Laboratory Procedures

Carbamazepine is an anticonvulsant drug. It is used in the treatment of both generalized tonic-clonic and simple and complex partial seizures because of its inhibition of repetitive firing on neuro...

Measurement of serum carbon dioxide total ( CO2 ) is necessary for the evaluation of acid-base status. High CO2 content may be observed in compensated respiratory acidosis and metabolic alkalosis. ...

Carcinoembryonic Antigen (CEA) is a blood protein most commonly used as a tumor marker to help physicians monitor cancer treatment and cancer recurrence. A CEA test checks the level of this protein...

Differential cell count is the most diagnostically significant test performed on body fluids. This test aids in the diagnosis of systemic disease, inflammation, malignancy and trauma.

CSF Glucose levels is used in diagnosing possible nervous system infection. Decreased levels are normally seen in bacterial meningitis, and typically normal levels in viral meningitis.

CSF protein measurements are used in the diagnosis and treatment of conditions such as meningitis, brain tumors, and infections of the central nervous system.

Determination of ceruloplasmin level is useful in cases of central nervous system diseases. It aids in the diagnosis of Wilson?s disease, Menkes syndrome, and copper deficiency.