Laboratory Procedures

Cyclosporine is a cyclic undecapeptide of fungal origin and a potent immunosuppressant. It is used as a primary agent during immunosuppressive therapy for solid organ transplants.

CYFRA 21-1 is a tumor marker and a substance found in the blood that can be associated with particular kinds of cancer. It is commonly used to track non-small cell lung cancer, bladder cancer, and ...

Cystatin C is a serum protein that serves as a measure of kidney function. Its concentration in blood inversely correlates with the glomerular filtration rate.

Cytomegalovirus (CMV), a ?-group herpesvirus, can produce a variety of disease manifestations, depending on the age of the host, and host?s immune status. It causes an asymptomatic or mononucl...

Cytomegalovirus (CMV), a ?-group herpesvirus, can produce a variety of disease manifestations, depending on the age of the host, and host?s immune status. It causes an asymptomatic or mononucl...

DHEA-S is the most abundant adrenal androgen and also functions as a neurosteroid thatis produced by the adrenalcortez. DHEA-S is an excellent indicator of adrenal androgen production.

Digoxin is a potent cardiac glycoside prescribed for the treatment of patients suffering from congestive heart failure or from some types of cardiac arrhythmias. Monitoring serum or plasma digoxin ...

Direct bilirubin is the sum of the conjugated fractions. Direct bilirubin is elevated in conditions causing hepatic obstruction, hepatitis, cirrhosis, several inherited enzyme deficiencie, and inhe...

Estradiol is the most potent natural estrogen in humans. It regulates reproductive function in females,and, with progesterone, maintains pregnancy.