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Introduction The transferrin saturation (iron saturation) test is a medical laboratory test used to assess the amount of iron bound to transferrin, a protein that transports iron in the blood. This test provides valuable information about the body’s iron status and is often used in …
Introduction A lactate test, also known as a lactic acid test, is a medical diagnostic test that measures the concentration of lactate in the blood. Lactate is a molecule produced when the body breaks down glucose for energy, particularly during periods of intense physical activity …
Introduction The Scrub Typhus IgM test is a diagnostic assay used to detect IgM antibodies against the bacteria Orientia tsutsugamushi, which causes scrub typhus, a vector-borne infectious disease. It is prevalent in certain parts of Asia, the Pacific Islands, and other regions with heavy vegetation …
Introduction Salmonella Typhi IgM and IgG tests are diagnostic tools used to detect antibodies in the blood that are specific to the bacterium Salmonella Typhi. It is the causative agent of typhoid fever, a potentially serious and life-threatening illness. These tests play a crucial role …
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 Rheumatoid Factor (RF) test is a medical diagnostic test used to detect the presence of an antibody called rheumatoid factor in the blood. This antibody is commonly found in the blood of individuals who have rheumatoid arthritis (RA), an autoimmune disorder that primarily …
Introduction Varicella-zoster antibody, IgG assay, is a medical test used to measure the levels of varicella-zoster virus (VZV) specific immunoglobulin G (IgG) antibodies in the blood. VZV is the virus responsible for causing chickenpox (varicella) and can also re-emerge later in life as shingles (herpes …
Introduction Sputum culture and sensitivity is a medical laboratory test used to identify and determine the susceptibility of bacteria or other microorganisms present in a patient’s sputum, a mixture of saliva and mucus coughed up from the respiratory tract. This diagnostic test is crucial in …