AFB (TUBERCULOSIS) Sample Type: Sputum
This test checks for acid-fast bacilli (AFB) like Mycobacterium tuberculosis in sputum to diagnose pulmonary tuberculosis (TB)....
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Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH) – Plasma Test:
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) Sample Type: 24 Hours Urine
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) Sample Type: Plasma
Adrenaline (Epinephrine) – Plasma Test (Summary): This test measures adrenaline levels in plasma to assess adrenal function ...
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Adenovirus, IgG OR IgM Antibody Sample Type: Serum
Adenovirus IgG/IgM – Summary Sample Type: Serum Purpose: Detects past (IgG) or recent (IgM) adenovirus infection IgM Pos...
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Adenosine Deaminase (ADA) Sample Type: Serum
ADA Test – Summary Sample Type: Serum Purpose: Assists in diagnosing tuberculosis, especially tuberculous pleuritis Mech...
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Activated Protein C (APC) Resistance Test Sample Type: Plasma
APC Resistance Test – Summary Sample Type: Plasma (from citrate anticoagulant tube) Purpose: Detects resistance to activate...
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Actinomyces Culture Sample Type: Serum
Detects Actinomyces bacteria that can cause chronic infections. Though usually found in the mouth and gut, they can become path...
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ACTH Test Sample Type: Serum
The ACTH (Adrenocorticotropic Hormone) test measures the level of ACTH in the blood to evaluate pituitary gland function and ad...
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