Lab Test Education Blog
Plain-English guides to understanding your lab results — written by a PhD biochemist following WHO and IFCC standards.
Infectious Disease(2 articles)
Dengue IgM Test: What It Means, Positive Results & Complete Interpretation Guide
Got a positive dengue IgM antibody test and don't know what it means? This complete guide explains what dengue IgM means, how to interpret positive and negative results, when the test is ordered, and what to do next — with references from WHO and peer-reviewed research.
Hantavirus 2026: Symptoms, Blood Tests, Diagnosis and Everything You Need to Know
Hantavirus is back in the headlines. This rare but potentially fatal rodent-borne virus causes two serious diseases — Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS) in the Americas and Hemorrhagic Fever with Renal Syndrome (HFRS) in Europe and Asia. This comprehensive guide explains exactly what Hantavirus is, how it is transmitted, what symptoms to watch for, which blood tests diagnose it, how to read those results, and when to seek immediate medical care.
