Parvovirus B19 and modern laboratory diagnostics of infection
Parvovirus B19 is often thought of as a childhood infection with a rash on the cheeks, but in reality its significance is broader. In some people it...
Analysis interpretation and preparation
Bruises without a reason can be a sign of serious illnesses
A bruise after a blow usually does not cause any problems. A person remembers where they were hit, sees a change in skin color, and after a few days the spot...
Dry mouth can be a sign of various diseases.
Dry mouth rarely appears suddenly as a warning sign. Most often, it all starts with little things: a person notices that he is reaching for his...
Numbness in fingers and toes and when tests are needed
Symptoms of numbness in the fingers and toes range from a subtle tingling and cold sensation to severe burning, loss of sensation, or...
Crohn's disease and what tests help to establish the diagnosis
Crohn's disease often begins not with one sharp symptom, but with recurring discomfort that a person often attributes to diet, stress, or...
What is cortisol and when is a test for this stress hormone prescribed?
What is cortisol and its functions in the body? Cortisol is a hormone produced by the adrenal cortex and is involved in...
Cytological examination: what it is, types and preparation rules
Laboratory analysis of cells allows you to detect pathological changes in the body even before the disease begins to manifest itself with the first symptoms. Cytology -...
COVID-19 test: which one to choose and what is important to know
When the first "bells" appear - a runny nose, sore throat, sudden weakness, aching joints or a fever - the first thought...
How to prepare a child for blood sampling to avoid injury
For a child, blood sampling is often scary not only because of the injection itself, but also because of the unknown, the anticipation, and the feeling of losing control. Good...