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Introduction The insulin blood test measures the level of insulin in the bloodstream. It is crucial for diagnosing insulin resistance and diabetes. Additionally, the test helps assess how the body regulates blood sugar. Elevated insulin levels can indicate conditions like type 2 diabetes. In contrast, …
Introduction C-peptide, or “connecting peptide,” is a protein fragment that’s a byproduct of insulin production in the pancreas. When proinsulin, a precursor of insulin, is split into its two active components—insulin and C-peptide—both are released into the bloodstream in roughly equal amounts. As a result, …
Introduction The Neuron-Specific Enolase (NSE) Blood Test is a medical diagnostic test used to measure the level of neuron-specific enolase, an enzyme found in neurons, in a patient’s blood. This test is valuable in various clinical settings, particularly in neurology and oncology, and it provides …
Introduction Chlamydia trachomatis is a gram-negative bacterium and is an important human pathogen known for causing several diseases. It is an obligate intracellular bacterium, meaning it can only survive and reproduce inside host cells. C. trachomatis primarily infects epithelial cells of the mucous membranes in …
Introduction The Brucella antibody test is a diagnostic test used to detect antibodies against Brucella bacteria in a person’s blood. Brucella species are the causative agents of brucellosis, a zoonotic infectious disease that can be transmitted from animals to humans. Commonly known as “undulant fever” …
Introduction The Dengue Fever Panel test is a diagnostic test designed to detect and confirm the presence of the dengue virus or specific antibodies in a person’s blood. Dengue fever is a viral infection transmitted by mosquitoes, primarily the Aedes species, and is prevalent in …