Indirect coombs test procedure

indirect coomb test principle, procedure, indications

Indirect Coombs test or indirect antiglobulin test is a type of coombs test, it is an important test for the detection of circulating antibodies in the plasma, which do not agglutinate cells suspended in the saline. It depends on the combination of in vitro of an antibody with its specific antigen. Indirect Coombs test principle … Read more

Direct coombs test procedure (Direct antiglobulin test)

Direct antiglobulin test or direct Coomb’s test is an important test for the diagnosis of haemolytic disease in newborns. Sometimes IgG sensitizes the RBC but it cannot produce agglutination. Due to the small size of IgG, it is unable to overcome the force that causes rbc to repel one another, resulting in a failing cross-linked … Read more

Difference between gram positive and gram-negative bacteria table, chart

difference between gram positive and gram negative bacteria

There are many differences between gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. There are many differences between gram-positive and negative bacteria cell membranes the base of the cell wall, cell wall compositions, gram stains, antibiotics, and their toxins(endotoxin, exotoxins). Here we will elaborate on the difference between gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria is the base of gram stain. Gram … Read more

what are the differences between serum and plasma (serum vs plasma)

Difference-between-Serum-and-Plasma

Difference between serum and plasma Following are the differences between serum and plasma. Serum Plasma The serum is fluid. Plasma is liquid. Fibrinogen absent It contains fibrinogen. It obtains after blood clotting. Obtains before the coagulation process. It is used for blood typing and diagnostic purposes also.    Study the Blood clotting disease. Difference between … Read more

Glomerular filtration rate (GFR) blood test range chart by age

The estimated Glomerular filtration rate (eGRT) blood test is an important and essential test for assessing the filtration ability of both kidneys. egfr-stands for “Estimated glomerular filtration rate” In the case of chronic kidney disease (CKD) eGFR decreases. what is the glomerular filtration rate? An estimated glomerular filtration rate test is used to measure the … Read more

Clinical microbiology exam questions and answer

microbiology exam questions and answer

1. Bacteria grow by …….. Process. a. Binary fission b. Budding   2. Time at which one cell gives rise to two progeny cells is called… a. exponential growth b. logarithmic growth  c. both 3.  Exponential growth of e.coli is. a. 20 mints b. 1-hour c. 45 mints 4. In the LAG phase. Which …….. activity … Read more

Chapter 1 microbiology quiz

Clinical microbiology exam questions answer CH # 1+2

1:  which of the following is none cellular organism?   a. Bacteria b. Virus 2.  Bacteria belong to…. cell .     a. Prokaryotic b. Eukaryotic           3. Which organism lacks a nucleus? a. Bacteria   b. virus   4. Which of the organisms lack mitochondria? A. bacteria b. virus     c. both 5. Cell wall made up of chitin..    … Read more

Incredible Foods For Male Fertility

When you’re seeking to conceive or freezing sperm for later, you need all conditions to be just right. So you get healthy, improve your daily diet, and cut out the toxins. But can specific “superfoods for male fertility” actually change the quality of your sperm? Researches show that what you eat can grow sperm quality, … Read more

24-hour urine creatinine clearance calculator, formula (GFR-test procedure)

A 24-hour urine creatinine clearance calculator uses to calculate the creatinine filtration. 24-hour urine creatinine clearance formula GFRt or C.Clearance = U * V / P * 24 * 60 What is the Glomerular Filtration Rate test mean? The glomerular Filtration Rate test or GFRt is a short form of the glomerular filtration rate test. … Read more

Nitrate reduction test principle, procedure, purpose, result

Nitrate reduction test principle, procedure, purpose, result

The nitrate reduction test is an important biochemical test in microbiology. It is used to differentiate the various gram-negative rods and also mycobacteria. Nitrate reduction test principle Some anaerobic bacteria use nitrates in an anaerobic environment. As a result, they produce NITRITE and NITROGEN gas. Nitrite changes the color of media, while nitrogen gas can … Read more