Types of Roundworms: Classification, Cure & Prevention Guide Roundworms are among the most common parasites of humans. Some live in the gut, some burrow through skin, some hide in muscle and one travels by mosquito. This guide introduces eight important species, with a labelled diagram, the source of infection, treatment and prevention for each. What
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Prozone Effect in RPR Testing: An ASCP Study Guide Can excess antibody make a test appear negative? Yes—the prozone effect is an important example. Why it happens Rapid plasma reagin (RPR) testing depends on visible flocculation. When antibodies are excessive, they can interfere with the cross-linking needed to produce a visible reaction. An undiluted specimen
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Liver vs Intestinal Flukes: Key Differences for MLS Exams Liver vs intestinal flukes is a useful parasitology comparison for MLS students: similar exposure routes and eggs can conceal different adult habitats. This guide focuses on Fasciola hepatica, Fasciola gigantica, and Fasciolopsis buski. Liver vs intestinal flukes: quick comparison Parasite Adult habitat Adult length Fasciola hepatica
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A cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) differential is ideally based on 100 identifiable nucleated cells—but low-cellularity specimens do not always provide that many. When the entire usable cytospin area contains fewer than 100 cells, the correct response is not to invent, duplicate, or “round up” cells. Count the cells that are actually present, document the denominator, and
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A successful calibration does not guarantee that quality-control results will fall within the acceptable range. Calibration and quality control evaluate different parts of the testing process, so it is entirely possible—and important—for calibration to pass while QC fails. When this happens, the QC failure must be investigated before patient results are released. Calibration and QC
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Abu Dhabi’s new laboratory scope of practice takes effect in October 2026. Learn what it means for MLS competency, QC, validation, reporting, and audits.
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White Blood Cell Clues That Change the Differential: Laboratory Insights on WBC Disorders White blood cell abnormalities can often raise concern during a peripheral blood smear review, but it’s important to remember that a single unusual cell or lab value should rarely be interpreted on its own. A more reliable approach is to look at
Kt/V in Urea Post-Dialysis: Understanding Dialysis Adequacy For patients on hemodialysis, finishing a dialysis session is only part of the story. What really matters is whether the treatment has effectively cleared waste products from the blood. One of the most trusted ways to measure this is Kt/V. Doctors, dialysis nurses, and medical laboratory scientists use
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Ferritin High but Iron Low — What Does It Mean? Iron studies can sometimes produce confusing results. One of the most misunderstood patterns is when ferritin is elevated but serum iron is low. At first glance, this combination may seem contradictory. However, it actually happens in several medical conditions and often points toward inflammation or
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Medical Laboratory Professionals Week 2026: Why Lab Professionals Matter More Than Ever Every year, healthcare institutions around the world celebrate Medical Laboratory Professionals Week (Lab Week) — a time dedicated to recognizing the vital contributions of laboratory professionals.Despite working behind the scenes, medical laboratory scientists play a critical role in patient diagnosis, treatment, and disease
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