Immunology

Serum Biomarkers Differentiates COVID-19 From Classic Cytokine Storm Syndromes
A cytokine storm, also called hypercytokinemia, is a physiological reaction in humans and other animals in which the innate immune system causes an uncontrolled and excessive release of pro-inflammatory signaling molecules called cytokines. More...10 Jun 2021

PF4 Immunoassays Investigated in Vaccine-Induced Thrombotic Thrombocytopenia
Post-vaccination embolic and thrombotic events, also termed vaccine-induced prothrombotic immune thrombocytopenia (VIPIT) or vaccine-induced immune thrombotic thrombocytopenia (VITT) are rare types of blood clotting events that were initially observed in a very small number of people who had previously received the COVID-19 vaccine. More...07 Jun 2021

Cryptococcal Antigen Screening Evaluated Among People Living with HIV
Cryptococcosis is a potentially fatal fungal disease caused by a few species of Cryptococcus (most often Cryptococcus neoformans or Cryptococcus gattii). Cryptococcosis is believed to be acquired by inhalation of the infectious propagule from the environment. More...03 Jun 2021

Leptospira IgM ELISA Evaluated Among Outpatients in Southern Asia
Leptospirosis is a widespread but neglected zoonotic disease caused by a bacterium of the genus Leptospira. Leptospirosis contributes to approximately 48,000 annual deaths globally, with 500,000 cases estimated worldwide, and remains a major public health concern in tropical and subtropical regions. Weil’s disease is a severe form of leptospirosis. More...26 May 2021

Innate Lymphoid Cells Analyzed at the Maternal-Fetal Interface
Preterm birth (PTB) is one of the major causes of neonatal morbidity and mortality worldwide. It is commonly accepted that the act of giving birth is the final step in a proinflammatory signaling cascade, orchestrated by an intrauterine milieu coupled to hormonal cues. More...26 May 2021

Non‐Invasive Urine Markers Differentiate Renal Cancer from Oncocytoma
Clear cell renal cell carcinoma, (ccRCC), is a type of kidney cancer. Clear cell renal cell carcinoma is also called conventional renal cell carcinoma. Clear cell renal cell carcinoma is named after how the tumor looks under the microscope. More...25 May 2021

Plasma-Based S100B Testing for Management of Traumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) usually results from a violent blow or jolt to the head or body. An object that penetrates brain tissue, such as a bullet or shattered piece of skull, also can cause traumatic brain injury. Mild traumatic brain injury may affect the brain cells temporarily. More...24 May 2021
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Randox Discovery Diagnostic Analyzer Wins 2021 Red Dot Award for High Design Quality
T Cells Recognize Recent SARS-CoV-2 Variants
Type 1 Diabetes Onset Preceded by Gene Expression Changes
Serious Infections Prevalent in ANCA-Associated Vasculitis
Immunoassay Developed for Quantitative Detection of Serum Interleukin‐6
Performance of Five Lipoprotein(a) Immunoassays Evaluated
Flow-Cytometric Expression of Endoglin Assessed in B-Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
Toxoplasmosis Immune Status in Pregnancy Determined by Immunochromatography Assay
Toxoplasmic Encephalitis in HIV Patients Detected in Urine
Paraproteins Identification Methods Compared for Monoclonal Gammopathies
Chemiluminescence Anti‐Müllerian Hormone Assay Performance Characterized
The Immunology channel of LabMedica deals with diagnostic techniques and immuonassays such as ELISA, pregnancy tests, immunoblotting, immunohistochemical staining, serology, and associated hardware.