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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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Albumin (CSF) – Summary Sample Type: Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Purpose: Assesses blood-brain barrier (BBB) integrity Clinical Use:…
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This test measures AFP levels in the blood to help detect liver cancer, germ cell tumors, and monitor liver disease. In pregnancy,…
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This test checks for acid-fast bacilli (AFB) like Mycobacterium tuberculosis in sputum to diagnose pulmonary tuberculosis (TB). It…
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This test measures ACTH levels in plasma to assess pituitary and adrenal gland function. ACTH stimulates cortisol production, whic…
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Adrenaline (Epinephrine) – 24-Hour Urine Test (Summary): This test measures the total adrenaline excreted in urine over 24 hours t…
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