Empowering MLSTs
Red blood cell indices are test values that indicate cell size, shape and hemoglobin content. this is important in determining the degree of anemia as well as the type of anemia that exists
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Some of the most common biochemical tests in a medical bacteriology laboratory include DNAse Test, Bacitracin Test, Optochin Test, Catalase Test.
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T- Lymphocytes is a major class of lymphocytes whose precursors arise from the bone marrow then migrate and mature in the thymus of which they derive their name (Thymus derived lymphocytes). They are divided into functionally distinct populations which are T- helper cells (CD4+), cytotoxic cells (CD8+) and the T-regulatory cells (CD4+).
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The 3 major staining techniques in a bacteriology laboratory include Ziehl-Neelsen for Mycobateria, Gram and Indian Ink for Cryptococci.
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The cytokines that play a major role in the mediation of natural immunity include:
Antibodies are groups of proteins composed of between 82 to 96% polypeptide and 4 to 18% carbohydrate. They are present in the serum and tissue fluids of vertebrates. Some are curried on the cell surface where they act as receptors while others are free in the blood or lymph, referred to as the antibodies.
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