ECAB Diagnostic Center Limited

01/01/2024

18/06/2023

ECAB DIAGNOSTICS located in Wenchi is looking for a Medical Laboratory Assistant for immediate employment.
Interested persons should kindly send their Cv's and application letter to the email below
ecabdiagnostics@gmail.com or Whatsapp numbers 0248315058/0206726728

26/05/2021

YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM
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14/05/2021

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18/02/2021

)📍Myeloblasts📍

Distinctive Features:
Myeloblasts are difficult to distinguish from the primitive blasts of other hematopoietic cell lines. They are about the same size as, or slightly smaller than, promyelocytes. They have round to oval, centrally located nuclei that have finely stippled chromatin and one to several visible nucleoli. A small to moderate amount of moderately basophilic cytoplasm may contain a few fine azurophilic granules (primary granules).

Diagnostic Significance:
It is extremely rare to see myeloblasts in the peripheral blood smears of healthy dogs and cats. Finding a myeloblast on a peripheral blood smear always raises the possibility of granulocytic leukemia; however, a myeloblast may rarely be seen on a peripheral blood smear during severe inflammation, along with bands, metamyelocytes, myelocytes, and promyelocytes as part of a left shift.

Reference:
https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/immunology-and-microbiology/myeloblast

31/10/2020

Despite their differences in appearance, all of the various types of WBCs have a role in the immune response. They circulate in the blood until they receive a signal that a part of the body is damaged. Signals include interleukin 1 (IL-1), a molecule secreted by macrophages that contributes to the fever of infections, and histamine, which is released by circulating basophils and tissue mast cells, and contributes to allergic reactions. In response to these signals, the WBCs leave the blood vessel by squeezing through holes in the blood vessel wall. They migrate to the source of the signal and help begin the healing process.
Individuals who have low levels of WBCs may have more and worse infections. Depending upon which WBCs are missing, the patient is at risk for different types of infection. For example, macrophages are especially good at swallowing bacteria, and a deficiency in macrophages leads to recurrent bacterial infections. In contrast, T cells are particularly skilled in fighting viral infections, and a loss of their function results in an increased susceptibility to viral infections.

Neutrophils are also known as polymorphonuclear cells because they contain a nucleus whose shape (morph) is irregular and contains many (poly) lobes. They also belong to a group of WBCs known as granulocytes because their cytoplasm is dotted with granules that contain enzymes that helps them digest pathogens.

Monocytes are young WBCs that circulate in the blood. They develop into macrophages after they have left the blood and migrated into tissue. There they provide an immediate defense because they can engulf (phagocytose) and digest pathogens before other types of WBCs reach the area.
In the liver, tissue macrophages are called Kupffer cells, and they specialize in removing harmful agents from blood that has left the gut. Alveolar macrophages are in the lungs and remove harmful agents that may have been inhaled. Macrophages in the spleen remove old or damaged red blood cells and platelets from the circulation.

Lymphocytes are round cells that contain a single, large round nucleus. There are two main classes of cells, the B cells that mature in the bone marrow, and the T cells that mature in the thymus gland.

Reference
Dean L. Bethesda (MD): National Center for Biotechnology Information (US) ; 2005.

24/10/2020

THE MAIN PHYSIOLOGICAL ROLE of red blood cells (RBCs), or erythrocytes is to transport of gases (O , CO ) from the lung to the tissues and to maintain systemic acid/base equilibria. In addition, RBCs are well equipped with antioxidant systems, which essentially contribute to their function and integrity. Damage of red cell integrity, defined as hemolysis, has been shown to significantly contribute to severe pathologies, including endothelial dysfunction.
Haemoglobin in RBCs are made of a haem part and a globulin part. Any condition that results in insufficient or defective production of any of these components results in an abnormal RBC production.
Sickle cells break apart easily and die, leaving you with too few red blood cells. Red blood cells usually live for about 120 days before they need to be replaced. But sickle cells usually die in 10 to 20 days, leaving a shortage of red blood cells (anemia).

Without enough red blood cells, your body can't get enough oxygen, causing fatigue.

Ref.
Kuhn V. (2013). Red Blood Cell Function and Dysfunction: Anemia. Bentham Science Publishers

15/07/2020

GONORRHOEA
Gonorrhea is a s*xually transmitted disease (STD) that can infect both men and women. It can cause infections in the ge****ls, re**um, and throat. It is a very common infection, especially among young people ages 15-24 years.

How is gonorrhea spread?

You can get gonorrhea by having vaginal, a**l, or oral s*x with someone who has gonorrhea. A pregnant woman with gonorrhea can give the infection to her baby during childbirth.
How can I reduce my risk of getting gonorrhea?
The only way to avoid STDs is to not have vaginal, a**l, or oral s*x.
If you are s*xually active, you can do the following things to lower your chances of getting gonorrhea:
Being in a long-term mutually monogamous relationship with a partner who has been tested and has negative STD test results;
Using latex condoms the right way every time you have s*x.

How do I know if I have gonorrhea?

Some men with gonorrhea may have no symptoms at all. However, men who do have symptoms, may have:
A burning sensation when urinating;
A white, yellow, or green discharge from the p***s;
Painful or swollen testicles (although this is less common).

Most women with gonorrhea do not have any symptoms. Even when a woman has symptoms, they are often mild and can be mistaken for a bladder or vaginal infection. Women with gonorrhea are at risk of developing serious complications from the infection, even if they don’t have any symptoms.

Symptoms in women can include:

Painful or burning when urinating;
Increased vaginal discharge;
Vaginal bleeding between periods.
Re**al infections may either cause no symptoms or cause symptoms in both men and women that may include:
Discharge;
A**l itching;
Soreness;
Bleeding;
Painful bowel movements.

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27/06/2020

GET TESTED FOR CHLAMYDIA AT ECAB

How Do I Know if I Have Chlamydia?

The first thing to understand about Chlamydia is 75% of women and 50% of men do not know they have the disease because they are not symptomatic. For those who actually suffer from symptoms, they will experience the following about three weeks after being infected
Ge***al Discharge and Pain While Urinating
Bleeding
Nausea
Fever
Pain During Love-making
Untreated Chlamydia can cause many different health conditions, one of which is reproductive issues. The best way to find out if you have Chlamydia is to get a Chlamydia screening to ensure you do not have the disease

What Happens If I Don’t Get My Chlamydia Treated?

Chlamydia is not a disease you want to let go untreated. One condition a woman can contract is pelvic inflammatory disease, which can create permanent damage to the
reproductive system . Women can suffer from extreme pain, develop ectopic pregnancy, or infertility. Also, Chlamydia can be passed on to a newborn baby if they are born vaginally. Babies born with Chlamydia can suffer from a vast array of complications. Untreated Chlamydia can be spread to others in various amount of ways.

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18/05/2020

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