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Immunology

Image: Quantikine ELISA kits are available in a range of formats for measuring intracellular and extracellular proteins (Photo courtesy of R&D Systems)

Serum Biomarkers Differentiates COVID-19 From Classic Cytokine Storm Syndromes

A cytokine storm, also called hypercytokinemia, is a physiological reaction in humans and other animals in which the innate immune system causes an uncontrolled and excessive release of pro-inflammatory signaling molecules called cytokines. More...
10 Jun 2021
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PF4 Immunoassays Investigated in Vaccine-Induced Thrombotic Thrombocytopenia

Post-vaccination embolic and thrombotic events, also termed vaccine-induced prothrombotic immune thrombocytopenia (VIPIT) or vaccine-induced immune thrombotic thrombocytopenia (VITT) are rare types of blood clotting events that were initially observed in a very small number of people who had previously received the COVID-19 vaccine. More...
07 Jun 2021
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Image: The CrAg LFA (lateral flow assay) can detect cryptococcal antigens in the blood of asymptomatic patients prior to development of cryptococcal meningitis enabling pre-emptive treatment of CrAg positive patients (Photo courtesy of Immy Diagnostics)

Cryptococcal Antigen Screening Evaluated Among People Living with HIV

 Cryptococcosis is a potentially fatal fungal disease caused by a few species of Cryptococcus (most often Cryptococcus neoformans or Cryptococcus gattii). Cryptococcosis is believed to be acquired by inhalation of the infectious propagule from the environment. More...
03 Jun 2021
Image: The Leptospira ELISA IgM assay (Photo courtesy of Panbio)

Leptospira IgM ELISA Evaluated Among Outpatients in Southern Asia

Leptospirosis is a widespread but neglected zoonotic disease caused by a bacterium of the genus Leptospira. Leptospirosis contributes to approximately 48,000 annual deaths globally, with 500,000 cases estimated worldwide, and remains a major public health concern in tropical and subtropical regions. Weil’s disease is a severe form of leptospirosis. More...
26 May 2021
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Innate Lymphoid Cells Analyzed at the Maternal-Fetal Interface

Preterm birth (PTB) is one of the major causes of neonatal morbidity and mortality worldwide. It is commonly accepted that the act of giving birth is the final step in a proinflammatory signaling cascade, orchestrated by an intrauterine milieu coupled to hormonal cues. More...
26 May 2021
Image: The CHEMOSTAR Touch ECL & Fluorescence Imager (Photo courtesy of INTAS)

Non‐Invasive Urine Markers Differentiate Renal Cancer from Oncocytoma

Clear cell renal cell carcinoma, (ccRCC), is a type of kidney cancer. Clear cell renal cell carcinoma is also called conventional renal cell carcinoma. Clear cell renal cell carcinoma is named after how the tumor looks under the microscope. More...
25 May 2021
Image: The Elecys S100 Assay, an electro-chemiluminescence immunoassay (ECLIA) for the in vitro quantitative determination of S100 in human serum (Photo courtesy of Roche Diagnostics)

Plasma-Based S100B Testing for Management of Traumatic Brain Injury

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) usually results from a violent blow or jolt to the head or body. An object that penetrates brain tissue, such as a bullet or shattered piece of skull, also can cause traumatic brain injury. Mild traumatic brain injury may affect the brain cells temporarily. More...
24 May 2021
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The Immunology channel of LabMedica deals with diagnostic techniques and immuonassays such as ELISA, pregnancy tests, immunoblotting, immunohistochemical staining, serology, and associated hardware.
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