Introduction Hemagglutination Assay (HA) is a widely used laboratory technique for detecting and quantifying viruses, antibodies, and other biomolecules that cause red blood cell (RBC) agglutination. It is particularly significant Read More …
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Casons test
Introduction Cason’s test is a biochemical test used to detect sphingomyelin, a major phospholipid found in biological membranes, especially in the myelin sheath of nerve fibers. It is a qualitative Read More …
Egg counting techniques
Introduction Parasitic infections caused by helminths (worms) and protozoa significantly impact human and animal health worldwide. The detection and quantification of parasite eggs, cysts, or oocysts in fecal samples play Read More …
Laboratory Diagnosis of Superficial Dermatophyte Infections
Superficial dermatophyte infections involve the skin, hair, or nails and are caused by dermatophytes belonging to genera such as Trichophyton, Microsporum, and Epidermophyton. Laboratory diagnosis relies on microscopy, culture, and Read More …
TPHA and FTA-ABS
Introduction The TPHA and FTA-ABS tests are confirmatory tests for syphilis after a non-treponemal test (such as VDRL) shows a positive result. These tests detect antibodies specific to Treponema pallidum Read More …