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Introduction of Ferritin Test A serum ferritin test measures the level of ferritin in blood and it is a blood protein that contains iron. It will not be wrong to say that it is an indicator of how much iron the body stores. A low …
Introduction of Anti-Mullerian Hormone (AMH) Test An Anti-Mullerian Hormone (AMH) Test measures the level of AMH in the blood which corresponds to egg count in females. It also acts as an indicator of a woman’s reproductive health. Applications of this hormone are as follows- Anti-Mullerian …
Introduction The PT, INR, and APTT tests are the common coagulation profile test. The prothrombin time (PT) test measures how rapidly blood clots. The international normalized ratio (INR) calculation assists to ensure that prothrombin time (PT) test results are standardized and accurate. The activated partial …
Introduction of Prolactin Blood Test A prolactin (PRL) blood test or prolactin test or PRL test measures the level of prolactin in the blood and it is a hormone synthesized by the pituitary gland. This hormone is responsible for the breasts to grow and make …
Introduction of Estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) The estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) is an indicator that helps to know how well your kidneys are functioning. It is an estimated value based on a blood test and age, sex, and body type. Estimated glomerular filtration …
Introduction of Vitamin-B12 Vitamin B12 is naturally present in animal foods like fish, meat, poultry, egg, milk, and other dairy product. It is also available in foods or supplements. It requires the formation of red blood cells (RBCs) and DNA which play a key role …
Introduction of Thyroid Function Test (TFT) If you are suffering from any of the symptoms stated in the table (Differences between Hypothyroidism and Hyperthyroidism), ask for a thyroid function test (TFT). Hypothyroidism is a condition in which the thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) level in your body …
Introduction of RF Test RF test uses to detect autoantibody of rheumatoid factor which stands for rheumatoid factor. Rheumatoid arthritis ( RA) is a chronic systemic inflammatory disorder that may affect many tissues and organs like skin, blood vessels, heart, lungs, and muscles but particularly …