Laboratory Procedures

P-ANCA are important serological markers for diagnosis and differentiation of autoimmune vasculitides, especially microscopic polyangiitis, which is typified by autoantibodies against myeloperoxida...

The peripheral film evaluation is the capstone of a panel of tests called the complete blood count (CBC) or hemogram. Microscopic blood film review is essential whenever instrument analysis indicat...

A fecal pH test is one where a specimen of feces is tested for acidity in order to diagnose a medical condition. An acidic stool can indicate a digestive problem such as lactose intolerance or a co...

A urine pH level measurement analyzes the acidity or alkalinity of a urine sample. Urine collection with mineral oil is observed for accurate measurement of pH.

Phenobarbital is used for the treatment of epilepsy, particularly for controlling focal motor or sensory seizures and grand mal seizures. Monitoring serum concentrations of phenobarbital has been s...

Carbapenem resistance is one of the most concerning forms of antimicrobial resistance, particularly when encountered in the Enterobacteriaceae, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Acinetobacter baumannii. ...

Phenytoin is one of the most widely prescribed anticonvulsants and is occasionally used as a myocardial antiarrhythmic. The measurements obtained are used in monitoring levels of phenytoin to help ...

The majority of the body phosphorus is present in the bones. Phosphorus serum levels is used in the diagnosis and management of bone, thyroid, and renal diseases.