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Introduction TB PCR (polymerase chain reaction) for sputum is a laboratory test used in the diagnosis of tuberculosis (TB). It is a molecular diagnostic technique that detects the presence of Mycobacterium tuberculosis (the bacterium that causes TB) DNA in sputum samples. Traditional methods of diagnosing …
Introduction SARS-CoV-2, also known as the novel coronavirus, is the virus responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic. The SARS-CoV-2 Total Antibody assay is a laboratory test designed to detect and measure the presence of antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 in a person’s blood sample. When a person is …
Introduction The Anti-Thyroid Peroxidase (Anti-TPO) assay is a laboratory test used to detect and measure the presence of antibodies against thyroid peroxidase in the blood. Thyroid peroxidase is an enzyme involved in the production of thyroid hormones in the thyroid gland. The Anti-TPO assay is …
Introduction of RFT and LFT Tests Renal function tests (RFT) are a set of medical tests that evaluate how well the kidneys are functioning. The kidneys are essential organs that filter waste and excess fluid from the blood, and they also help to regulate blood …
Introduction of Liver Function Test (LFT) Liver Function Test (LFT) is a blood test that is used to evaluate the health of the liver and to detect any liver damage or disease. The liver is a vital organ in the body that plays a crucial …
Introduction of Helicobacter pylori Antibody Test The bacterium, Helicobacter pylori can invade our gut and infection due to this bacterium is one of the major causes of peptic ulcer. This happens when inflammation caused by H. pylori affects the mucus coating of stomach or duodenum, …
Introduction of Leptospira Rapid Diagnostic Test Leptospira rapid diagnostic test is for both present and past infection status, immunoglobulin M (IgM) indicates present history whereas immunoglobulin G (IgG) indicates past as shown above picture. Advantage Lepto IgG/IgM Combo Rapid Test is a visual, rapid, sensitive, …
Introduction of Renal function tests (RFT) Renal function test (RFT), also known as kidney function test is a group of tests applied to assess the functions of the kidney which is used to screen for, detect, evaluate, and monitor acute and chronic kidney diseases (CKD). …