Category: Tests For Women

Test Details Use Diagnose hypochromic, microcytic anemias. Decreased in iron deficiency anemia and increased in iron overload. Ferritin levels correlate with and are useful in evaluation of total body storage iron. In hemochromatosis, both ferritin and iron saturation are increased. Ferritin levels

Test Details Synonyms FSH and LH LH and FSH Luteinizing Hormone (LH) and Follicle-stimulating Hormone (FSH) Test Includes Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH); luteinizing hormone (LH).

Synonyms HIV-1/O/2, 4th Generation Test Includes Enzyme immunoassay (EIA) for antigen/antibody screen for HIV with reflex to supplementary differentiation assay for HIV-1 or HIV-2. The antigen/antibody assay detects antibodies to HIV-1 and HIV-2 as well as HIV-1 p24 antigen. Specimens positive

Test Details Use Magnesium deficiency produces neuromuscular disorders. It may cause weakness, tremors, tetany, and convulsions. Hypomagnesemia is associated with hypocalcemia, hypokalemia, long-term hyperalimentation, intravenous therapy, diabetes mellitus, especially during treatment of ketoacidosis;

Test Details Use Evaluate electrolyte balance; followed patients on diuretic therapy and with renal diseases, particularly salt-losing nephropathy; evaluate patients being treated for acidosis; prevent cardiac arrhythmias; evaluate alcoholism with delirium tremens; evaluate and treat ketoacidosis

Test Details Synonyms hCG Quantitative Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG), Beta Subunit, Quantitative Use Immunoassay for the in vitro quantitative determination of the sum of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) plus the hCG beta-subunit in human serum and plasma.1 This assay is intended for

Test Details Synonyms RA Latex, Turbidimetry RF Titer Rheumatoid Factor (RF) Use Help in the differential diagnosis and prognosis of arthritic disorders. Additional Information Rheumatoid factors are antibodies directed against the Fc fragment of IgG. These are usually IgM antibodies, but

Test Details Synonyms Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate ESR Westergren Sedimentation Rate Use Evaluate the nonspecific activity of infections, inflammatory states, autoimmune disorders, and plasma cell dycrasias.

Test Details Synonyms Thyroid Hormone-binding Ratio (THBR). Use Thyroid function test for the diagnosis of hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism, used with thyroxine (T4) or equivalent to provide free T4 index, FTI. An indirect measure of binding protein, the T3 uptake reflects available binding

Test Details Synonyms Free Testosterone, Direct and Total. Use Evaluate hirsutism and masculinization in women; evaluate testicular function in clinical states where the testosterone binding proteins may be altered (obesity, cirrhosis, thyroid disorders). See individual test descriptions for

Test Details Synonyms Free Testosterone, Direct Use Evaluate hirsutism and masculinization in women; evaluate testicular function in clinical states where the testosterone binding proteins may be altered (obesity, cirrhosis, thyroid disorders).

Test Details Use Testosterone testing is used to evaluate androgen excess or deficiency related to gonadal function, adrenal function, or tumor activity. Testosterone levels may be helpful in men for the diagnosis of hypogonadism, hypopituitarism, Klinefelter syndrome, and impotence (low values).