biochemistry Test Biochemistry is the branch of medicine that deals with a series of blood tests used to evaluate the functional ability of several critical organs and systems of the body. e.g. renal function test (RFT) for kidney, liver function test (LFT) for …
Introduction of Hematology Test Hematology is the field of medicine concerned with the study of the root, prognosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases connected to blood. A hematology test can evaluate a variety of blood conditions including infection, inflammation, anemia, hemophilia, other coagulation disorders, leukemia …
Introduction Private or satellite COVID Molecular Laboratories are supervised under national or Sentinel ClinicalLaboratory of the country. The quality of those laboratories is assayed following proficiency testing assessment. In this assessment, a few positive and a few negative specimens are requested and retested in the …