T-cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (T-cell ALL)

T-cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (T-cell ALL)

TL;DR T-ALL, or T-cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, is a type of blood cancer that affects T cells, a type of white blood cell. It is characterized by the uncontrolled growth and proliferation of immature T cells, leading to the replacement of healthy blood cells in...
B-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (B-ALL)

B-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (B-ALL)

TL;DR B-ALL, or B-cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, is a type of blood cancer that affects B cells, a type of white blood cell. It is characterized by the uncontrolled growth and proliferation of immature B cells, leading to the replacement of healthy blood cells in...
Periodic Acid Schiff (PAS) stain

Periodic Acid Schiff (PAS) stain

Introduction The periodic acid Schiff (PAS) stain assay is a histochemical stain used to identify carbohydrates, including glycogen, mucopolysaccharides, and basement membranes. It is a simple and inexpensive stain that is widely used in pathology laboratories to...
Prothrombin Time (PT) & INR

Prothrombin Time (PT) & INR

Introduction The prothrombin time (PT) test is a blood test that measures how long it takes for a blood clot to form. It is one of the most common blood tests performed in the world, and it is used to diagnose and monitor a variety of bleeding and clotting disorders....