011/3393000
011/3392000
060/3392004
Gundulićev venac 5, Beograd
HomeCategory

Bacteriology - BioDiagnostica laboratory Belgrade

Helicobacter Pylori

Helicobacter pylori is a spiral-shaped, gram-negative pathogen that causes chronic gastritis and is responsible for most duodenal ulcers. Infection with this bacterium is a major risk factor for the development of gastric adenocarcinoma and MALT-type gastric lymphoma (Mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue – MALT). Recent studies show that Helicobacter pylori also participates in the pathogenesis of other...

Clostridium (Clostridium difficile) Bacteria – What It Is and When to Test

What is Clostridium? When we mention Clostridium, we primarily refer to Clostridium difficile, one of the seven Clostridium subspecies. These are groups of anaerobic, rod-shaped, gram-positive bacteria, typically harmless to humans and classified as saprophytes. However, Clostridium difficile is a common hospital-acquired infection, although it can also develop at home. It is the most frequent...

Calprotectin

What is Calprotectin? Calprotectin is a protein found in large amounts in human intestines, specifically within a type of white blood cell (a type of leukocyte – neutrophils), particularly when an inflammatory process is present in the intestines. It is produced as part of the body’s immune response to inflammation in the gastrointestinal tract. Why...

Uric Acid Crystals in Urine

Uric Acid Crystals Since about 75% of uric acid is excreted from the body via the kidneys, uric acid crystals are often found in morning urine during microscopic examination. These crystals appear when the urine pH is acidic (below 6). They do not hold particular clinical significance unless there is also an elevated level of...

Macroprolactin

What is macroprolactin and why is it measured? Macroprolactin (MCPRL) is a biological protein marker found in the blood of individuals showing symptoms of hyperprolactinemia, or elevated prolactin levels. It is a biologically inactive complex of prolactin monomers and immunoglobulin G (IgG). Prolactin in this complex is detected by most prolactin immunoassays, and thus contributes...

Pituitary Gland

What is the pituitary gland? The pituitary gland (Hypophysis) is a gland located at the base of the skull in a bony cavity called the sella turcica (Turkish saddle). The pituitary itself is small (1 cm) and is divided into two parts or lobes: Anterior lobe (adenohypophysis) Posterior lobe (neurohypophysis) These lobes have different origins;...

D-dimer as a Marker of Thrombosis

When it comes to thrombosis, one of the diagnostic methods is measuring the level of D-dimer in the blood, as one of the many markers used in medicine. However, before discussing the role of D-dimer in diagnosing thrombosis in more detail, we should first explain what D-dimer is and how a thrombus (blood clot) forms....

The Importance of Laboratory Tests in Disease Prevention

One of the most important steps in maintaining health is prevention. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle, regular check-ups, and routine medical exams are just some of the key elements in preventing diseases. What are routine medical exams? Routine medical exams include a series of laboratory tests conducted to assess the functioning of our body. The importance...

What is Bordetella pertussis or Whooping Cough?

What is Whooping Cough? Commonly known as whooping cough or pertussis, this is an acute, highly contagious disease caused by the bacterium Bordetella pertussis (B. pertussis). Whooping cough was first mentioned in literature between 1414 and 1540, with the first description of an epidemic dating back to 1578. The causative agent, Bordetella pertussis, was isolated...