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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 Dengue Fever Rapid Panel Test Dengue Fever Rapid Panel Test is clear from the topic name that contains Dengue immunoglobulin M (IgM), Dengue immunoglobulin G (IgG), and Dengue nonstructural protein 1 (NS1) antigen tests. Blood is used for the assay and there is …
Introduction of Precalcitonin (PCT) Test A precalcitonin (PCT) test measures the level of blood procalcitonin and it is normally present at a very low level. Our body will release procalcitonin into the bloodstream when there is a serious bacterial infection that acts as an indicator …
Patient History of Urinary Tract Infection Caused by Kluyvera An 80- year- old man with painful urination was requested for testing Urine Routine Examination (R/E), Complete Blood Cell (CBC) count, Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH), Prostate-specific antigen (PSA), Liver function test (LFT), Renal function test (RFT), …
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 and importance of parasitic infections lab diagnosis The parasitic infection has also emerged as a public health issue, especially in developing countries. Correct laboratory diagnosis of such parasitic infections (Parasitic Infections Lab Diagnosis) not only helps in the early treatment of the diseases but also helps …