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

Rapid tests based on Immunochromatography- Hepatitis A virus, Hepatitis E virus, Syphilis rapid test, ToRCH Rapid test and more

Introduction Immunochromatography, also known as lateral flow immunoassay or rapid test, is a widely used diagnostic technique that allows for the rapid and qualitative detection of specific target substances, such as antigens or antibodies, in various biological samples. It is a simple, cost-effective, and user-friendly …

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TORCH Panel: Introduction, Group of Test, Test Device, Clinical Significane, and Keynotes

TORCH Panel Test device showing Rubella IgM -Positive

Introduction and Group of Tests The TORCH panel is a group of blood tests used to screen for certain infections that can affect a developing fetus during pregnancy. The name “TORCH” is an acronym that stands for Toxoplasmosis, Other (syphilis, varicella-zoster virus, parvovirus B19), Rubella, …

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Formal Ether Concentration Technique-Introduction, Principle, Test Requirements, Test Procedure, Uses, and Keynotes

Formal Ether Concentration Technique

Introduction The Formal Ether Concentration Technique is a laboratory method used to concentrate parasitic organisms, such as eggs, larvae, or cysts, from a fecal sample. It is particularly useful for the detection of intestinal parasites that may be present in low numbers and are difficult …

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Laboratory Instruments and Equipment: Introduction, Name List, and Short Description

Laboratory Instruments and Equipment

Introduction of Laboratory Instruments and Equipment Laboratory Instruments and Equipment make laboratory work easy and fast. Here we discuss the instruments and equipment of the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine that includes Clinical Haematology, Clinical Biochemistry, Histopathology and Cytology, Clinical Microbiology and Immunology, Blood …

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Microbiology and More Gallery: Introduction, List of Photos, and Keynotes

Human Microbiome Agar Art

Introduction of Microbiology and More Gallery Microbiology and More Gallery is a random collection hub of microbes and laboratory medicine-related footage. This is the genuine work of the author. Most of the pictures are commonly those encountered by the laboratory personnel during their working period. …

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Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory: Introduction, List of Tests, Specimen,Testing Method, and Keynotes

Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory: Introduction, List of Tests, Specimen,Testing Method, and Keynotes

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 …

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DNB and MD/MS: Introduction, Differences, and Keynotes

DNB Versus MD or MS- Introduction and Differences

Introduction of DNB and MD/MS DNB stands for Diplomate of National Board while MD for Doctor of Medicine and MS for Master in Surgery. Both (DNB and MD/MS) are postgraduate medical degrees and are equivalent to each other. For more clarity go through the differences …

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Urine Analysis: Introduction, List of Tests, Unit and Normal Range

Urine analysis - a step of urine microscopy showing Urine of UTI patient plenty of pus cells( dead neutrophils) and bacteria

Introduction Urine analysis is the broad term of laboratory medicine that deals with a variety of urine tests pertaining to our body. The tests are non-invasive, easy to perform even in a simple laboratory setup. Its application is mandatory to manage a wide range of …

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