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Introduction Urine Protein Electrophoresis (UPEP) is a medical diagnostic test used to analyze and separate the proteins found in a urine sample. This test is primarily performed to detect and identify abnormal proteins, particularly those associated with certain medical conditions, including kidney disorders, multiple myeloma, …
Introduction The Neuron-Specific Enolase (NSE) Blood Test is a medical diagnostic test used to measure the level of neuron-specific enolase, an enzyme found in neurons, in a patient’s blood. This test is valuable in various clinical settings, particularly in neurology and oncology, and it provides …
Introduction of Cancer antigen 15-3 (CA15-3) Test The Cancer Antigen 15-3 (CA 15-3) Test is a blood test used in the field of oncology and cancer management to measure the levels of a specific biomarker called CA 15-3 in a patient’s bloodstream. This test is …
Introduction The Prolactin (PRL) test is a medical diagnostic test used to measure the levels of prolactin, a hormone produced by the pituitary gland in the brain. Prolactin plays a vital role in various physiological processes, primarily associated with reproductive health and lactation (milk production). …
Introduction Sputum culture and sensitivity is a medical laboratory test used to identify and determine the susceptibility of bacteria or other microorganisms present in a patient’s sputum, a mixture of saliva and mucus coughed up from the respiratory tract. This diagnostic test is crucial in …
Introduction The Brucella antibody test is a diagnostic test used to detect antibodies against Brucella bacteria in a person’s blood. Brucella species are the causative agents of brucellosis, a zoonotic infectious disease that can be transmitted from animals to humans. Commonly known as “undulant fever” …
Introduction The Salmonella Typhi IgM and IgG test is a serological test used to detect antibodies produced by the immune system in response to Salmonella Typhi, the bacterium responsible for causing typhoid fever. This test helps in diagnosing and confirming cases of typhoid fever, a …
Introduction Introduction: Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) is a bacterium that colonizes the human stomach and is a major cause of various gastrointestinal disorders, including gastritis, peptic ulcers, and even gastric cancer. The discovery of H. pylori‘s role in these diseases revolutionized the field of gastroenterology …