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5-HIAA Urine Test – Indications, Procedures, Results
HIAA; 5-hydroxy indole acetic acid; Serotonin metabolite 5-Hydroxyindoleacetic acid (5-HIAA) is the main metabolite of serotonin. In the chemical analysis of urine samples, 5-HIAA is used to determine serotonin levels in…
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Acetylcholine Receptor Antibody – Indications, Procedure, Results
Acetylcholine receptor antibody is a protein found in the blood of most people with myasthenia gravis . The antibody affects a chemical that sends signals from nerves to…
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Acetylcholine Receptor Antibody Test – Indications, Procedure, Results
Acetylcholine receptor antibody is a protein found in the blood of most people with myasthenia gravis . The antibody affects a chemical that sends signals from nerves to…
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Acetylcholine Receptor Antibody Test – Indications, Procedure, Results
Acetylcholine receptor antibody is a protein found in the blood of most people with myasthenia gravis. The antibody affects a chemical that sends signals from nerves…
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Anoscopy – Indications, Procedure, Results
Anoscopy is a method to look at the: Anus Anal canal Lower rectum How the Test is Performed The procedure is usually done in…
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Anoscopy – Indications, Procedures, Results
Anal fissures - anoscopy; Anal polyps - anoscopy; Foreign object in the anus - anoscopy; Hemorrhoids - anoscopy; Anal warts - anoscopy Anoscopy is…
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Anthrax Blood Test – Indications, Procedures, Results
Anthrax serology test; Antibody test for anthrax; Serologic test for B anthracis The anthrax blood test looks for antibodies against Bacillus anthracis, the bacteria that cause…
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Anti-Gastric Parietal Cell Antibody – Indications, Procedures
APCA; Anti-gastric parietal cell antibody; Atrophic gastritis - anti-gastric parietal cell antibody; Gastric ulcer - anti-gastric parietal cell antibody; Pernicious anemia - anti-gastric parietal…
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Anti-insulin antibody test – Indications, Procedure, Results
The anti-insulin antibody test checks to see if your body has produced antibodies against insulin. Antibodies are proteins the body produces to protect itself when it…
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Anti-P Antibody Test – Indications, Procedures, Results
Anti-P antibody; Paroxysmal cold hemoglobinuria - Donath-Landsteiner The Donath-Landsteiner test is a blood test to detect harmful antibodies related to a rare disorder called paroxysmal cold hemoglobinuria .…
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Anti-Smooth Muscle Antibody – Indications, Procedure, Result
Anti-smooth muscle antibody is a blood test that detects the presence of antibodies against smooth muscle. The antibody is useful in making a diagnosis of autoimmune…
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Antibiotic Sensitivity Analysis – Indications, Procedures, Results
Antibiotic sensitivity testing; Antimicrobial susceptibility testing Sensitivity analysis determines the effectiveness of antibiotics against microorganisms (germs) such as bacteria that have been isolated from…
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Antibody titer blood test – Indications, Procedure, Results
Antibody titer is a laboratory test that measures the level of antibodies in a blood sample. How the Test is Performed A blood sample is needed. How to Prepare…
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Antibody Titer Blood Test – Indications, Procedures, Results
Titer - antibodies; Serum antibodies Antibody titer is a laboratory test that measures the level of antibodies in a blood sample. The antibody titer…
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Antimitochondrial Antibody Test – Indications, Procedure, Results
Antimitochondrial antibodies (AMA) are substances ( antibodies ) that form against mitochondria. The mitochondria are an important part of cells. They are the energy source inside…
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Antiparietal cell antibody test – Indications, Procedure, Result
An anti parietal cell antibody test is a blood test that looks for antibodies against the parietal cells of the stomach. The parietal cells make…
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Antiparietal cell antibody test – Indications, Procedure, Results
An antiparietal cell antibody test is a blood test that looks for antibodies against the parietal cells of the stomach. The parietal cells make and release…
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Antiparietal Cell Antibody Test – Indications, Procedures, Results
APCA; Anti-gastric parietal cell antibody; Atrophic gastritis - anti-gastric parietal cell antibody; Gastric ulcer - anti-gastric parietal cell antibody; Pernicious anemia - anti-gastric parietal…
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Antithyroglobulin antibody – Indications, Procedure, Result
Antithyroglobulin antibody is a test to measure antibodies to a protein called thyroglobulin. This protein is found in thyroid cells. How the Test is Performed A blood…
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Antithyroglobulin Antibody – Indications, Procedures, Results
Thyroglobulin antibody; Thyroiditis - thyroglobulin antibody; Hypothyroidism - thyroglobulin antibody; Thyroiditis - thyroglobulin antibody; Graves disease - thyroglobulin antibody; Underactive thyroid - thyroglobulin antibody…
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Antithyroglobulin Antibody – Indications, Procedures, Results
Thyroglobulin antibody; Thyroiditis - thyroglobulin antibody; Hypothyroidism - thyroglobulin antibody; Thyroiditis - thyroglobulin antibody; Graves disease - thyroglobulin antibody; Underactive thyroid - thyroglobulin antibody…
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Antithyroglobulin antibody Test – Indications, Procedure, Results
Antithyroglobulin antibody is a test to measure antibodies to a protein called thyroglobulin. This protein is found in thyroid cells. How the Test is Performed A blood…
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Antithyroid microsomal antibody – Indications, Procedure, Result
Microsomes are found inside thyroid cells. The body produces antibodies to microsomes when there has been damage to thyroid cells. The antithyroid microsomal antibody test measures…
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Antithyroid Microsomal Antibody – Indications, Procedure, Results
Microsomes are found inside thyroid cells. The body produces antibodies to microsomes when there has been damage to thyroid cells. The antithyroid microsomal antibody test measures…
