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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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Androstenedione – A4 (Serum) Purpose: Measures androstenedione, a steroid hormone and precursor to testosterone and estrogen, to e…
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Amylase Test (Any Body Fluid) – Summary Purpose: Measures amylase enzyme levels to help diagnose pancreatitis, salivary gland issu…
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Ammonia Test (24-Hour Urine / Plasma) Purpose: Measures ammonia levels in blood plasma or 24-hour urine to assess liver function,…
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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 Purpose: Screening test for Kala-Azar (Visceral Leishmaniasis) Principle: Formaldehyde reacts with elevated glo…
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Sample Type: Serum and spot urine Serum Test: Detects current blood alcohol concentration; used in emergencies and legal cases Uri…
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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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