Laboratory Procedures

This assay is for the quantitative determination of human thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) and is used as an aid in the assessment of thyroid status, diagnosis of thyroid disease, and treatment of...

Total β-hCG assay is used for the quantitative and qualitative determination of beta human chorionic gonadotropin (β-hCG) in human serum for the early detection of pregnancy.

Red blood cells at the end of their circulating lives are broken down in the reticuloendothelial system, mainly in the spleen, and the resulting heme is converted to bilirubin upon removal of iron....

Measurement of serum cholesterol levels can be serve as an indicator of liver function and biliary function, intestinal absorption, propensity toward coronary artery disease, and thyroid function. ...

Anti-HBc determinations can be used as an indicator of current or past HBV infection. Anti-HBc is found shortly after the appearance of hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) in acute HBV infections.

Measurements of IgE are useful to carry out on a routine basis for diagnosis, postoperative monitoring and assessment of treatment of atopy-associated diseases as well as of the infectious diseases...

Iron status is used in the diagnosis and management of some hematologic and hepatic conditions. In addition to serum iron levels, several tests may be ordered including UIBC, total iron binding cap...

Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) functionally regulates seminal fluid viscosity and is instrumental in dissolving the cervical mucus cap, allowing sperm to enter. Total PSA serves as an excellent ca...

The total protein test is a rough measure of all the proteins in the serum. Total protein measurements can reflect nutritional status, kidney disease, and liver disease.