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Clinical Chemistry Diagnostics:
- Measure levels of various chemicals in a patient’s sample.
- Examples: Blood glucose tests, Liver function tests.
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Microbiological Diagnostics:
- Identify and characterize microorganisms causing infections.
- Examples: Culture and sensitivity tests, Gram staining.
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Biomarkers and Genetic Testing:
- Biotechnology enables the identification and detection of specific biomarkers associated with diseases.
- Genetic testing helps in the diagnosis of inherited diseases and identification of genetic variations.