Laboratory Procedures

Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) is a glycoprotein hormone secreted by the developing placenta shortly after fertilization. The appearance and rapid rise in concentration of hCG in urine soon aft...

Presepsin is a reliable, specific and sensitive biomarker for sepsis and a valuable tool for the very early diagnosis of sepsis by Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria or fungi. Presepsin rises...

The PROBNP assay aids in the diagnosis of individuals suspected of having congestive heart failure and detection of mild forms of cardiac dysfunction. It is also used in the assessment of heart fai...

Pro-GRP (or Pro-Gastrin-Releasing Peptide) is a protein encoded by the GRP gene in your body. It’s tied to a hormone known as gastrin-releasing peptide, which is involved in your digestive system b...

Procalcitonin considered as a prognostic marker to support outcome prediction in sepsis patient particulary bacterial sepsis, especiallys severe sepsis and septic shock. It is also a reliable indic...

Serum progesterone is a reliable indicator of either natural or induced ovulation because of its rapid rise following ovulation. The major functions of progesterone are in the preparation of the ut...

The major physiologic action of prolactin is the initiation and maintenance of lactation in women. Measurement of elevated serum prolactin levels may provide the first quantitative evidence of pitu...

Protein C is a vitamin-K dependent coagulation inhibitor which regulates the activity of Factor V and factor VIII. Disease caused by Protein C deficiency may be congenital or acquired.

PIVKA-II is abnormal des-carboxylated prothrombin present in vitamin K deficiency or in patients treated with warfarin or phenprocoumon. This assay is indicated for use as an aid for dianosis of he...