Lupus Anticoagulant Profile: Introduction, Components, Clinical Significance, Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS), Monitoring and Management, Interpretation, and Keynotes

Introduction of Lupus Anticoagulant Profile The Lupus Anticoagulant Panel Test, often referred to as the Lupus Anticoagulant Profile or LA Panel, is a series of laboratory tests used to diagnose and monitor lupus anticoagulant (LA) and other antiphospholipid antibodies (aPL). These tests are essential for …

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Achromobacter xylosoxidans: Introduction, Morphology, Pathogenicity, Lab Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention, and Keynotes

Gram negative rods (GNRs) or Gram negative bacilli (GNBs)of Achromobacter xylosoxidans in Gram staining of culture microscopy

Introduction Achromobacter xylosoxidans is a gram-negative, non-fermenting bacterium that belongs to the family Alcaligenaceae. It is an aerobic, rod-shaped bacterium known for its versatile metabolic capabilities and its widespread distribution in various environments, including soil, water, and hospital settings. Originally classified as Alcaligenes xylosoxidans, the …

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