Category: Microbiology

Biochemical Test: 13 Principles That Are Easy To Grasp

Posted on October 18, 2019October 19, 2019 by Stephen

Some of the most common biochemical tests in a medical bacteriology laboratory include DNAse Test, Bacitracin Test, Optochin Test, Catalase Test.

The 3 Major Staining Techniques In A Bacteriology Laboratory

Posted on October 4, 2019October 11, 2019 by Stephen

The 3 major staining techniques in a bacteriology laboratory include Ziehl-Neelsen for Mycobateria, Gram and Indian Ink for Cryptococci.

ELISA: Principle, Types, Procedure and Application

Posted on August 27, 2019September 18, 2019 by Sarah Kerubo

ELISA is an acronym for Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay. ELISA is a plate-based assay designed to detect and quantify proteins, antibodies, peptides, and hormones. It is typically formed on a 96 well polystyrene plate.

5 Most Common Fungal Infections

Posted on August 23, 2019September 30, 2019 by Stephen

There are many species of fungi that exist in the human environment, however, only a few of them can cause diseases to humans. Some of the diseases that result from infection by fungi include skin rashes, lung infections meningitis, bloodstream infections, as well as allergies and asthma.

Flagellates: The 2 Classes Which are Medically Important

Posted on August 20, 2019September 20, 2019 by Sarah Kerubo

Flagellates are protozoans of the Mastigophora group. They are unicellular eukaryotes with organelles such nucleus, the kinetoplast, axoneme, and undulating membrane. They move by means of flagella and multiply by binary fission.

Blood Smear Preparation

Posted on July 24, 2019September 10, 2019 by Stephen

For many years, parasitic identification in blood slides has been considered the gold standard. It is therefore important to understand the creation of thick and thin smear.