Introduction HLA-B27 (Human Leukocyte Antigen B27) is a specific genetic variant of the HLA-B gene located on chromosome 6. While…
Introduction First-Line Drug Susceptibility Testing (FL-DST or sometimes referred to in context as SL-DST when covering all first-line agents: Rifampicin,…
Introduction to Glass Beads In a Tuberculosis (TB) laboratory, glass beads are essential tools primarily used to homogenize thick clinical…
Introduction In today’s rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, the demand for fast, accurate, and accessible diagnostic tools has never been greater.…
The increasing burden of infectious diseases demands diagnostic solutions that are not only rapid but also highly sensitive and comprehensive.…
Introduction Broad-range PCR assays for fungi are molecular diagnostic methods designed to detect a wide spectrum of fungal pathogens directly…
Introduction Candida auris is an emerging multidrug-resistant yeast responsible for outbreaks of healthcare-associated infections worldwide. It is difficult to identify…
Introduction Respiratory tract infections are caused by a wide range of pathogens, including viruses, bacteria, and fungi. Conventional diagnostic methods…