RX Lab Tests A-Z
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B-cell Leukemia/Lymphoma Panel Test – Indications, Procedures
B lymphocyte cell surface marker pasting; Flow cytometry - leukemia/lymphoma immunophenotyping B-cell leukemia/lymphoma panel is a blood test that looks for certain proteins on…
Beta-Carotene Blood Test – Indications, Procedure, Results
The beta-carotene test measures the level of beta-carotene in the blood. How the Test is Performed A blood sample is needed. How to Prepare for the…
Beta-Carotene Blood Test – Indications, Procedure, Results
The beta-carotene test measures the level of beta-carotene in the blood. How the Test is Performed A blood sample is needed. How to Prepare for the…
Bile Culture Test – Indications, Procedure, Results
Bile culture is a laboratory test to detect disease-causing germs in the biliary system. How the Test is Performed A sample of bile is needed. This…
Bilirubin Blood Test – Indications, Procedure, Results
The bilirubin blood test measures the level of bilirubin in the blood. Bilirubin is a yellowish pigment found in bile, a fluid made by…
Bilirubin Blood Test – Indications, Procedures, Results
Total bilirubin - blood; Unconjugated bilirubin - blood; Indirect bilirubin - blood; Conjugated bilirubin - blood; Direct bilirubin - blood The bilirubin blood test…
Blood Cholesterol Test – Indications, Contraindications
Blood Cholesterol Test is a sterol compound found in most human body tissues. From a physiologic standpoint, cholesterol and its derivatives are vitally crucial…
Blood Differential Test – Indications, Procedure, Results
The blood differential test measures the percentage of each type of white blood cell (WBC) that you have in your blood. It also reveals…
Blood Gases – Indications, Procedure, Results
Blood gases are a measurement of how much oxygen and carbon dioxide are in your blood. They also determine the acidity (pH) of your blood. How the…
Blood Gases Test – Indications, Procedure, Result
Blood gases are a measurement of how much oxygen and carbon dioxide are in your blood. They also determine the acidity (pH) of your blood. How the…
Blood Phosphorus Test – Indications, Procedures, Results
The phosphorus blood test measures the amount of phosphate in the blood. Blood is drawn from a vein (venipuncture), usually from the inside of…
Blood Pressure Measurement
Blood pressure is a measurement of the force on the walls of your arteries as your heart pumps blood through your body. You can…
Blood Pressure Measurement – Indications, Procedures, Results
Diastolic blood pressure; Systolic blood pressure; Blood pressure reading; Measuring blood pressure; Hypertension - blood pressure measurement; High blood pressure - blood pressure measurement…
Blood Sugar Test – Indications, Procedures, Results
Random blood sugar; Blood sugar level; Fasting blood sugar; Glucose test; Diabetic screening - blood sugar test; Diabetes - blood sugar test A blood…
Blood Transfusions – Indications, Contraindications
Blood transfusions are a relatively common medical procedure and while typically safe, there are multiple complications that practitioners need to be able to recognize…
Blood typing – Uses, Indications, Procedure, Result
Blood typing is a method to tell what type of blood you have. Blood typing is done so you can safely donate your blood…
Bone marrow aspiration – Indications, Procedure, Results
Bone marrow is the soft tissue inside bones that helps form blood cells. It is found in the hollow part of most bones. Bone…
Bone Marrow Aspiration Test – Indications, Procedure, Results
Bone marrow is the soft tissue inside bones that helps form blood cells. It is found in the hollow part of most bones. Bone…
Bone Marrow Biopsy – Indications, Procedure, Results
A bone marrow biopsy is the removal of marrow from inside the bone. Bone marrow is the soft tissue inside bones that helps form blood…
Bone Marrow Biopsy – Indications, Procedure, Results
A bone marrow biopsy is the removal of marrow from inside the bone. Bone marrow is the soft tissue inside bones that helps form blood…
Bone Marrow Culture – Indications, Procedure, Results
Bone marrow culture is an examination of the soft, fatty tissue found inside certain bones. The bone marrow tissue produces blood cells. This test…
Brain Natriuretic Peptide Test – Indications, Procedure, Results
Brain natriuretic peptide (BNP) test is a blood test that measures levels of a protein called BPN that is made by your heart and…
Breast Leakage Prolactin Blood Test – Indications, Procedures
PRL; Galactorrhea - prolactin test; Infertility - prolactin test; Amenorrhea - prolactin test; Breast leakage - prolactin test; Prolactinoma - prolactin test; Pituitary tumor…
Breath Alcohol Test – Indications, Procedure, Results
A breath alcohol test determines how much alcohol is in your blood. The test measures the amount of alcohol in the air you breathe…
