Kits are available different tests and the procedures vary according to the kit.

Kits used in the lab are of Spectrum Company.

They include

• RAFactor

• ASOTitre

• Screening i.e., HBsAg, HCV, Syphilis, HIV, Mycodot, Troponin T, Troponin I, ICT Malaria, Typhidot, H.Pylori, Urine Pregnancy Test

Most of the semi-automated tests are performed at microlab 300

Tests Performed on Microlab 300:-

In Hematology section ,following tests being performed at

Al-Noor Lab

CBC (complete blood count) that includes the following parameters

i.e., Hb, WBC, RBC. HCT, MCV, MCH, MCHC, RDW, MPV, PDW

etc, ESR and Coagulation tests etc.

Hematology Analyzer:

Following Hematology analyzers are present in Al-Noor Lab.

• ERMAINC PCE210

• Sysmex KX-21 (3-Parts)

CBC Parameters

The machine in the image is a dental radiography system, specifically the Vatech PaX-i3D Smart.

Function:

This advanced digital system provides 3D CT imaging, panoramic X-rays, and cephalometric imaging capabilities in a single unit.

Technology:

It uses Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) and features technologies like SMART metal artifact reduction (MAR) for clearer images.

Usage:

Dentists use it for accurate diagnosis, treatment planning (such as implant procedures), and visualizing areas difficult to access with standard X-rays.

Nephstar is a protein analyzer instrument which helps in rapid quantitative measurement of specific proteins in blood samples

Principle:

Transferrin is an iron binding protein. Its main function is the transport of iron to proliferating cells and it is an important growth factor.

Tests on Nephstar:

•HbA1c

Procedure:

ichroma II is an automatic or semiautomatic in-vitro diagnostic device that measures the concentration of analytes, contained in blood, urine, or other samples, in quantitative or semi-quantitative ways.

Tests performed at iCHOROMA:

It's a semi-automated equipment, for the measurement of PT and APTT.

Principle:

It works on the principle of Magnetic Resonance.

PT:

The prothrombin time, sometimes referred to as PT or pro time test, is a test to evaluate blood clotting. Prothrombin is a protein produced by the liver. It is one of factors in your blood that help it to clot appropriately.

Normal Range:

Normal range is 12 to 14 seconds.

APTT:

It is one of the most common blood tests performed, and it is used to diagnose and monitor a variety of bleeding and clotting disorders. The activated partial thromboplastin time (APTT) blood test works by measuring the amount of time it takes for fibrinogen to be converted to fibrin

Normal Range:

Normal range of APTT is 30 to 40 seconds

It is a fully automated analyzer.

Principle:

I smart 30 PRO is an advanced Electrolyte analyzer based on innovative EOD (Electrode on Chip) principle.

I-Smart 30 PRO measures Na+, K+ and Cl- concentrations with 60 μl of blood.

It reports patient results in 35 seconds and it eliminates maintenance by use of all– in– one cartridge

Tests

• Serum Electrolytes

It is a semi automated chemistry

Tests Performed on Rayto RT 1304C

• LFTs

• RFTs

• Lipid profile

• Serum Amylase

• Total Bilirubin

• Direct Bilirubin

• Indirect Bilirubin

• Albumin/Globulin ratio

• Globulin

• Albumin 

• Serum Electrolytes

It is a fast and common procedure used to help diagnose conditions like pneumonia, a persistent cough, chest pain, or injury, and to monitor existing lung diseases like emphysema.

The test is simple, requires little preparation, and shows different tissues as varying shades of white, gray, and black depending on how much radiation they absorb. 

TEST PERFORMED

• LFTs

• RFTs

• Lipid profile

• Serum Amylase

• Total Bilirubin

• Direct Bilirubin

• Indirect Bilirubin

• Albumin/Globulin ratio

• Globulin

• Albumin 

• Serum Electrolytes

ESR:

Erythrocyte sedimentation rate is the rate at which RBCs settle down or descend in a standardized tube over a period of one hour.

Normal range:

0 to 22 mm/hr. for men, and 0 to 29 mm/hr. for woman

Procedure:

• EDTA vials having whole blood are placed on the roller mixer for 5 minutes.

• Suck the blood from the tube with a syringe in the Westergren tube.

• And fix it on the ESR stand.

• After one hour read the sedimentation rate

Function: 

It is a medical-grade printer that connects to a network of diagnostic devices to print images on special film. 

High Throughput: 

The imager boasts a high speed, capable of producing up to 80 sheets per hour with 14" x 17" film, which helps reduce patient waiting times. 

Image Quality: It provides high-resolution imaging with a pixel size of 50 microns and a print resolution of 300 dpi, ensuring smooth and detailed images for diagnosis. 

Versatility:

 The unit features two film trays, allowing for the use of multiple common film sizes depending on diagnostic needs. 

Eco-Dry System: 

It utilizes Fujifilm's ECO-DRY system, which is an environmentally friendly, chemical-free process that does not require a wet lab or water. 

Compact Design:

Despite its high performance, the system has a compact size, enabling its use in various locations within a medical facility. 

The machine in the image is a fixed X-ray machine.

Function:

It is a medical diagnostic imaging equipment used in hospitals and clinics to perform general radiographic procedures, such as chest, skeletal, and abdominal X-rays.

Type:

This appears to be a conventional or fixed X-ray unit, meaning it is large and designed for permanent installation, typically mounted on the floor and featuring a patient table.

Specifications:

Similar models often have specifications around 300mA and are used for basic diagnostic purposes. Usage: A sign in the image indicates the area is an X-ray room.

Two methods were in blood group testing at Al-Noor Lab.

• Slide method

• Test tube method

Slide method:

• Divide the slide into 3 sections

• Add a drop of suspension made in all three sections

• Add a drop of Anti-Sera A to the first drop, Anti-Sera B to the second drop, and Anti-Sera D to the third drop

• Mix them and wait for agglutination

• Take three slides, label them as A, B, and D

• Add 2 to 3 drops of cell suspension in all the tubes

• Add a drop of Anti-Sera A to the first tube, Anti-Sera B to the second tube, and Anti-Sera D to the third tube

• Centrifuge them at 3400 rpm for 1 minute and check for agglutination.