Laboratory Procedures

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...

Protein S (S-Protein) is a vitamin K-dependent plasma glycoprotein that is found in two forms in plasma. A Protein S deficiency may be acquired or inherited and is associated with an increased risk...

The prothrombin time (PT) is a useful screening procedure for the extrinsic coagulation mechanism including the common pathway (detects deficiencies in factors II, V, VII, and X). The PT is frequen...

Prothrombin Time Mixing study is done to detect the cause of a prolonged PT screening test. It is used to distinguish factor deficiencies from factor inhibitors.

Random Blood Sugar testing measures the levels of glucose in the blood at any given point in the day.

Amylase is produced in the pancreas and parotid glands, normal individual have low but measurable urine amylase. Elevated result may aid in the diagnosis of pancreatitis and other pancreatic disord...