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Introduction The Ceruloplasmin Test is a medical diagnostic test used to measure the levels of ceruloplasmin in a person’s blood. Ceruloplasmin is a copper-binding protein that plays a vital role in copper metabolism and transport in the body. This test helps in assessing copper-related disorders …
Introduction Urine Protein Electrophoresis (UPEP) is a medical diagnostic test used to analyze and separate the proteins found in a urine sample. This test is primarily performed to detect and identify abnormal proteins, particularly those associated with certain medical conditions, including kidney disorders, multiple myeloma, …
Introduction The Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN) test is a common blood test that measures the level of nitrogen in the form of urea in the blood. Urea is a waste product produced in the liver as a result of the breakdown of proteins and amino …
Introduction A Free Testosterone Test, often referred to as a Free T Test, is a medical diagnostic test used to measure the levels of free testosterone in a person’s bloodstream. Testosterone is a hormone primarily produced in the testicles for men and in smaller amounts …
Introduction The Hepatitis B Surface Antigen (HBsAg) test is a crucial diagnostic tool used in the field of clinical laboratory medicine to detect the presence of the Hepatitis B virus (HBV) in an individual’s bloodstream. Hepatitis B is a viral infection that primarily affects the …
Introduction The Prolactin (PRL) test is a medical diagnostic test used to measure the levels of prolactin, a hormone produced by the pituitary gland in the brain. Prolactin plays a vital role in various physiological processes, primarily associated with reproductive health and lactation (milk production). …
Introduction Pleural fluid culture and sensitivity is a diagnostic test used to identify and determine the antibiotic susceptibility of microorganisms present in the pleural fluid. The pleural fluid is a clear fluid that accumulates between the two layers of the pleura, the membrane that surrounds …
Introduction Pericardial fluid culture and sensitivity is a diagnostic test performed to identify and determine the antibiotic susceptibility of microorganisms present in the pericardial fluid. The pericardium is a protective membrane that surrounds the heart, and the pericardial fluid is a small amount of fluid …