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...
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...
AMYLASE
What is Amylase?
Amylase catalyzes the breakdown of complex starch. Most of the serum amylases are mainly derived from the pancreas and pituitary...
ANTI HEPATITIS B CORE ANTIGEN (AHBC) – IGM
What is Anti Hepatitis B Core Antigen?
HBV core antigen (HBcAg) is a protein of 185 amino acid that together with the HBV core antigen...
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...
ANTI CCP (ACCP)
What is ANTI CCP (ACCP)?
Anti-Cyclic Citrullinated Peptide (Anti CCP) is an antibody found to be present in individuals with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Measuring its...
D-DIMER
What is D-dimers?
D-dimers are small fragments of proteins detected in the blood after breaking down a blood clot. D-dimer test is used...
25-OH VITAMIN D (TOTAL)
What is 25-OH Vitamin D?
25-OH Vitamin D, a precursor of calcitriol, is the major circulating form of Vitamin D in the body,...
INSULIN – PP
What is Insulin PP?
Insulin PP Test measures the insulin levels in the blood after two hours of food consumption. This test assesses whether an...
FRUCTOSAMINE
What is Fructosamine?
When glucose combines with protein, it forms a compound called Fructosamine. This test measures the total amount of fructosamine or glycated protein...