A Fructosamine test measures glycated proteins in the blood to determine your average blood sugar levels over the past 2 to 3 weeks. It is primarily used to monitor diabetes management when HbA1c testing is less reliable, such as during pregnancy or in individuals with certain hemoglobin variants.
An Anti-Nuclear Antibodies (ANA) test detects autoantibodies in the blood that mistakenly attack the body's own healthy tissues and cells. It is primarily used as an initial screening tool to help diagnose autoimmune disorders, such as lupus or rheumatoid arthritis.
A Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV)-IgM test detects early-stage antibodies in the blood to identify a recent or active herpes infection. It helps clinicians distinguish between a newly acquired infection and a past exposure, though it cannot reliably differentiate between HSV-1 and HSV-2.
A Hepatitis B Surface Antibody (Anti-HBs) test measures the level of protective antibodies against the Hepatitis B virus in your blood. It is used to verify immunity gained from a successful vaccination series or to confirm recovery from a past, cleared infection.
An Antinuclear Antibodies-17 Blot (ANA-17 Blot) tests for 17 distinct autoantibodies simultaneously using a line immunoassay technique. It is used to identify the exact target proteins of an autoimmune response, helping clinicians differentiate between specific connective tissue diseases like lupus, Sjogren's syndrome, or scleroderma.
An Indirect Coombs Test checks the liquid portion of your blood (serum) for antibodies that can bind to and destroy foreign red blood cells. It is primarily used during pregnancy to screen for Rh incompatibility between a mother and fetus, or before a blood transfusion to ensure blood compatibility.
The Vitamin D 1,25-Dihydroxy test measures the active hormone form of vitamin D produced by the kidneys to help evaluate calcium metabolism and bone health. It is primarily used to investigate disorders related to the parathyroid glands, severe kidney disease, or chronic granulomatous inflammatory conditions.
A Dengue NS1 Antigen Rapid Test detects a specific non-structural protein of the dengue virus in the blood to diagnose an acute infection during its early stages. It is primarily used within the first 1 to 5 days of onset of symptoms, such as fever, to provide quick confirmation of dengue virus exposure.
A Troponin I test measures the levels of a specific heart muscle protein in the blood to diagnose an acute heart attack or evaluate cardiac injury. It is highly precise and serves as a critical emergency biomarker, as elevated levels indicate active damage to heart cells.
A Blood Ketone (D3HB) test measures beta-hydroxybutyrate, the predominant ketone body produced when the body burns fat instead of glucose for energy. It is primarily used to detect and monitor diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) in individuals with diabetes, or to track metabolic states during therapeutic ketogenic diets.
A Dengue-IgG test measures long-term antibodies in the blood to determine if a person has had a past exposure to the dengue virus. Because IgG antibodies develop later in the infection and persist for years, a positive result indicates a previous infection rather than an acute, active illness.
A Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) - IgG test detects antibodies produced by the immune system in response to an exposure to the hepatitis C virus. A positive result indicates that a person has been infected with HCV at some point, though further testing is required to determine if the infection is current or resolved.
A Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) Qualitative PCR test utilizes molecular technology to detect the actual presence of the virus's genetic material (DNA) in the blood. It is primarily used to confirm an active infection, diagnose chronic carrier states, or screen donated blood supplies.
A Gamma-Glutamyl Transferase (GGT) test measures the level of a specific enzyme found primarily in the liver to detect biliary tract injury, liver disease, or alcohol abuse. It is frequently ordered alongside an Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP) test to determine whether an elevated enzyme level originates from bone disease or a liver condition.
An HIV Western Blot is a highly specific blood test used to detect specific antibodies against individual proteins of the human immunodeficiency virus. It is traditionally utilized as a definitive confirmatory test following a positive result from an initial screening assay.