Laboratory assistant working with PCR test system

20 May

Sensitivity of PCR tests in clinical practice: from cutoff values to false positives

In laboratory diagnostics of infectious diseases, PCR has become the gold standard. But even the most modern tests do not always guarantee an error-free result. A key factor,...

Patient taking a fasting blood test in the laboratory

19 May

Fasting blood tests: why it's not just a formality

Patients often hear from their doctor: "Come for tests on an empty stomach." But not everyone understands what this means, for which tests it is...

18 May

Microbiome and depression: what do gut and mood have in common?

The role of the microbiome in the functioning of the nervous system The microbiome is the collection of microorganisms that live in our body, mainly in the intestines. Although they...

Procedure for taking a smear for sexually transmitted infections in a clinical setting

17 May

Methods for detecting sexually transmitted diseases: what modern laboratory diagnostics are changing

Diagnosis of sexually transmitted diseases: the key to health Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) have a complex and often hidden course. This makes diagnosis difficult,...

Laboratory assistant performs a test for the tumor marker CA-72-4

16 May

Blood test for CA-72-4: a marker for monitoring cancer diseases

General characteristics of the CA-72-4 marker CA-72-4 (Cancer Antigen 72-4) is a tumor-associated glycoprotein, in particular tumor-associated glycoprotein 72 (TAG-72), which belongs to the mucin-like...

Homocysteine blood test in the laboratory

15 May

Homocysteine test: what it shows and when it is prescribed

What is homocysteine?Homocysteine is an amino acid that is formed in the body as a result of the metabolism of methionine, an essential amino acid that comes from...

14 May

Allergic rhinitis: what you need to know

Relevance of the problem Allergic rhinitis affects about 20–30% of the world's population. It is not life-threatening, but it significantly impairs the quality of life. In...

Hormone research in the laboratory during stress

13 May

Stress and hormonal balance: what tests will help detect disorders

Why is it important to study hormones in chronic stress? Stress activates the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis, which affects most hormonal systems. Disturbances can manifest as symptoms...

12 May

Down Syndrome: Answers You Should Have Heard Earlier

Is this a disease? No. It is a genetic disorder that occurs due to the presence of an extra (third) copy of the 21st chromosome. Normally, every person has...

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