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Introduction SARS-CoV-2 antigen tests, also known as rapid antigen tests or rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs), are diagnostic tests designed to detect specific proteins or antigens from the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which is responsible for the COVID-19 disease. These tests are used to quickly identify active COVID-19 …
Introduction Nucleic acid extraction is a fundamental step in molecular biology and genetics research, as well as in various diagnostic applications. It involves isolating and purifying DNA or RNA from biological samples, such as cells, tissues, blood, or other body fluids. This process allows for …
Introduction of Fluorometer A fluorometer is an analytical instrument used to measure the fluorescence emitted by a sample. Fluorescence is the emission of light by a substance that has absorbed light or other electromagnetic radiation of a different wavelength. Fluorometers are widely used in fields …
Introduction of Scrub Typhus Scrub typhus and typhoid are quite different but common thing is that both cover fever. Scrub typhus also known as bush typhus, is a disease caused by the intracellular parasite, Orientia ( formerly Rickettsia) tsutsugamushi and typhoid by Salmonella enterica serotype Typhi. Both causative agents are bacteria. Scrub …
Introduction of Coomb Test Direct Coomb Test (DCT) is a type of Coomb test also called the anti-globulin test. It is of two types-Direct Coomb’s test (DCT) and the Indirect Coomb’s test (ICT). DCT uses to detect sensitized red blood cells (RBCs) while ICT detects …
Introduction of Indirect Coomb Test (ICT) The indirect Coomb Test is a type of Coomb’s test also called the anti-globulin test. It is of two types-Direct Coomb’s test (DCT) and the Indirect Coomb’s test (ICT). DCT uses to detect sensitized red blood cells (RBCs) while …
Introduction of Direct Coomb Test (DCT) Direct Coomb Test (DCT) is a type of Coomb test also called the anti-globulin test. It is of two types-Direct Coomb’s test (DCT) and the Indirect Coomb’s test (ICT). DCT uses to detect sensitized red blood cells (RBCs) while …
Voges-Proskauer (VP ) Test Voges Proskauer test for identification to the species level of the following groups of organisms Principle of Voges Proskauer Test Organisms utilizing the butylene glycol pathway produce acetylmethylcarbinol (acetoin) and butanediol, neutral end products that raise the pH towards neutrality (pH …