Clinical Analisys - Molecular Virology and Microbiology unit

The purpose of the Virology and Molecular Microbiology unit is to offer an integrated service in the different areas of action involving interpreting results and providing scientific advice.
In the clinical area, the Unit offers the different specialists (internal medicine, gynaecology, paediatrics, etc.) the tools necessary to diagnose and monitor the progress of a wide range of infectious pathologies, as well as the genetic study of some diseases of auto-immune origin.
ANALYTICAL TECHNIQUES
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Polymerase chain reaction (PCR): Massive amplification of specific DNA sequences, in conventional PCR the analysis of the amplified product is at the final point in the reaction.
Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) in real time: In PCR in real time, the amplification and detection processes take place simultaneously, in the same closed vial, without the need for any subsequent action.
elisa: Antigen-antibody reaction.
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FIELDS OF ACTION |
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Detection, identification and quantification of pathogenic viral and bacterial micro-organisms:
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| Viral Agents |
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Detection of Hepatitis C virus (HCV): Detection, quantification (viral load) and genotypes.
Detection of Hepatitis B virus (HBV): Detection, quantification (viral load), genotype and study of mutants resistant to Lamivudina.
Detection of Human Immunodeficiency Virus 1 (HIV-1): Detection of proviral DNA, quantification of viral RNA (viral load) and study of retrotranscriptase and protease inhibitors.
Detection of the Herpes viridae group: Herpes Simple 1+2, Cytomegalovirus (detection and quantification), Varicela Zoster and Epstein Baar
Other viruses: JC Virus, Enterovirus, Parvovirus B19, BK Virus. |
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Bacterial Agents |
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Detection of mycobacterium tuberculosis and atypical mycobacteria.
Detection of Legionella spp and Legionella pneumophyla.
Detection of Micoplasma pneumoniae.
Detection Chlamydia trachomatis, Chlamydia pneumoniae, and Chlamydia psitacci. |
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PARASITES and other pathogenic agents: |
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Detection of Toxoplama gondii.
Detection of Leishmania infantum |
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Genetic tests: |
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Study of Cystic Fibrosis: Detection of the 36 most frequent mutations in the cystic fibrosis gene. This is a genetic study replacing the sweat test. It is also important in the study of male sterility.
Study of histo-compatibility antigens for predisposition to auto-immune diseases:
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HLA Class I typings: (e.g. predisposition to psoriasis)
HLA locus A typing
HLA locus B typing
HLA locus C typing
HLA Class II typings: (e.g. Predisposition to celiac disease)
HLA DRB1 typing
HLA DQB1 typing
HLA DQA1 typing |
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