Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR): Principle, Procedure and Interpretation
The ESR explained: its principle, the standard Westergren procedure, reference ranges by age and sex, and the clinical situations where it changes your assessment.
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The ESR explained: its principle, the standard Westergren procedure, reference ranges by age and sex, and the clinical situations where it changes your assessment.
A practical guide to the CBC: how the red cell, white cell, and platelet series fit together, what the indices mean, and the pre-analytical pitfalls that distort results.
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A comprehensive guide to the physical, chemical, and microscopic examination of urine. Learn how urinalysis aids in diagnosing metabolic disorders, kidney diseases, and urinary tract infections.
Explore the critical steps in stool examination for detecting parasites, occult blood, and gastrointestinal infections. Essential knowledge for accurate clinical diagnosis.
Discover the gold standard method for malaria diagnosis. This guide covers the preparation of thick and thin smears and the microscopic identification of Plasmodium species.
An in-depth review of the blood urea test. Understand its role in assessing kidney function, protein metabolism, and differentiating pre-renal from renal conditions.
Learn about the Jaffe kinetic method for measuring serum creatinine. A vital test for estimating GFR and monitoring both acute kidney injury and chronic kidney disease.
A detailed guide on uric acid estimation using the Uricase-POD method. Essential for the diagnosis of gout, renal calculi, and monitoring patients on chemotherapy.
Understand the principles of the Westergren ESR test. A classic, widely used laboratory method for detecting systemic inflammation, infections, and autoimmune diseases.
Master the techniques of ABO and Rh blood typing. Crucial immunological procedures necessary for safe blood transfusions, organ transplantation, and prenatal care.
Explore the CRP latex agglutination test. A highly sensitive acute-phase reactant used to promptly detect inflammation, tissue injury, and assess response to treatments.