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Procedures

ELISA – Principle, Procedure, Types and Applications

By Dr Surbhi Mahajan

Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay or ELISA is a commonly used immunological biochemical assay. It is also called EIA or enzyme immunoassay. It is used to detect and measure antibodies, antigens, hormones, peptides, and proteins in blood or other biological samples. Similar to other types of immunoassays, ELISA uses antibodies to detect a particular antigen using highly […]

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Lumbar Puncture or Spinal Tap-Indications, Procedure and Complications

By Dr Surbhi Mahajan

lumbar puncture

Lumbar puncture is a medical procedure in which a thin needle is inserted into the spinal canal to collect cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). It is called ‘lumbar puncture’ because the needle is inserted in the lumbar portion of the back and used to puncture the tissues to enter the spinal canal. The CSF thus collected is […]

Filed Under: Nervous System, Procedures

Chorionic Villus Sampling: Indications, Limitations, Procedure and Risks

By Dr Surbhi Mahajan

Chorionic Villus Sampling

Chorionic villus sampling (CVS) is a prenatal test carried out during pregnancy to detect any chromosomal or genetic abnormality in an unborn baby. In this procedure, a small sample of chorionic villus is removed from the mother’s body and tested for the presence of any abnormality in the baby. Chorionic villus is the tissue present […]

Filed Under: Genetic Diseases, Procedures

Phlebotomy- Indications, Procedure and Complications

By Dr Surbhi Mahajan

Phlebotomy

Phlebotomy is the process in which a needle is temporarily inserted into a vein through a cut (incision) or puncture so as to obtain a sample of blood. This is done for analysis of the blood sample to diagnose various disorders. It can also be done as part of the patient’s treatment in case of […]

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MRI in Breast Cancer- Indications and Procedure

By Dr Surbhi Mahajan

MRI in Breast Cancer

Magnetic resonance imaging or MRI of the breast is a painless test procedure that produces clear images of breast tissue. MRI in breast cancer is used as a supplementary tool for breast cancer screening along with mammography or ultrasound. Read more about Breast Cancer: Risk Factors, Classification, Diagnosis and Treatment Read more about Breast Cancer […]

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Liver Biopsy-Types, Indications, and Procedure

By Dr Surbhi Mahajan

Liver Biopsy

A liver biopsy is a procedure in which a small piece of liver tissue is removed so that it can be examined under a microscope to detect liver disease. Read more about Liver Anatomy, Structure and Function Liver biopsy is recommended if symptoms, blood tests or imaging studies suggest that the person might have liver […]

Filed Under: Procedures, Digestive System

Endoscopy: Procedure, Types and Uses

By Dr Arun Pal Singh

endoscopy procedures used for surgery

Endoscopy is a medical procedure that involves the insertion of a long, thin tube directly into the body for visualization of internal organ or tissue in detail. Using the same principle, endoscopy can be used for imaging and surgery. These are respectively called endoscopic imaging and endoscopic surgeries. For example, endoscopy is frequently used to […]

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Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)- Procedure, Indications and Diagnostic Tests

By Dr Surbhi Mahajan

bronchoscopy is done for bronchoalveolar lavage

Bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) is a procedure in which a bronchoscope is passed through the mouth or nose into the lungs to obtain cells and other components from bronchial and alveolar spaces for diagnostic purposes. It is performed to diagnose various lung diseases including infections and malignancies. Bronchoalveolar lavage is a diagnostic procedure similar to flexible […]

Filed Under: Procedures, Chest Diseases

Penile Biopsy – Indications and Procedure

By Dr Arun Pal Singh

penile biopsy indications and procedure

Penile biopsy is a procedure where tissue is removed surgically to study for histopathological diagnosis. Penile biopsy is used to diagnose cancers of the penis and other benign lesions as well. The  technique used may vary with the size and location of the lesion [ for example punch biopsy or incisional/excisional biopsy.] [Read more on […]

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Dorsal Penile Nerve Block – Indications and Procedure

By Dr Arun Pal Singh

Dorsal Penile Nerve Block

Dorsal penile nerve block is used for providing local anesthesia to penis. Penile local anesthesia is used in various procedures like release of paraphimosis, dorsal slit of the foreskin, circumcision and repair of penile lacerations. Just to mention, the ring penile block is different and usesse a 27-gauge needle to circumferentially infiltrate local anesthetic around the […]

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