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What is Erythropoietin? Erythropoietin (EPO), a glycoprotein hormone, is produced by the kidney and in small amounts, by the liver. EPO is a primary...

What is a Fasting Blood Sugar Test? Fasting blood sugar (FBS) test determines the actual concentration of glucose in your blood without consuming any diet....

What is Ferritin? Ferritin is a major protein and the storehouse of iron. A ferritin test helps to assess disorders related to iron deficiency like...

What is Prostate specific antigen? Prostate specific antigen (PSA), is a glycoprotein produced by cells of the prostate that remains free in blood. Free PSA...

What is Testosterone? Testosterone is a C-19 steroid secreted by the testis and adrenal cortex in men, and by ovaries in women. Hypogonadism in males...

What is Thyroxine T4? Thyroxine (T4) is one of the two major hormones secreted by the thyroid gland. T4 hormone has four iodine molecules attached...

What is Thriiodothyronine? This test is used to diagnose thyroid function. Estimation of FT3 and FT4 hormone levels improves the sensitivity and accuracy for diagnosing...

What is Anti Nuclear Antibodies ? Anti Nuclear Antibodies (ANA) are a special class of autoantibodies that bind and destroy certain parts in the nucleus...

What is Anti-Mullerian Hormone? Anti-Mullerian Hormone Test (AMH) is a marker that is used to evaluate ovarian reserves and predict the outcome of In-vitro Fertilization...

What is ANTI MICROSOMAL ANTIBODY? Microsomes are found inside thyroid cells. The body produces antibodies against microsomes, when there has been some damage to these cells. Autoimmunity...