Parvovirus B19, underestimated infection
Virus structure and pathophysiology: autonomously replicating single stranded non-enveloped DNA which replicates when cell in S-phase….
PCR for Mycobacteria Species
Introduction: in quite afew cases, Z.N stain is positive for acid fast bacilli, while PCR for…
Peripheral Neuropathy Panel
We introduced in our �Neurology Test Center� a panel to include most cases of peripheral neuropathies…
Placental Growth Factor (PlGF), The best predictor of pre-eclampsia
PlGF is a protein that is produced mainly by the trophoblasts in placental tissue. This protein…
(Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis (PGD
By FISH techniques A new service for IVF centers The Cytogenetic Department in the First…
Prostate Biopsy With Small Atypical Focus Of Glands, What Is The Solution?
Not uncommonly we encounter cases of prostate biopsy where we see small focus of glands that…
Role of Immunohistochmistry in Carcinoma in Situ of the urinary bladder
Carcinoma in Situ (CIS) of the urinary bladder can be confused by the histopathologist for reactive…
Role of Inhibin in Male Infertility
Inhibin is a glycoprotein hormone that is produced from Sertoli cells (in the seminiferous tubules) of…
Soluble liver Antigen (SLA), LKM-1, Anti-mitochondrial M2 antibody and Auto-immune Hepatitis, their clinical significance
Autoimmune hepatitis is a treatable liver disease; this makes its diagnosis of paramount importance :Three types…
Special Stains in the Diagnosis of Liver Diseases
In our lab we do several stains for diagnosing diverse liver disease. Of the new stains…