Laboratory Procedures

Clotting time is used as a screening test to measure intrinsic coagulation system and to monitor heparin. Severe haemophilia, afibrinogenemia, and severe fibrinolytic states cause a prolonged clott...

Cold agglutinin disease is an autoimmune disease characterized by the presence of high concentrations of circulating antibodies, usually IgM, directed against red blood cells. It is a form of autoi...

A CBC (complete blood count) is the measurement of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. This blood test evaluates one’s overall health and detects various disorders, including anaemia...

The fecal concentration methods based on sedimentation of parasites are useful for recovering heavy parasite eggs due to the concentration of the organisms in the sediment, whereas the centrifugal-...

Cortisol is the major glucocorticoid hormone secreted by the adrenal cortex. Cortisol test is used in the diagnosis and treatment of adrenal disorders and it serve as a direct monitor of adrenal st...

Creatine Kinase-MM (CK-MM) is one of the three forms of Creatine Kinase (CK). It is located in skeletal muscles and heart. CK-MM values is used for detection and monitoring of skeletal muscle damag...

Creatinine Phosphokinase (CPK) or Creatine Kinase (CK) is used in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases associated with skeletal muscle, heart, central nervous system, and thyroid. Elevated value...

Creatine Phospokinase MB Isoenzyme (CPK-MB Isoenzyme or CK-MB Isoenzyme) represents a significant fraction of creatine kinase present in myocardial tissue and lower levels in other tissues. In the ...

Creatinine Clearance is an indirect method used to assess the glomerular filtration functioning capabilities of the kidneys. It determines how efficiently the kidneys are clearing creatinine from ...