Introduction Second-line drug susceptibility testing (SL-DST) for tuberculosis is a crucial laboratory procedure designed to detect resistance to anti-TB drugs…
Introduction The Xpert MTB/RIF assay is an automated, cartridge-based molecular test used to detect Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB) and rifampicin (RIF) resistance, the…
Introduction Xpert MTB/RIF Ultra is an automated diagnostic test designed for the rapid and simultaneous detection of Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB)…
Introduction An Interferon-Gamma Release Assay (IGRA) is a modern blood test used to identify if a person is infected with Mycobacterium tuberculosis. It…
Introduction Coccidioides antigen testing, used to diagnose coccidioidomycosis (also known as valley fever), detects the presence of fungal antigens in…
Introduction The Non-HDL Cholesterol test measures all cholesterol minus HDL. Additionally, it assesses atherogenic lipoproteins. Furthermore, it helps evaluate cardiovascular…
Introduction The potassium blood test measures the concentration of potassium in your bloodstream. In addition, this essential electrolyte supports muscle…
Introduction Streptococcus gallolyticus is a Gram-positive bacterium. It belongs to the Streptococcus bovis group. This bacterium often inhabits the gastrointestinal…