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PCR
Pathology is the branch of medicine that studies the causes, mechanisms, and effects of diseases. It plays a vital role in diagnosing illnesses, guiding treatment, and understanding how diseases affect the body. Pathology includes different fields such as histopathology, cytology, hematology, microbiology, and molecular pathology.
· HBV DNA: Detects the genetic material of the Hepatitis B virus to monitor infection and treatment.
· HCV RNA: Identifies and measures the Hepatitis C virus RNA to confirm active infection.
· HPV: Detects Human Papillomavirus, important in diagnosing cervical and other cancers.
· Jak2 V16f mutation: A genetic test for blood disorders such as polycythemia vera and myeloproliferative diseases.
· HCV Genotype: Determines the genetic type of Hepatitis C virus, helping to guide treatment.
· CMV PCR: Detects Cytomegalovirus DNA, important in immunocompromised patients.
· MTB PCR: Identifies Mycobacterium tuberculosis (TB bacteria) quickly and accurately.