AIM: To provide information on the different white blood cells (neutrophils, basophils, eosinophils, lymphocytes, monocytes)…
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HAEMOCYTOMETER CELL COUNT FOR CSF SAMPLE
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Important techniques in microbiology laboratory
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METALLO-β-LACTAMASE (MBL) – detection methods
by DrChikaMetallo-beta-lactamases (MBLs) are beta-lactamase enzymes produced by pathogenic bacteria, and which hydrolyzes the carbapenems (e.g.…
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EXTENDED SPECTRUM β-LACTAMASE (ESBL) – detection methods
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The 3 Rs (Reduction, Refinement, Replacement): Guiding Principles in the Use of Animals For Biomedical/Scientific Research
by DrChikaThe use of laboratory animals including mice, rats, rabbits and primates for scientific/biomedical research is…
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RATIONALE FOR THE CONTINUED USE OF ANIMALS FOR RESEARCH
by DrChikaAnimals including (primates, dogs, cats, rabbits, mice) are still being used to conduct scientific/biomedical research…
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Issues Surrounding the Use of Animals in Scientific Research
by DrChikaAnimals such as mice, rats, rabbits, monkeys and primates are used in biomedical research to…
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AIM: To detect the presence of pus cells and bacteria in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) specimen.…
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Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) samples are obtained with extra precautions using a technique called lumbar puncture.…