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ACE (Angiotensin Converting Enzyme) – Serum Test Summary Purpose: Measures ACE levels to help diagnose or monitor sarcoidosis and…
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ALT – SGPT (Alanine Aminotransferase) Sample Type: Serum Purpose: Detects liver damage by measuring ALT enzyme levels. Found In: M…
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Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP) – Serum Test Sample Type: Serum Purpose: Measures ALP enzyme levels to assess liver and bone health. Fo…
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Sample Type: Serum and 24-hour urine Serum Albumin: Assesses liver function, nutritional status, and fluid balance; low levels may…
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ADA Test – Summary Sample Type: Serum Purpose: Assists in diagnosing tuberculosis, especially tuberculous pleuritis Mechanism: Mea…
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Measures enzyme levels in serum to assess prostate cancer and other conditions. Elevated prostatic fraction may indicate prostate…
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The serotonin serum test measures 5-HT levels in blood serum to diagnose serotonin imbalances, mainly for carcinoid tumors causing…
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