Table of Contents1 Introduction1.1 History of Post mortems in Kenya.2 Importance of post mortems3 Types of post mortem3.0.1 Based on Procedure4 Based on the reason for the post mortem4.1 Where are postmortem performed within Kenya?4.2 Who Performs Postmortems in Kenya?4.3 Cost of post mortem4.4 Role of relatives/guardians4.5 Ethical Considerations5 Postmortem: The actual Procedure 5.1 Cause of …
Medical laboratory science has grown from humble and peripheral roots to the central status it now occupies in healthcare. It has become an integral part of patient management. Definition Medical laboratory science carries out biochemical, molecular, or microbiological aspects of patient tissues or samples. The ultimate aim is to play a positive role in the …
The L-J Chart Quality control is an integral part of quality management in the clinical laboratory. The L-J chart is a useful tool in monitoring controls and ensuring they within desired limits. To ensure effective monitoring and interpretation of quality control (QC) data, it is crucial to compare the values of each positive control with …
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Table of Contents1 Introduction1.1 FEATURES AND KINETICS OF THE HUMORAL RESPONSE TO INFECTION1.1.1 ROLE OF CRP AND PROCALCITONIN 1.2 TESTING METHODS 1.2.1 1. AGGLUTINATION 1.2.1.1 Advantages of Agglutination: 1.2.1.2 Disadvantages of agglutination: 1.2.2 2. PRECIPITATION 1.2.3 3.COMPLEMENT FIXATION TEST (CFT)1.2.3.1 Application of CFTs: 1.2.3.2 Advantages of CFT: 1.2.3.3 Disadvantages of CFT: 1.2.4 4. NEUTRALIZATION 1.2.5 5. ENZYME LINKED IMMUNOSORBANT ASSAY [ELISA]1.2.5.1 ADVANTAGES OF ELISA 1.2.6 6. …
Table of Contents1 Introduction1.0.1 Role of HBA1c1.1 Impaired Glucose Tolerance2 Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus2.0.1 1. Autoantibody tests:2.0.2 2. C-peptide level:2.0.3 3. Genetic testing:2.1 Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM)3 Summary Introduction Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is a chronic metabolic disorder that affects the body’s ability to regulate blood glucose levels. The core pathophysiology is the lack of adequate …
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Table of Contents1 What is walk-in laboratory test?1.1 Conventional testing process1.2 When are walking laboratory tests appropriate?2 What are the advantages of walk-in lab testing?2.1 1. Increasing access to laboratory services.2.2 2. Increased affordability.2.3 3. Decreased barrier to testing.2.4 4. Faster Turnaround time.3 Potential downsides of walk-in laboratory testing3.0.1 1. Lack of clinician input for …
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( Note: This article is part of 4-part series on outsourcing in the clinical laboratory) Table of Contents1 Introduction:2 Rationale for Outsourcing3 Key Benefits:4 Choice of the contract partner Introduction: Outsourcing In The Clinical Laboratory the delegation of some functions or activities to an external entity, person or organization. This allows the laboratory to leverage …
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Table of Contents1 Introduction1.1 Some background1.2 Inheritance of genetic material1.3 Example 1.4 Obligate Paternal Allele2 Paternity Index2.1 Combined Paternity Index2.2 Interpretation of CPI2.3 Probability of Paternity2.4 Prior Probability 2.5 Probability of Paternity2.6 Effect of Prior Probability2.7 Possible Outcomes2.8 Challenges in Paternity Testing. Introduction DNA Paternity testing is the use of DNA profiles to determine whether an individual …
Complete blood count (CBC) or the full hemogram (FHG) is one of the most performed laboratory test in the world. In this post, we present an exhaustive list of CBC reference ranges for both adult male and female. If you need the table as a whole, we have linked to a handy pdf you can …
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