Guides, updates and educational content on laboratory testing and analysis.
Summary of Bicarbonate (HCO₃⁻) – Serum Test The serum bicarbonate test measures the level of bicarbonate in the blood, which p...
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The Beta-2 Glycoprotein antibody test detects IgM and IgG autoantibodies in serum that target β2GPI, a protein involved in bloo...
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The Qualitative Beta-hCG test is a serum-based blood test that detects the presence (not the amount) of hCG, a hormone produced...
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The Quantitative Beta-hCG test measures the exact level of hCG (human chorionic gonadotropin) in the serum to confirm and monit...
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The ATAB test detects anti-thyroid antibodies, specifically anti-TPO (thyroid peroxidase) and anti-Tg (thyroglobulin) antibodie...
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AST – SGOT (Aspartate Aminotransferase) Summary The AST (SGOT) test measures the level of the enzyme aspartate aminotransferas...
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The ASO Titre is a quantitative blood test that measures antibodies against streptolysin O, a toxin produced by Group A Strepto...
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The presence of bacilli in ascitic fluid indicates a serious infection such as spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP), seconda...
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APTT (Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time) is a blood test used to assess the intrinsic and common pathways of the coagulatio...
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