2026

Species Level Fungal Identification: Removes Shadow of Uncertainty

Globally, fungal infections have become far more common and severe. These days, choosing the best antifungal treatment requires quick identi...

Dr Kinjal Patel 12 Mar, 2026

ANA IIF: Minimizing Errors to Maximize Diagnostic Impact

The antinuclear antibody (ANA) test is a standard screening assay for detecting antibodies in patient with an autoimmune or ANA associated r...

Dr Kinjal Patel 17 Feb, 2026

Nocardia Diagnosis In Lab: Correcting The Oversight

Nocardiosis is a rare bacterial illness that can cause a wide range of symptoms in both immunocompetent and immunocompromised individuals. A...

Dr Kinjal Patel 6 Feb, 2026

HSV 1 or 2 Tests: Where Cross Reactions Can Cloud Decisions

Both HSV-1 and HSV-2 cause latent infections in the nervous system that last a lifetime and are incurable. Antiviral drugs can also lessen t...

Dr Kinjal Patel 20 Jan, 2026

Auramine Rhodamine O Stain: Salient Rules

Microscopy plays a major role in diagnosing and starting treatment for certain infection. Even though culture is the gold standard for diagn...

Dr Kinjal Patel 7 Jan, 2026