Laboratory Procedures

IgM is the first immunoglobulin class produced during an initial immune response and antigen-IgM complexes actively fix complement. The presence of IgM is useful in assessing whether a particular i...

Insulin is formed from precursor, proinsulin, in the beta cells of the pancreas. Immunoassays for insulin have been widely used to provide supplementary information, first, for the diagnosis of dia...

The primary role of PTH is to regulate the blood calcium level. The PTH assay is used as an aid in the differential diagnosis of hypercalcemia, hypocalcemia, and parathyroid disorders.

The Interleukin‑6 assay is used as an early indicator for acute inflammation and for monitoring patients with chronic inflammation and evaluating severity of sepsis.

Free or Ionized Calcium is being used by the body in vital processes such as muscular contraction, cardiac function, transmission of nerve impulses and blood clotting. Measurement of Ionized Calciu...

Iron exists in biological fluids as a components of hemoglobin and myoglobin and is bound in serum and plasma to transferrin, which acts as a carrier protein. Increased iron concentrations are seen...

Your kidneys function silently around the clock to remove waste, maintain fluid balance, and regulate the levels of vital minerals. A Kidney Function Test will give you insight into the functioning...

Lactate is used in diagnosing and monitoring patients with lactic acidosis. Increased levels is seen in shock, pneumonia, and congestive heart failure. Lactic acidosis may also occur in renal failu...