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The cardiolipin and beta-2 glycoprotein 1 (IgG and IgM) serum test detects antiphospholipid antibodies, which are markers for anti…
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Carbamazepine (Tegretol) is an anticonvulsant used to treat epilepsy, bipolar disorder, and trigeminal neuralgia. Serum monitoring…
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The qualitative THC urine test detects the presence of cannabis metabolites, indicating recent marijuana use. It is commonly used…
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Calcium testing in any body fluid provides valuable insight into calcium metabolism and systemic or local disease processes. It ai…
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Calcitonin is a hormone produced by thyroid C cells that helps regulate calcium levels. Serum calcitonin testing is mainly used to…
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CA 19-9 is a tumor marker primarily used to monitor pancreatic cancer and other gastrointestinal cancers. It is a carbohydrate ant…
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The CA 15-3 serum test measures a protein marker associated with breast cancer, mainly to track disease progression or recurrence.…
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Breast IHC is a tissue-based test that detects specific protein markers in breast cancer to guide diagnosis, prognosis, and treatm…
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The Blood Picture, also called a Peripheral Blood Smear, is a microscopic examination of blood cells to assess their size, shape,…
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