Platelet count test Procedure - Test Principle, Uses, Preparation and Results Interpretation

platelet count test procedure, Principle, Uses, reagents Preparation and results Interpretation with normal reference range. The platelet count is a test that determines the number of platelets in a person's sample of blood. Platelets, also called thrombocytes, are tiny fragments of cells that are essential for normal blood clotting. What is a normal platelet level? What does platelet count mean in a blood test? What level of platelets is dangerous? What is considered a low platelet count? More Information: https://labtestsonline.org/tests/platelet-count Credits: Labs for life, a partnership project of MoHFW and CDC https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGCm7p6yg20dH3pJ8yzPNTQ

Thick Blood Smear for Malaria diagnosis - Principle, Procedure and Results Interpretation

Thick Blood Smear for Malaria diagnosis - Principle, Procedure and Results Interpretation. A blood film—or peripheral blood smear—is a thin layer of blood smeared on a glass microscope slide and then stained in such a way as to allow the various blood cells to be examined microscopically. Blood films are examined in the investigation of hematological (blood) disorders and are routinely employed to look for blood parasites, such as those of malaria and filariasis. How can I make my smear thicker? What is thick and thin smear? How do you identify malaria parasites on blood smears? How do you prepare for a peripheral smear? More Information: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blood_film Credits: Labs for life, a partnership project of MoHFW and CDC https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGCm7p6yg20dH3pJ8yzPNTQ

KOH mount preparation - Principle, Procedure and Results Interpretation of KOH test

KOH mount preaparation test procedure, Principle, Uses, reagents Preparation and results Interpretation with normal reference range. The KOH Test for Candida albicans, also known as a potassium hydroxide preparation or KOH prep, is a quick, inexpensive fungal test to differentiate dermatophytes and Candida albicans symptoms from other skin disorders like psoriasis and eczema. More Information: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/KOH_test Credits: Labs for life, a partnership project of MoHFW and CDC https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGCm7p6yg20dH3pJ8yzPNTQ

Gram Staining - Principle, Procedure and Results Interpretation of Gram stain

gram staining test procedure, Principle, Uses, reagents Preparation and results Interpretation with normal reference range. Gram staining is a common technique used to differentiate two large groups of bacteria based on their different cell wall constituents. The Gram stain procedure distinguishes between Gram positive and Gram negative groups by coloring these cells red or violet. What does Gram stain positive mean? What are the 4 steps of Gram staining? What is the advantage of Gram stain over simple stain? What is the purpose of Gram staining? More Information: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gram_stain Credits: Labs for life, a partnership project of MoHFW and CDC https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGCm7p6yg20dH3pJ8yzPNTQ

Thin Blood Smear for Malaria diagnosis - Principle, Procedure and Results Interpretation

Thin Blood Smear for Malaria diagnosis - Principle, Procedure and Results Interpretation. A blood film—or peripheral blood smear—is a thin layer of blood smeared on a glass microscope slide and then stained in such a way as to allow the various blood cells to be examined microscopically. Blood films are examined in the investigation of hematological (blood) disorders and are routinely employed to look for blood parasites, such as those of malaria and filariasis. How do you make a thin smear? Why do we make thin smear? Why do we make thin smear and not thick smear? How do you identify malaria parasites on blood smears? More Information: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blood_film Credits: Labs for life, a partnership project of MoHFW and CDC https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGCm7p6yg20dH3pJ8yzPNTQ

Fecal occult blood test Procedure - Preparation and Interpretation for occult blood in stool

fecal occult blood test procedure, Principle, Uses, reagents Preparation and results Interpretation with normal reference range - test for occult blood in stool The fecal occult blood test (FOBT) is a lab test used to check stool samples for hidden (occult) blood. Occult blood in the stool may indicate colon cancer or polyps in the colon — though not all cancers or polyps bleed. What does a positive occult blood test indicate? How do you do an occult blood test? How accurate are occult blood tests? How long does an occult blood test take? More Information: https://www.webmd.com/colorectal-cancer/guide/fecal-occult-blood-test#1 Credits: Labs for life, a partnership project of MoHFW and CDC https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGCm7p6yg20dH3pJ8yzPNTQ

Widal test Procedure - Test Principle, Uses, Preparation and Interpretation for Enteric Fever

widal test procedure, Principle, Uses, reagents Preparation and results Interpretation with normal reference range for enetric or typhoid fever. Image result for widal testmicrobiologyinfo.com The Widal test is one method that may be used to help make a presumptive diagnosis of enteric fever, also known as typhoid fever. What is O and H in widal test? What is the normal range for widal test? What is the meaning of widal test positive? What is the principle of widal test? More Information: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Widal_test Credits: Labs for life, a partnership project of MoHFW and CDC https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGCm7p6yg20dH3pJ8yzPNTQ