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This assay is used for rapid detection of DNA of common respiratory pathogens (Mycoplasma pneumoniae, S. pneumoniae & Chlamydia Genus) in the clinical specimens, which aids in the diagnosis of pneumonias caused by the same.

Extensively used as hypnotics, sedatives and anesthetics. Readily absorbed from stomach. Duration of action of barbiturates in therapeutic doses varies from: 8-16 hrs (long acting, e.g., phenobarbital); 4-8 hrs (intermediate acting, e.g., amobarbital); 3-6 hrs (short acting, e.g., pentobarbital). Barbiturates may enhance other CNS depressants, such as ethanol, morphine derivatives, tranquilizers, and resperine.

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BCR/ ABL qualitative assay is used in diagnostic workup of patients with high probability of BCR-ABL-positive hematopoietic neoplasms, predominantly chronic myelogenous leukemia and acute lymphoblastic leukemia.

The presence of free light chains (i.e., Bence-Jones proteins) or light chain dimers in the urine are often characteristic of myelomatosis. A polyclonal increase in free light chains occurs in certain renal diseases associated with nephron loss (e.g., nephropathy associated with systemic lupus erythematosus) and is a resultof altered renal catabolism of immunoglobulins.

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Beta-2-glycoprotein , apolipoprotein H, is a cofactor in antiphospholipid antibodies binding and is the critical antigen in the antiphospholipid antibodies syndrome. Beta-2-glycoprotein antibodies is more specific than cardiolipin antibodies; cardiolipin may express reactivity in patients with syphilis and other infectious diseases.

Beta-2-glycoprotein , apolipoprotein H, is a cofactor in antiphospholipid antibodies binding and is the critical antigen in the antiphospholipid antibodies syndrome. Beta-2-glycoprotein antibodies is more specific than cardiolipin antibodies; cardiolipin may express reactivity in patients with syphilis and other infectious diseases.

The diagnosis of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) rhinorrhea or otorrhea (leakage of CSF into the nose or ear, usually as a result of head trauma, tumor, congenital malformation, or surgery) is often difficult to confirm.Traditional chemical assays (glucose, protein, specific gravity etc) are unreliable. Radiographic studies are costly and may entail additional risks to the patient.
Beta-2 transferrin is a CSF-specific variant of transferrin and is used as an endogenous marker of
CSF leakage. This assay enables prompt diagnosis and localization, thus facilitating appropriate decisions and decreases the risk of meningitis.

Beta Carotene is a fat soluble nutrient, and is a precursor of vitamin A. Deficiency of this compound can lead to vitamin A deficiency. Excessive vitamin A intake may lead to headaches,
loss of appetite, nausea and diarrhea, skin changes, and potential birth defects.

This assay is used for diagnosing pregnancy and aids in the investigation of suspected ectopic pregnancy. It is also used for monitoring In vitro fertilization patients. It is also used to detect the cases of choriocarcinoma.

Molecular genetic testing of HBB, the gene encoding the hemoglobin subunit beta, may be useful for predicting the clinical phenotype in some cases as well as pre-symptomatic diagnosis
of at-risk family members and prenatal diagnosis

This panel is useful in the diagnosis of beta thalassemia. It quantitates the percent of fetal hemoglobin and assists in the diagnosis of disorders with elevated levels of HbF.

Beta-CTx is released into the bloodstream during bone resorption and serves as a specific marker for the degradation of mature type I collagen. This assay aids monitoring antiresorptive therapies (eg, bisphosphonates and hormone replacement therapy) in postmenopausal women treated for osteoporosis and individuals diagnosed with osteopenia, and is also used as an adjunct in the diagnosis of medical conditions associated with increased bone turnover.

Measurement are used in the diagnosis and treatment of numerous potentially serious disorders associated with changes in body acid-base balance.

This test is used as an aid in the evaluation of liver function, evaluation of liver function changes before the development of more advanced clinical signs such as icterus, an aid in the evaluation of hepatic dysfunction because of chemical/ environmental injuries, an indicator of hepatic histological improvement in chronic hepatitis C patients on interferon therapy, and an indicator for intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy.

The assessment of direct bilirubin is helpful in the differentiation of hepatic disorders. The increase in total bilirubin associated with obstructive jaundice is primarily due to the direct (conjugated) fraction. Both direct and indirect bilirubin are increased in the serum with hepatitis.

Same as bilirubin important for preventing kernicterus

The assessment of direct bilirubin is helpful in the differentiation of hepatic disorders. The increase in total bilirubin associated with obstructive jaundice is primarily due to the direct (conjugated) fraction. Both direct and indirect bilirubin are increased in the serum with hepatitis. In the newborn patient with hemolytic jaundice and neonatal jaundice, the increase in the total bilirubin is primarily due to the indirect (unconjugated) bilirubin fraction.
This jaundice may be caused by Rh, ABO, or other blood group incompatibilities, by hepatic immaturity, or by hereditary defects in bilirubin conjugation.

Levels of bilirubin are used in the diagnosis and treatment of liver, hemolytic, hematologic and metabolic disorders, including hepatitis and gallbladder obstructive disease.

Immunofluorescence is a histochemical staining technique used for demonstration of antibodies bound to antigens in the tissue/ circulating body fluids. This assay is essential for diagnosis, treatment and follow up of conditions like skin immunobullous disorders (Eg. pemphigus and pemphigoid groups, dermatitis herpetiformis, lupus erythematosus & other collagen vascular diseases), various types of glomerulonephritis, and renal humoral anti-graft reaction.

The nature of possible underlying disease can be ruled out/confirmed through histopathological examination

Screening for bleeding tendency.

To assist in diagnosis of hematological disorders.

Determination of blood group; essential for blood transfusion

Determination of blood group; essential for blood transfusion

BNP is increased in congestive heart failure, left ventricular hypertrophy, acute myocardial infarction, coronary angioplasty, and hypertension. Elevations are also observed in pulmonary hypertension (indicating right ventricular dysfunction), acute lung injury, hypervolemic states, chronic renal failure and cirrhosis.

The test will assist in detecting of common chromosome abnormalities that includes known deletions, duplications and numerical abnormalities

The test will assist in detecting of common chromosome abnormalities that includes known deletions, duplications and numerical abnormalities

The test will assist in detecting of common chromosome abnormalities that includes known deletions, duplications and numerical abnormalities

The test will assist in detecting of common chromosome abnormalities that includes known deletions, duplications and numerical abnormalities

The conventional smear is intended for use in screening for the presence of atypical cells, malignancies or its precursor lesions, as well as all other cytologic categories.

The conventional smear is intended for use in screening for the presence of atypical cells, malignancies or its precursor lesions, as well as all other cytologic categories.

The conventional smear is intended for use in screening for the presence of atypical cells, malignancies or its precursor lesions, as well as all other cytologic categories.

On identification of the organism, antibiotic susceptibilities are performed that aid in selection of appropriate antibiotic for treatment.

The conventional smear is intended for use in screening for the presence of atypical cells, malignancies or its precursor lesions, as well as all other cytologic categories.

The conventional smear is intended for use in screening for the presence of atypical cells, malignancies or its precursor lesions, as well as all other cytologic categories.

The conventional smear is intended for use in screening for the presence of atypical cells, malignancies or its precursor lesions, as well as all other cytologic categories.

The nature of possible underlying disease can be ruled out/confirmed through histopathological examination

The nature of possible underlying disease can be ruled out/confirmed through histopathological examination

The nature of possible underlying disease can be ruled out/confirmed through histopathological examination

The nature of possible underlying disease can be ruled out/confirmed through histopathological examination

The nature of possible underlying disease can be ruled out/ confirmed through bone marrow smear examination

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The nature of possible underlying disease can be ruled out/confirmed through histopathological examination

Western blot testing is appropriate for confirming a positive (detected) EIA or IFA test result. IgG western blot strips which have 5 (or more) of the 10 significant bands are considered positive for specific antibodies to
B. burgdorferi.

For detection of malignant cells.

The nature of possible underlying disease can be ruled out/confirmed through histopathological examination

The nature of possible underlying disease can be ruled out/confirmed through histopathological examination

The nature of possible underlying disease can be ruled out/confirmed through histopathological examination

The nature of possible underlying disease can be ruled out/confirmed through histopathological examination

The nature of possible underlying disease can be ruled out/confirmed through histopathological examination

The nature of possible underlying disease states can often be ruled out/confirmed through examination of body fluid

Brucellosis is caused by transmission from animal to human. Brucella abortus is transmitted from cattle. A high titer of IgM suggest recent exposure. A lower titre of IgG may indicate past exposure or treated infection

Brucellosis is caused by transmission from animal to human. Brucella abortus is transmitted from cattle. A high titer of IgM suggest recent exposure. A lower titre of IgG may indicate past exposure or treated infection

Worldwide, brucellosis remains a major disease in humans and domesticated animals. This assay aids in evaluating patients with suspected brucellosis.

Brucellosis is caused by transmission from animal to human. Brucella abortus is transmitted from cattle. A high titer of IgM suggest recent exposure. A lower titre of IgG may indicate past exposure or treated infection