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cTnI*
The Cardiac Troponin (cTnI) Chemiluminescence Immunoassay (CLIA) test is a chemiluminescence-based immunoassay for the quantitative detection of cTnI in human serum, plasma (lithium heparin, EDTA), or whole blood using the ALTA CLIAlyzer.
hs-cTnI
The high-sensitivity cardiac troponin test (hs-cTnT) is the latest generation of the cardiac enzyme testing that allows for detection of very low levels of troponin T, helping to diagnose heart attacks more quickly. If the test is negative, it can also help “rule out” heart damage from coronary artery disease (CAD).
cTnT
The Cardiac Troponin (cTnI) Immunoassay test is a fluorescence immunoassay for the quantitative detection of cTnI in human serum, plasma (lithium heparin, EDTA), or whole blood
NT-proBNP*
The NT-proBNP blood test measures brain natriuretic peptides to detect heart failure. If your doctor orders a BNP test, you are probably showing symptoms of heart failure. The test measures a hormone called “brain natriuretic peptide.”
CK-MB
This test helps your healthcare provider figure out if you're having a heart attack. Measuring CK-MB used to be a common tool for diagnosing heart attacks, but healthcare providers use it less often today. Cardiac troponin is now the blood test of choice for finding a heart attack.
Hs-CRP
The hs-CRP test can be used to determine your risk of developing coronary artery disease, a condition in which the arteries of your heart are narrowed. Coronary artery disease can lead to a heart attack.
cTnI/Myo
This test measures the amount of a protein called myoglobin in your blood. It's done to help diagnose conditions caused by muscle damage. Myoglobin is found in your heart and skeletal muscles. There it captures oxygen that muscle cells use for energy.
CK-MB A creatine kinase-MB (CK-MB) test may be used as a follow-up test to an elevated creatine kinase (CK) in order to determine whether the increase is due to heart damage or skeletal muscle damage.
H-FABP
H-FABP is recommended to be tested in conjunction with troponin to identify myocardial infarction and Acute Coronary Syndrome in patients presenting with chest pain.
D-Dimer
A D-dimer test is used to find out if you have a blood clotting disorder. These disorders include deep vein thrombosis (DVT), a blood clot that's deep inside a vein. These clots usually affect the lower legs, but they can also happen in other parts of the body.
T4
A T4 test measures the blood level of the hormone T4, also known as thyroxine, which is produced by the thyroid gland and helps control metabolism and growth. The T4 test is performed as part of an evaluation of thyroid function.
T3
A T3 test is most often used to diagnose hyperthyroidism, a condition in which the body makes too much thyroid hormone. T3 tests are frequently ordered with T4 and TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) tests. A T3 test may also be used to monitor treatment for thyroid disease.
FT4
This test measures the level of free T 4, or free thyroxine, in your blood. A free T 4 test is used to find out how well your thyroid gland is working. T 4 is 1 of 2 hormones produced by the thyroid, a butterfly-shaped gland in your neck.
TSH
TSH stands for thyroid stimulating hormone. A TSH test is a blood test that measures this hormone. TSH levels that are too high or too low may be a sign of a thyroid problem. The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland in the front of your neck. Your thyroid makes hormones that control how your body uses energy.
25-(OH)VD - Vitamin D
The 25-hydroxy vitamin D test is the most accurate way to measure how much vitamin D is in your body. Vitamin D helps control calcium and phosphate levels in the body capillary test.
Ferritin
Ferritin is a blood protein that contains iron. A ferritin test helps your doctor understand how much iron your body stores. If a ferritin test reveals that your blood ferritin level is lower than normal, it indicates your body's iron stores are low and you have iron deficiency.
CEA A carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) test is used to check how well treatment is working in certain types of cancer, particularly bowel, lung, breast, colon and stomach cancers. Carcinoembryonic antigens are proteins produced by some types of cancer. In response to the antigens, the body produces antibodies to help fight them.
FOB Bowel cancers and polyps can sometimes bleed, which is why screening looks for blood in your bowel. Occult blood means blood that is not visible to the eye and the faecal occult blood (FOB) test is a way of detecting tiny amounts of 'hidden' blood in your bowel motions.
AFP
A high level of AFP might mean that a patient has liver cancer. However, sometimes the AFP is high when there is active liver disease but no cancer. Usually, the AFP test needs to be interpreted by a doctor in combination with pictures of the liver taken with ultrasound or CT scan.
HCG*
A quantitative human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) test measures the specific level of HCG in the blood. HCG is a hormone produced in the body during pregnancy.
FSH
This test measures the level of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) in your blood. FSH is made by your pituitary gland, a small gland located underneath the brain. FSH plays an important role in sexual development and functioning.
LH This test measures the level of luteinizing hormone (LH) in your blood. LH is made by your pituitary gland, a small gland located underneath the brain. LH plays an important role in sexual development and functioning. In women, LH helps control the menstrual cycle.
PRL
A prolactin (PRL) test measures the level of prolactin in the blood. Prolactin is a hormone made by the pituitary gland, a small gland at the base of the brain. Prolactin causes the breasts to grow and make milk during pregnancy and after birth. Prolactin levels are normally high for pregnant women and new mothers.
AFP
AFP stands for alpha-fetoprotein. It is a protein made in the liver of a developing baby. AFP levels are usually high when a baby is born, but fall to very low levels by the age of 1. Healthy adults should have very low levels of AFP. An AFP tumour marker test is a blood test that measures the levels of AFP in adults.
TES
A test to determine the levels of testosterone in the male body
Cor A cortisol test measures the level of cortisol in your blood, urine, or saliva. Blood tests are the most common way of measuring cortisol. If your cortisol levels are too high or too low, it may mean you have a disorder of your adrenal glands. These disorders can be serious if not treated.
Progesterone
A progesterone blood test checks for the amount of progesterone in your blood on the day of the test. If you're having trouble conceiving, or undergoing a fertility treatment cycle, your doctor will monitor your progesterone levels to confirm whether ovulation has occurred.
AMH
This test measures the level of Anti-Mullerian hormone (AMH) in the blood. AMH is made in the reproductive tissues of both males and females. The role of AMH and whether levels are normal depend on your age and gender. AMH plays an important role in the development of sex organs in an unborn baby.
E2
An oestradiol test measures the amount of a hormone called oestradiol in the blood. Oestradiol is one of the main types of oestrogens.
HbA1c*
The haemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) test measures the amount of blood sugar (glucose) attached to your haemoglobin. Haemoglobin is the part of your red blood cells that carries oxygen from your lungs to the rest of your body. It is an important blood test that gives a good indication of how well your diabetes is being controlled.
Alb
Albumin is a protein made by your liver. Albumin helps keep fluid in your bloodstream so it doesn't leak into other tissues. It is also carries various substances throughout your body, including hormones, vitamins, and enzymes. Low albumin levels can indicate a problem with your liver or kidneys.
NGAL
The NGAL Test is a blood test used to determine the level of a chemical known as neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin (NGAL) in human urine and blood. Increased concentrations of NGAL may be caused by acute kidney injury.
B2-mg
A beta-2 macroglobulin tumour marker test measures the amount of a protein called beta-2 macroglobulin (B2M) in your body fluids. The test usually uses a sample of your blood. It may also be done using urine (pee) or in rare cases cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). B2M is a type of tumour marker.
Cys-C
Cystatin C can be used to calculate your glomerular filtration rate (GFR). This can be used to see how well your kidneys are working and if there is a problem. It can also be used to check the progress of your disease, if you have kidney problems.
PCT
A procalcitonin test measures the level of procalcitonin in your blood. A high level could be a sign of a serious bacterial infection, such as sepsis. Sepsis is the body's severe response to infection.
CRP The C-reactive protein (CRP) test measures the amount of CRP in your blood. CRP is a type of protein that is associated with inflammation in the body. CRP is measured using a small blood sample drawn from a vein in your arm. Your doctor might order a CRP test if you have symptoms of inflammation.
Hp-Ag
Blood tests are used to measure antibodies to H pylori. Antibodies are proteins made by the body's immune system when it detects harmful substances such as bacteria. Blood tests for H pylori can only tell if your body has H pylori antibodies. It cannot tell if you have a current infection or how long you have had it.
HP-Ab H. pylori Antibody Rapid test qualitatively detects for the presence of H. pylori antibodies in whole blood, serum or plasma samples. This test applies lateral flow immunochromatography and is for professional in vitro diagnostic use to aid in the diagnosis of H. pylori infections.
PGI/PGII Human pepsinogens I (PGI) and II (PGII) are proenzymes of pepsin an end proteinase of gastric juice. PGI is secreted mainly by chief cells in the fundic mucosa, whereas PGII is also secreted by the pyloric glands and the proximal duodenal mucosa. Serum PGI and PGII concentrations and the ratio between PGI and PGII may be related to the histologic and functional status of the gastric mucosa.
IL-6
The interleukin test measures the amount of IL-6 in the blood. Interleukin-6 or IL-6 is one among the large group of molecules called Cytokines. Cytokines together play a role in directing the body's immune response.
SAA
Serum amyloid A (SAA) is an early and sensitive blood biomarker for tissue injury and inflammation and has been indicated in many inflammatory diseases. The level of SAA circulating in the blood is known to increase dramatically in response to tissue damage or inflammation, classifying it as an acute phase protein.
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