Introduction This SOP “Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for Blood Culture using Brain Heart Infusion (BHI)Broth” outlines blood culture preparation, inoculation, incubation, and interpretation. Different microbiological media are used in the laboratory to cultivate and grow various microorganisms. These broth media are made from a combination of brain and heart tissue infusions from animals, typically cows […]
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Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for Differential White Blood Cell (WBC) Count
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Differential White Blood Cell (WBC) The purpose of this SOP is to outline the procedure for performing a Differential White Blood Cell (WBC) count, which categorizes and quantifies the five major types of WBCs in a blood sample: neutrophils, lymphocytes, monocytes, eosinophils, and basophils. The levels of these cells in the blood increase based on […]
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Standard Operating Procedure for Urine Microscopy, Culture, and Sensitivity (M/C/S)
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Urine Microscopy, Culture, and Sensitivity are among the most common tests performed in medical microbiology laboratories worldwide. Patient Preparation: Instruct the patient on proper collection techniques, preferably a midstream, clean-catch urine sample. Provide a sterile urine container. Ensure the patient washes their hands and cleans the genital area before collecting the sample. Label the container […]
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Introduction This SOP outlines the procedures for the collection, handling, and analysis of semen samples, focusing on assessing male fertility according to the guidelines provided by Monica Cheesbrough. The analysis evaluates semen volume, sperm count, motility, morphology, and additional parameters. Equipment and Materials Sterile, wide-mouthed containers for semen collection Graduated pipettes for volume measurement Hemocytometer […]
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We all asked about the best specialty in Medical Laboratory Science, especially during our penultimate year when we wanted to choose majors and minors. I had to call some of my senior colleagues for advice because I needed clarification about which to choose. If you are here because of the same issues, know you are […]