The Urea Cycle
The urea cycle is a series of biochemical reactions that happens primarily in the liver. It is also known as the Krebs-Henseleit cycle or Ornithine cycle. The urea cycle is the liver’s way of turning toxic ammonia (NH₃) into urea, which is much safer and can be excreted in urine. It simply means we are […]
Factor V and X: Difference between Blood and Chocolate Agar
The major difference between the blood and chocolate agar lies in how they are prepared in the laboratory. Basically, blood agar is prepared by adding blood to a nutrient agar base. Chocolate agar, on the other hand, is produced by heating the blood agar during preparation. This difference in preparation (i.e heating) is what determines […]
The Role of Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) in Unlocking the Healthcare Value Chain in Nigeria
When President Bola Ahmed Tinubu swore his oath on May 29, 2023, he did so, basking in his glory as Lagos’ former economy “Jagaban.” No surprise his first moves were towards ameliorating Nigeria’s crippling economy. In the health industry, he set up the Presidential Initiative for Unlocking the Healthcare Value Chain (PVAC). Today, PVAC has […]