ALP is generally ordered as part of a set of tests in order to determine liver or bone disorder. The measurement of the ALP protein concentration in blood is important to determine whether a person has certain types of liver disease.
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The CBC (known as Complete Blood Count) test may is performed to evaluate different symptoms or diseases. The test evaluates both your Red Blood cells and White blood cells.
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The CBC (known as Complete Blood Count) test may is performed to evaluate different symptoms or diseases. The test evaluates both your Red Blood cells and White blood cells.
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The Cholesterol test is used to determine the concentration of different types of cholesterol in the blood with the intention of screen for risk of developing heart disease.
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Cortisol is a hormone produced by the adrenal glands and is ordered one suspects excess or deficient cortisol production.
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DHEAS (Dehydroepiandrosterone Sulfate) provides important regulatory functions for the immune system, optimizing cardiovascular function and improving cognitive function. This test is done to check the function of the adrenal glands.
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An electrolyte panel is a blood test that measures the levels of electrolytes and carbon dioxide in your blood. The tests include Sodium, Potassium, Chloride, Carbon Dioxide
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Estradiol is a type of hormone called estrogen. The test could be orderd due to absent or decreased secretion of sex hormones, ovulation health, Hypothalamic amenorrhea or Polycystic ovaries.
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Estradiol is a type of hormone called estrogen. The test could be orderd due to absent or decreased secretion of sex hormones, ovulation health, Hypothalamic amenorrhea or Polycystic ovaries.
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Estradiol levels are used in evaluating ovarian function. Estradiol levels are increased in cases of early (precocious) puberty in girls and gynecomastia in men.
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Follicle-stimulating Hormone (FSH) is used to evaluate pituitary function. Both in women and men, FSH is ordered as part of the workup of pituitary or gonadal disorders. FSH may be ordered to determine if a woman has reached menopause.
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The insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) test is an indirect measure of the average amount of growth hormone (GH). IGF-1 and GH are peptide hormones vital for normal bone and tissue growth and development.
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The measurement of Iron and TIBC are used in the differential diagnosis of anemia, especially with hypochromia and/or low MCV.
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The Lipid Profile is used to evaluate hyperlipidemia as an index to coronary artery disease. The tests include Cholesterol, total; High-Density Lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol; Low-Density Lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol (calculation); Triglycerides; Very Low-Density Lipoprotein (VLDL) cholesterol (calculation).
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The Comprehensive Metabolic panel is used to evaluate various metabolic functions in the body. The testing includes Alanine aminotransferase (ALT/SGPT); albumin:globulin (A:G) ratio; albumin, serum; alkaline phosphatase, serum; aspartate aminotransferase (AST/SGOT); bilirubin, total; BUN; BUN:creatinine ratio; calcium, serum; carbon dioxide, total; chloride, serum; creatinine, serum; globulin, total; glucose, serum; potassium, serum; protein, total, serum; sodium, serum.
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The Basic Metabolic panel is used to evaluate various metabolic functions in the body. The testing includes BUN; BUN:creatinine ratio; calcium, serum; carbon dioxide, total; chloride, serum; creatinine, serum; glucose, serum; potassium, serum; sodium, serum.
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Progeterone is used in various cases that evaluate health and wellness. The levels in the blood help determine the cause of infertility, track ovulation, help diagnose an ectopic or failing pregnancy, monitor the health of a pregnancy, and help diagnose the cause of abnormal uterine bleeding.
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Rh typing is used in determine Rho(D) typing for transfusion candidates. Rho(D) typing of expectant mothers may indicate potential for Rh hemolytic disease. This typing is also used to determine Rh immune globulin candidacy for prenatal and postpartum patients.
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SHBG test is used to evaluate the status of a patient’s androgens (hormones). With men, the concern is testosterone deficiency while with women the concern is excess testosterone production.
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Testosterone is a steroid hormone. It is made by the testes in males. Its production is controlled by luteinizing hormone (LH), which is manufactured in the pituitary gland. Testosterone testing is used to diagnose various conditions.
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The Thyroid Profile measures Free thyroxine index (FTI), T3 uptake (THBR) and Thyroxine (T4).
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The Thyroid Profile II measures Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH), Free thyroxine index (FTI), T3 uptake (THBR), Thyroxine (T4) and Tri-iodothyronine (T3).
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The meassurement of the level of Thyroid-stimulating Hormone (TSH) in blood is used to diagnose thyroid disorders and to monitor treatment of hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism.
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Thyroxine (T4) test is measured in order to check the levels of this hormone in blood in order to help diagnose thyroid disorders such as hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism.
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Thyroxine (T4), Free, Direct, Serum is measured in order to check the levels of this hormone in blood in order to help diagnose thyroid disorders such as hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism.
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The measurement ofThyroxine Binding Globulin in the blood is used in combination with other Thyroid hormones to evaluate one's thyroid health status.
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Tri-iodothyronine (T3) is measured in blood in order to detect problems of hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism.
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Tri-iodothyronine (T3), Free, Serum is measured in blood in order to detect problems of hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism.
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Uric Acid is measured to detect high levels in the blood, which could be a sign of the condition gout, or to monitor uric acid levels when undergoing chemotherapy or radiation treatment is administered.
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The urinalysis test is used to detect various compounds that are eliminated in the urine, as well as cells, including bacteria, and cellular fragments.
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The urinalysis test is used to detect various compounds that are eliminated in the urine, as well as cells, including bacteria, and cellular fragments.
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Valporic Acid is measured to evaluate toxicity and monitor therapeutic levels of the drug Depakote (Valproic Acid).
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Vitamin A and Carotene are measured to help evaluate one's levels of the vitamins. Vitamin A and Carotene are considered protective antioxidants that have been known to protect against age releated diseases.
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Vitamin A and E are measured to help evaluate one's levels of these vitamins. Vitamin A and E are considered protective antioxidants that have been known to protect against age releated diseases as well as cardiovascular disease.
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Vitamin A, E, and Beta Carotene are measured to help evaluate one's levels of these vitamins. Vitamin A, E, and Beta Carotene are considered protective antioxidants that have been known to protect against age releated diseases.
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Vitamin A is measured to help evaluate one's levels of this vitamin. Vitamin A is considered protective antioxidant that has been known to protect against age releated diseases.
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The Vitamin B1, Plasma test is used to meassure the concentration of Vitamin B1 by means of analisys of a blood sample.
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Vitamin B12 levels are measured in blood to help diagnose the cause of anemia or neuropathy. The test is also used to evaluate nutritional status in some patients or to check effectiveness of treatment for B12 or folate deficiency.
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Vitamin B12 and Folate (Folic Acid) levels are measured to evaluate nutritional status in some patients or to check effectiveness of treatment for B12 or Folate deficiency.
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Vitamin B6 is a water-soluble vitamin and is part of the vitamin B complex group. It is commonly used to determine the vitamin B(6) status in persons who present progressive nerve compression disorders, such as carpal tunnel and tarsal tunnel syndromes.
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Vitamin C or ascorbic acid is an essential nutrient for humans. Vitamin C is an essential antioxidant know to help prevent age related disorders.
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Vitamin D, 25-Hydroxy is used to evaluate bone health. Vitamin D, 25-Hydroxy is measured in blood in order to check for a problem related to bone metabolism or parathyroid function, possible Vitamin D deficiency or malabsorption, and to monitor some patients taking Vitamin D.
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Vitamin E is a powerful antioxidant that has been related to protect against cardiovasculare disease as well as many other age related disorders. Vitamin E is a fat-soluble vitamin. Antioxidants such as vitamin E act to protect cells against the effects of free radicals, potentially damaging by-products of energy metabolism.
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