Description: The urease breath test (UBT) is a test for diagnosing the presence of a bacterium, Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection in the stomac1. H. pylori causes inflammation, ulcers, and atrophy of the stomach. The test also may be used to demonstrate that H. pylori has been eliminated by treatment with antibiotics. Indications: The uresae …
ACTIVATED PARTIAL THROMBOPLASTIN TIME (PTT) (LIQUID REAGENT) Indications Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time (PTT) is commonly used for pre-surgical screening for intrinsic factor deficiency, monitoring heparin therapy detection of Lupus Anticoagulants quantitative determination of the Factor VIII, IX, XI, and XII relevant with the intrinsic coagulation system. PRINCIPLE In the test, citrated test plasma is mixed …
In the field of medicine, a biopsy plays a vital role in diagnosing various medical conditions. This article aims to provide a comprehensive overview of biopsies in Kenya, covering their uses, types, and procedures involved. Whether you’re a member of the general population seeking information or a primary care clinician looking to enhance your knowledge, …
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Introduction A blood group is a way to categorize the type of blood a person has. Our blood differs from person to person, based on the presence (or absence) of certain molecules on the surface of red blood cells. These substances, usually protein in nature, are called antigens. There are a large number of blood …
Definition Bone marrow aspiration and biopsy are two procedures that are often performed together to obtain a sample of bone marrow for diagnostic purposes. Both procedures involve the removal of a small amount of bone marrow from the hipbone or breastbone. Indications Both bone marrow aspiration and biopsy are important diagnostic tools in the evaluation …
What is cervical cancer? The cervix is the lowermost part of the uterus( womb). It can be regarded as the opening of the uterus. It plays a critical role in the normal functioning of the reproductive system of a woman. When cancer (disordered, uncontrolled, unregulated unstoppable growth of abnormal cells) occurs in this region it’s …
Syn: Full Hemogram (FHG), Full Blood Count(FBC) Complete blood count (CBC) is one of the most commonly performed tests in medical laboratories in Kenya. It utilizes automated blood cell counting to determine various blood parameters. These include red and white cells, platelet and hemoglobin parameters. Indications for Complete Blood Count CBC is one of the …
What is the meaning of corrected reticulocyte count? Corrected reticulocyte count (CRC), also known as reticulocyte index (RI), is a measurement used to assess bone marrow response in diagnosing anemia. In a healthy individual, the reticulocyte index typically falls between 0.5% and 2.5%. When a patient has anemia (hemoglobin levels below 13-14 g/dL in males …
Test Principle This test identifies portions of RNA from the SARS-COV2 virus. THis the gold standard in diagnosis of covid19. Click here for more information Diseases /Conditions : Covid-19 Sample: Nasopahryngeal (NS) Swab – Preferred Oropharyngeal Swab Test Type: Molecular Test (Real Time Polymerase Chain Reaction). Also referred to as Nucleic Acid Amplification Test(NAAT) Equipment: …