Guides, updates and educational content on laboratory testing and analysis.
Albumin (CSF) – Summary Sample Type: Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Purpose: Assesses blood-brain barrier (BBB) integrity Cli...
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This test measures AFP levels in the blood to help detect liver cancer, germ cell tumors, and monitor liver disease. In pregnan...
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This test checks for acid-fast bacilli (AFB) like Mycobacterium tuberculosis in sputum to diagnose pulmonary tuberculosis (TB)....
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This test measures ACTH levels in plasma to assess pituitary and adrenal gland function. ACTH stimulates cortisol production, w...
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Adrenaline (Epinephrine) – 24-Hour Urine Test (Summary): This test measures the total adrenaline excreted in urine over 24 hou...
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Adrenaline (Epinephrine) – Plasma Test (Summary): This test measures adrenaline levels in plasma to assess adrenal function ...
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Adenovirus IgG/IgM – Summary Sample Type: Serum Purpose: Detects past (IgG) or recent (IgM) adenovirus infection IgM Pos...
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ADA Test – Summary Sample Type: Serum Purpose: Assists in diagnosing tuberculosis, especially tuberculous pleuritis Mech...
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APC Resistance Test – Summary Sample Type: Plasma (from citrate anticoagulant tube) Purpose: Detects resistance to activate...
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