PET-CT Scans in Cancer Diagnosis and Management PET-CT scans play a crucial role in cancer staging and monitoring. This exceptional imaging method joins two strong advancements, Positron Discharge Tomography (PET)…
Lupus anticoagulants (LAs) are antibodies produced by your immune system. While most antibodies target disease, LAs target healthy cells and cell proteins. They attack phospholipids, which are needed for cell…
HLH is an abbreviation for hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis. It is a potentially fatal condition that can be classified as either primary or secondary HLH. Primary HLH, also known as “familial” HLH,…
Infection with Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) occurs when H. The bacteria H. pylori infects your stomach. This is most common during childhood. H. pylori is a common cause of stomach…
If the virus is present, the test can determine how much is in your blood. The viral load is the amount of virus in your blood. The HCV RNA PCR…
The viral load of the Hepatitis B virus is what it’s called. Quantitative tests determine the number of viruses in the body. It determines the amount of viral DNA in…
Cepheid, the manufacturer of the Genexpert test, has now developed a series of molecular tests for tuberculosis and other diseases based on the cartridge/assay used. The Genexpert can screen for…
What is faecal calprotectin? Faecal calprotectin is a substance that your body produces when your intestines are inflamed. Increased levels of faecal calprotectin, a protein biomarker, are linked to active…
Factor V Leiden test (FAK-tur five LIDE-n) is a mutation in one of the blood clotting factors. This mutation increases the likelihood of developing abnormal blood clots, most commonly in…
Polysomnography, also called a sleep study, is a comprehensive test used to diagnose sleep disorders. Polysomnography records your brain waves, the oxygen level in your blood, heart rate and breathing,…