Acid Fast Bacilli Culture (AFB Rapid)

AFB testing is ordered when someone has symptoms that suggest pulmonary TB or other mycobacterial lung infection.

ADA Test

This test may be used along with other tests such as pleural fluid analysis, acid-fast bacillus (AFB) smear and culture, and/or tuberculosis testing to help determine if a person has a Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection.

Biochemistry

Biochemistry is the branch of science that explores the chemical processes within and related to living organisms. It is a laboratory based science that brings together biology and chemistry. By using chemical knowledge and techniques, biochemists can understand and solve biological problems.

Double Marker Test

This test helps to detect abnormalities in / pre-birth conditions of the foetus e.g. Down syndrome and is usually between the 8th and 14th week of pregnancy. This test mainly checks for two markers in blood viz. (i) Free Beta HCG - Presence in high levels indicate risk for Down syndrome and in low level for Trisomy 18 and 21; PAPP-A (Pregnancy Associated Plasma Protein) - Presence in low level indicates risk for Down syndrome and Trisomy 18 and 21.

Edema

An abnormally excessive accumulation of serous fluid in connective tissue or in a serous cavity.

ELISA (Enzyme-linked Immunosorbent Assay)

This is a plate-based assay technique designed for detecting and quantifying substances such as antibodies, peptides, proteins, and hormones.