ELISA– Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay The ELISA techniques are widely used for- 1) Quantitative estimation of- Hormones Amino acids Growth factors Tumor markers and Other analytes which are present in a very small concentration in biological fluids 2) Qualitative detection of- Bacterial or viral antigens Antibodies against microbes Any antigen, or antibody present in a small […]
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The word Chromatography is derived from two Greek words –Chroma means – color and graphein to write. Chromatography is the collective term for a family of laboratory techniques for the separation of mixtures. Chromatography, literally “color writing”, was used—and named— in the first decade of the 20th century, primarily for the separation of plant pigments
Introduction A colorimeter is a device used in colorimetry. The word generally refers to the device that measures the absorbance of particular wavelengths of light by a specific solution. This device is most commonly used to determine the concentration of a known solute in a given solution by the application of the Beer-Lambert law. Principle
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Q.1- Choose the incorrect statement out of the following for the human immune deficiency virus a) The reverse transcriptase enzyme is a characteristic feature of retroviruses b) p10 is a protease that cleaves gag precursor c) p32is an Integrase d) gag encodes for the lipid bilayer of the virus. Q.2- The specific binding of HIV to the CD
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Case details A- 29-year-old officer presented to the emergency department complaining of chills and breathing difficulty. He was a heroin abuser who was admitted to the same hospital 7 years ago because of drug overdosage. He had lost 10 kg of body weight since his last clinical visit. On examination, he had multiple enlarged lymph
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“Discover the causes and types of DNA damage, including radiations, environmental chemicals, and replication errors. Learn about DNA repair mechanisms like direct reversal, excision repair, and their role in preventing diseases.”
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“Understand acid-base imbalances and their clinical significance. This guide includes cases on metabolic acidosis, respiratory alkalosis, and normal anion gap metabolic acidosis, along with ABG interpretation and renal handling of acids.”
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“Challenge yourself with 20 detailed multiple-choice questions on acid-base balance, electrolyte regulation, and detoxification. Learn about ABG interpretation, causes of metabolic acidosis, and key physiological mechanisms.”
Q.1- A person was admitted in a coma. Analysis of the arterial blood gave the following values: PCO2 16 mm Hg, HCO3– 5 mmol/l and pH 7.1. What is the underlying acid-base disorder? a) Metabolic Acidosis b) Metabolic Alkalosis c) Respiratory Acidosis d) Respiratory Alkalosis Q.2- In a man undergoing surgery, it was necessary to aspirate the contents of
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