Laboratory Procedures

The Albumin-OBF test assist in identifying the cause of ascites. It aids in differentiating exudative and transudative pleural effusions.

The Amylase-OBF assay is used for the quantification of amylase in body fluid specimens. Body fluid amylase activity may become elevated due to the presence of pancreatitis, esophageal rupture, or ...

The Urea Nitrogen-OBF test aids in the identification of the prescence of urine that causes fluid accumulation in a body compartment. It also assesses the adequacy of peritoneal dialysis treatment ...

Measurment of Chloride body fluid should be interpreted in the context of source and in correlation with serum results and/or other clinical evidence.

Measurement of Cholesterol in body fluids other than blood is useful in evaluation of different diseases such as cholesterol pericarditis, differentiation of exudates and transudates, and in distin...

The Creatinine-OBF test aids in the identification of the presence of urine as a cause for accumulation of fluid in a body compartment. It measures the ultrafiltration capacity of the peritoneal me...

The Glucose-OBF test aids in the identification of infection or possible malignancy in body fluid specimens.

The LDH-OBF test aids in the identification of exudative pleural effusions using body fluid specimens.

The Phosphorus-OBF assay is used for the quantification of phosphorus in body fluid specimens. Phosphates are vital for energy production, muscle and nerve function, and bone growth.