Description:Â 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:Â The uresae …
Introducing 12-panel Urine drug Test. The 12-panel urine drugs test offers a comprehensive screening for drug abuse using a urine sample. Compared to the 9-panel test, this expanded version includes a broader range of prescription drugs commonly abused, in addition to popular illicit substances. Illicit drugs, often referred to as street or illegal drugs, are …
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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 …
InfoBOX: Understanding Blood Cultures Purpose: Blood cultures are diagnostic tests that detect microorganisms like bacteria and fungi in the bloodstream, helping diagnose systemic infections and guide treatment strategies. Significance: Vital in identifying bacteremia and evaluating sepsis, timely blood culture results improve patient outcomes and reduce mortality rates. Collection Process: Careful patient preparation, site selection, …
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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 …