APOLIPOPROTEIN – A1 (APO-A1)
What is Apolipoprotein A1 (APO-A1)?
Apolipoprotein A1 (APO-A1) is the primary protein associated with HDL cholesterol. Increased levels mostly indicate a reduced risk...
HERPES SIMPLEX VIRUS I (HSV)-IGG
Herpes Simplex Virus, also known as HSV, is a member of the alpha herpesviral subfamily. The virus has a large double-stranded DNA genome, enclosed...
ANTI PHOSPHOLIPID ANTIBODY (APL) – IGM
What is Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APL)?
Antiphospholipid antibodies are autoantibodies that bind to negatively charged phospholipids. Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS) is an autoimmune condition with...
HbA1c
What is HbA1c?
HbA1c, also known as Hemoglobin A1c or A1c, is glycosylated hemoglobin or glycohemoglobin in which the glucose molecule present in the blood...
FREE THYROXINE (FT4)
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...
CYTOMEGALO VIRUS (CMV) – IgG
What is Cytomegalo Virus ?
Cytomegalovirus infection usually goes unnoticed in healthy people, but it can be fatal in immunocompromised people such as...
VDRL (RPR) FOR SYPHILIS
What is Venereal Disease Research Laboratory (VDRL) test ?
The Venereal Disease Research Laboratory (VDRL) test is used to diagnose Syphilis, a sexually transmitted infection...
ANTI CARDIOLIPIN ANTIBODY (ACA) – IgM
What is Anti Cardiolipin Antibody (ACA) - IgM test ?
Anti-cardiolipin antibodies are acquired auto-antibodies produced against cardiolipins and are found in the...
LIPOPROTEIN (A)
What is lipoprotein A?
Estimation of lipoprotein A level is needed for monitoring the cardiac risk of subjects with a family history of cardiovascular disease...
HERPES SIMPLEX VIRUS I (HSV)-IGM
What is Herpes Simplex Virus?
Herpes Simplex Virus, also known as HSV, is a member of the alpha herpesviridae subfamily. The virus has a large...