Microbiology
Abnormal Liver Function Test Associated with Severe SARS-Cov-2 Infection
COVID-19 predominantly affects the pulmonary tract causing mainly respiratory symptoms, however, involvement of other organ systems has been described, including myocarditis, acute kidney injury, neurological abnormalities and acute liver injury. More...15 Feb 2021
Prolonged Maternal Zika Viremia Evaluated for Adverse Perinatal Outcomes
The recent worldwide epidemic confirmed maternal–fetal transmission of Zika virus (ZIKV) and its association with adverse perinatal outcomes, particularly severe central nervous system lesions and fetal losses. More...10 Feb 2021
TAP1 Gene Polymorphisms Associated with Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis
Recurrent respiratory papillomatosis (RRP) is a respiratory tract disease that affects children and adults and is characterized by the recurrent proliferation of multiple papillomas. The proliferation of multiple papillomas within the airway in RRP primarily affects the larynx. More...09 Feb 2021
RDW Levels Associated with Adverse Outcomes in COVID-19 Patients
The red cell distribution width (RDW) blood test measures the amount of red blood cell variation in volume and size. RDW is not used as an isolated parameter when interpreting a complete blood count (CBC); instead, it provides shades of meaning in the context of the hemoglobin (Hgb) and mean corpuscular value (MCV). More...04 Feb 2021
Automated Urine Microscope Verified for Regional Laboratories
Automated Urine Microscopy examines a sample of urine under a microscope. It can check cells from the urinary tract, blood cells, crystals, bacteria, parasites, and cells from tumors. This test is often used to confirm the findings of other tests or add information to a diagnosis. More...03 Feb 2021
ABO Histo-Blood Groups Influence Makeup of Gut Microbiome
Recent genome-wide association studies yielded inconsistent, underpowered and rarely replicated results such that the role of human host genetics as a contributing factor to microbiome assembly and structure remains uncertain. More...01 Feb 2021
Multiplex PCR Panel Evaluated for Diagnosis of Pneumonia
Population based studies in the USA estimate the incidence of community-acquired pneumonia at 250 cases per 100,000 residents/year. At any given time, 1% of hospitalized patients receive treatment for hospital-acquired pneumonia, rendering pneumonia the most common healthcare-associated infection. More...28 Jan 2021
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