Category: Rx Lab Test (A – Z)

Stool ova and parasites exam is a lab test to look for parasites or eggs (ova) in a stool sample. The parasites are associated...

Anoscopy is a method to look at the: Anus Anal canal Lower rectum How the Test is Performed The procedure is usually done in...

An RBC count is a blood test that measures how many red blood cells (RBCs) you have. RBCs contain hemoglobin, which carries oxygen. How much...

Reticulocytes are slightly immature red blood cells. A reticulocyte count is a blood test that measures the amount of these cells in the blood....

A serum iron test measures how much iron is in your blood. How the Test is Performed A blood sample is needed. Iron levels are highest...

The glomerular basement membrane is the part of the kidney that helps filter waste and extra fluid from the blood. Anti-glomerular basement membrane antibodies...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Antidiuretic blood test measures the level of antidiuretic hormone (ADH) in blood. How the Test is Performed A blood sample is needed . How to Prepare...

Antimitochondrial antibodies (AMA) are substances ( antibodies ) that form against mitochondria. The mitochondria are an important part of cells. They are the energy source inside...

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...

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...

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...

Bone marrow is the soft tissue inside bones that helps form blood cells. It is found in the hollow part of most bones. Bone...

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...

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...

The growth hormone (GH) stimulation test measures the ability of the body to produce GH. How the Test is Performed Blood is drawn several...

The growth hormone (GH) stimulation test measures the ability of the body to produce GH. How the Test is Performed Blood is drawn several...