Diagnostic Virology

This topic covers essential laboratory methods for viral disease diagnosis, including cell culture (gold standard), antigen detection (immunofluorescence, ELISA), antibody serology (IgM/IgG detection), and molecular techniques (PCR, sequencing). For Zambian tertiary students in medical laboratory science and biomedicine, mastering these techniques is crucial for accurate patient management, outbreak investigation, and public health surveillance. This knowledge is directly applicable in Zambian clinical labs and is fundamental for passing professional examinations.