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Introduction C-reactive protein (CRP) is a sensitive biomarker of inflammation, synthesized by the liver in response to cytokines, especially interleukin-6 (IL-6), tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α), and interleukin-1 (IL-1). CRP plays Read More …
Introduction The Widal test is a serological diagnostic method widely used to identify typhoid and paratyphoid fevers, collectively known as enteric fever. The bacteria Salmonella typhi and Salmonella paratyphi cause these diseases. The Read More …
Introduction Serum Glutamate Pyruvate Transaminase (SGPT), also known as Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT), is a liver enzyme primarily involved in amino acid metabolism. It is commonly used as a biomarker to Read More …
Introduction SGOT is an enzyme that catalyzes the reversible transfer of an amino group between aspartate and α-ketoglutarate to form oxaloacetate and glutamate. Under normal physiological conditions, SGOT is present Read More …
Introduction Serum creatinine is a key biochemical parameter used to evaluate renal function. Creatinine is a waste product formed by the breakdown of creatine phosphate in muscles, released into the Read More …