Normal range: Negative
Comment: Peripheral blood smear for Filariais. One negative result does not rule out the possibility of a parasitic infection
W. bancrofti and B. malaria have nocturnal periodicity, Loa Loa diurnal periodicity
Sample: Whole blood, EDTA
(Normal range: 100-300 mg/24 hrs (2.5-7.5 mmol/24 hrs Comment: Raised in hyperparathyroidism and in other hypercalcaemic…
Normal range: Negative Comment: Human Parainfluenza viruses have been isolated throughout the world. They are known…
Normal range: Negative Comment: Identification by microscopy (AFB stain) has a relatively low sensitivity. Polymerase Chain…
Normal range: Negative Comment: Parvovirus B 19 has a high affinity for the erythroid precursor cells…
Comment: Measurement of BNP blood levels is now part of essential work up for any patients…
Normal range: 1-3 minutes Comment: Prolonged in thrombocytopenic states, disorders with defective vascular and platelet function…