Laboratory Procedures

Chloride is the major extracellular anion. It plays an important role in determining the osmotic pressure, which controls the distribution of water among cells, plasma, and interstitial fluid, and...

Cortisol is the major glucocorticoid hormone secreted by the adrenal cortex. Cortisol test is used in the diagnosis and treatment of adrenal disorders and it serve as a direct monitor of adrenal st...

Creatine Kinase-MM (CK-MM) is one of the three forms of Creatine Kinase (CK). It is located in skeletal muscles and heart. CK-MM values is used for detection and monitoring of skeletal muscle damag...

Creatinine Phosphokinase (CPK) or Creatine Kinase (CK) is used in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases associated with skeletal muscle, heart, central nervous system, and thyroid. Elevated value...

Creatine Phospokinase MB Isoenzyme (CPK-MB Isoenzyme or CK-MB Isoenzyme) represents a significant fraction of creatine kinase present in myocardial tissue and lower levels in other tissues. In the ...

Creatinine Clearance is an indirect method used to assess the glomerular filtration functioning capabilities of the kidneys. It determines how efficiently the kidneys are clearing creatinine from ...