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Chemical Urinalysis: Indications, Test Procedure and Results
the analysis of the following substances in urine: Proteins Glucose Ketones Bilirubin Bile salts Urobilinogen Blood Hemoglobin Myoglobin Nitrite or leukocyte esterase Proteins in Urine Box 1: Etiologies of proteinuria Glomerular proteinuria Tubular...
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Hematuria: Purpose, Test Procedure and Results
evaluation. Chemical Tests for the Detection of Blood in Urine These assays identify both intracellular and extracellular hemoglobin, encompassing intact and lysed red blood cells, as well as myoglobin. Heme proteins within hemoglobin serve as...
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Proteinuria: Purpose, Test Procedure and Results
present andanother color if protein is absent. Sensitivity is 5-10 mg/dl. The test does not detect Bence Jones proteins, hemoglobin, and myoglobin. The reagent region is saturated with bromophenol blue indicator buffered to pH 3.0 using citrate. As the...
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Nutrition in Children and Infants
impact on various biochemical processes in children's bodies. For example, iron is necessary for the production of hemoglobin, which carries oxygen to all cells in the body. Calcium is essential for bone development and growth. By understanding the...
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Porphyrias: Laboratory Tests, Diagnosis and Treatment
the abnormal accumulation of red and purple pigments known as porphyrins within the body. Heme, an integral component of hemoglobin, undergoes synthesis through a series of distinct steps, as illustrated in Figure 1. Each step is facilitated by a...
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Role of Laboratory Tests in Diabetes Mellitus
for estimating glucose levels, as whole blood glucose can be influenced by the concentration of proteins, particularly hemoglobin. Various methods exist for assessing blood glucose: Chemical methods: Orthotoluidine method Blood glucose reduction methods...
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Microscopic Urinalysis: Test Procedure and Components Found in Urine
structures exhibit red blood cells embedded in a Tamm-Horsfall protein matrix. Their colorationmay range to brown due to hemoglobin pigmentation. Red cell casts hold paramount diagnostic significance, particularly in distinguishing hematuria stemming...
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Rh Blood Group: Rh Factor & Rh Incompatibility
sampling (PUBS) may be performed. This involves sampling blood from the baby's umbilical cord to assess its Rh status and hemoglobin levels directly. Prevention and Treatment Preventive Measures Preventing Rh incompatibility primarily revolves around...
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Circulatory System: Anatomy and Function
the risk of stroke. Anemia Anemia is a disorder characterized by a reduced number of red blood cells or insufficient hemoglobin, a protein that carries oxygen in your blood. This can lead to decreased oxygen transportation to the body's cells, causing...
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