Guides, updates and educational content on laboratory testing and analysis.
The 5-HIAA test measures serotonin’s main metabolite in 24-hour urine or serum to diagnose and monitor carcinoid syndrome or ne...
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The DHT serum test measures DHT, a potent androgen derived from testosterone, in blood serum to assess androgen metabolism. It ...
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The 7-drug panel is a screening test detecting barbiturates, cocaine, cannabis (THC), opiates, amphetamines, benzodiazepines, a...
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3-Methylhistidine is an amino acid formed by the methylation of histidine in muscle proteins actin and myosin. It is released d...
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This test measures the amount of protein in urine collected over 24 hours to check kidney function. A normal result is less tha...
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2 Hours Post Prandial (2HPP) is a blood sugar test done exactly 2 hours after eating to check how the body manages glucose. It ...
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17-Ketogenic Steroids (Corticosteroids) – Summary: What they are: Metabolites of corticosteroids produced by the adrenal co...
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17-Hydroxyprogesterone (17-OHP) – Serum Test Summary: What it is: A hormone made by the adrenal glands and gonads; a precurs...
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Alpha cellulose, the portion of cellulose insoluble in 17.5% sodium hydroxide, is determined by treating 3 g of pulp or holocel...
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