Respiratory Panel, NPS, PCR
Respiratory Panel Nasopharyngeal Swab PCR is a diagnostic test to detect respiratory pathogenic organisms, such as viruses, bacteria, and fungi, causing respiratory infections. The test is performed with a nasopharyngeal swab and analyzed by PCR DNA or RNA testing techniques to detect pathogenic strains. Tests quickly diagnose common respiratory illnesses such as rhinitis, influenza, bronchitis, […]
Yersinia Culture
The Yersinia Culture test is conducted to identify a gram-negative bacillus Yersinia enterocolitica, which causes yersiniosis characterized by symptoms like acute diarrhoea, mesenteric adenitis, terminal ileitis, and pseudo appendicitis. Healthcare professionals utilize this test to confirm the presence of Yersinia enterocolitica infection and differentiate it from other conditions such as appendicitis and colitis caused by […]
Wound Culture
The wound culture test is performed to analyze the pathogens responsible for wound infections and is considered the gold standard for identifying a diverse range of infections. Healthcare professionals utilize this test to furnish additional information regarding wound infection diagnosis, thereby contributing to clinical validation and guiding the development of tailored treatment plans.
Urine Culture
The urine culture test is conducted when there is a suspicion of urinary tract infections (UTIs) and stands as a gold standard for identifying bacteriuria. Healthcare professionals utilize this test to distinguish between uncomplicated and complicated UTIs, detect lower UTIs, assess patients with recurrent UTIs in outpatient settings, and address inpatient UTIs.
Urinalysis
A urinalysis involves checking the urine for color, appearance, whether there are substances that are not normally present in urine, such as blood, glucose, and bilirubin, or germs. This test is often performed by healthcare professionals to check for kidney problems, urinary tract infections, or diabetes. Also, for individuals who are admitted to hospital before […]
Trichomonas vaginalis antigen
The Trichomonas vaginalis antigen test is employed to identify the antigens associated with the pathogen Trichomonas vaginalis, which causes non-viral sexually transmitted infections such as urinary tract infections and pelvic pain among women. Healthcare professionals utilize this test to detect the disease by identifying Trichomonas protein antigens and prescribing appropriate treatment.
Tissue Culture
The tissue culture test explores disease pathophysiology, especially in suspected deep infections. Healthcare professionals use it to explore pathological processes and physiological responses, evaluate treatment impacts on specific cell types, and initiate appropriate treatment strategies.
Throat Culture
The throat culture primarily isolates and identifies pathogens, notably focusing on Group A beta-hemolytic streptococci (GABHS). It helps differentiate GABHS from viral infections, assess antibiotic sensitivity, and detect meningococci or Neisseria organisms. Healthcare professionals utilize this test to diagnose conditions like pharyngitis, scarlet fever, or tonsillitis, initiating appropriate treatment.
Synovial Fluid Crystals
Gout and pseudogout are the two most prevalent crystalline abnormality of joints are caused by deposition of monosodium urate (MSU) and calcium pyrophosphate dihydrate (CPPD) crystals, respectively. Such deposition causes inflammation, pain, and destruction of the joint. Identifying MSU and calcium CPPD crystals aids healthcare professionals in rapid and definitive diagnosis of both gout and CPPD arthritis.
Stool for WBC
Faecal leukocytes suggest bowel mucosal inflammation in invasive bacterial enteritis and ulcerative colitis. White blood cells in stool are generally a sign that a person has an infection or other conditions related to the digestive system that are causing inflammation. Healthcare providers employ white blood cells in stool tests if a person has diarrhoea.
