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Tests to Assess Proximal Tubular Function Renal tubules efficiently reabsorb 99% of the glomerular filtrate to conserve the essential substances like glucose, amino acids, and water. 1. Glycosuria In renal…
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Clinical Pathology
Saturday, 21 April 2018 12:41
17-Ketosteroids Level (24 hours urine): Clinical Significance, Precautions and Normal Values
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Purpose of the test The test is performed to assess the adrenal cortex function, and evaluate and monitor the adrenal tumors and hyperplasia. How to collect the urine sample for the…
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Clinical Pathology
Saturday, 28 April 2018 07:09
Acid Phosphatase (AP): Total and Prostatic Acid Phosphatase
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Why is this test performed? The test is performed for the diagnosis of prostatic carcinoma by the estimation of total acid phosphatase (TAP) and the prostatic component. The test is…
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Why is this test performed? This hormone test is evaluated in different conditions, such as Adrenal insufficiency, in Acromegaly and Cushing Syndrome. In Addison's disease, the level of Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)…
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Clinical Pathology
Tuesday, 01 May 2018 07:07
Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time (APTT), Partial Thromboplastin Time (PTT), Prothrombin Time (PT) and INR
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Why are these tests performed? These tests are performed for the diagnosis of bleeding disorders. APTT is performed to distinguished the functionality of the clotting factors I, II, V, VII,…
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Clinical Pathology
Wednesday, 02 May 2018 12:59
Diagnosis of Acute Myelocytic Leukemia (AML) and Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL)
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Leukemia is a malignant clonal hematopoietic stem cell disorders characterized by the rapid increase in the number of blast cells in the bone marrow and rapidly progressive fatal course if…
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Clinical Pathology
Sputum examination refers to the laboratory examination or test of the material or substance coughed out from the lungs, bronchi, trachea, and larynx. Normally, sputum is mainly composed of mucus…
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Waste products discharged from the digestive tract are composed of up to 75% water, food which is digested but not absorbed, indigestible residue, undigested food, epithelial cells, bile, bacteria, secretion…
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Why is this test performed? This hormone test is evaluated in different conditions, such as Hyperaldosteronism, Cushing's syndrome and Virilizing syndrome. Lab tests for various adrenal abnormalities Primary Adrenal Insufficiency…
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