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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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Detects Actinomyces bacteria that can cause chronic infections. Though usually found in the mouth and gut, they can become path...
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The ACTH (Adrenocorticotropic Hormone) test measures the level of ACTH in the blood to evaluate pituitary gland function and ad...
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Measures enzyme levels in serum to assess prostate cancer and other conditions. Elevated prostatic fraction may indicate prosta...
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Acid phosphatase is an enzyme found in high levels in the prostate (prostatic fraction) and other tissues (total). The prostati...
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The Acetylcholine Receptor Antibodies (AChR Abs) serum test detects autoantibodies linked to myasthenia gravis (MG), an autoimm...
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