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...

GLUCOSE-6-PHOSPHATE DEHYDROGENASE

What is Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase (G6PD) ? Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase (G6PD) enzyme is active in almost all types of cells and is involved in the...

ANTI THYROGLOBULIN ANTIBODY (ATG)

What is Aglobulin ntithyroantibody ? Thyroglobulin is a key protein in the thyroid gland that is essential for the synthesis of thyroxine (T4) and...

CERULOPLASMIN

Ceruloplasmin (CER) is the main transport protein for copper in the blood and plays a role in the body's iron metabolism. Measuring...

CHIKUNGUNYA-IGM

What is Chikungunya virus? Chikungunya virus is transmitted to humans by infected Aedes mosquitoes. Infected patients typically have a sudden onset high fever,...

ALPHA FETO PROTEIN (AFP)

What is Alpha Feto protein (AFP)? Alpha Feto protein (AFP) is produced in the liver of a developing baby and protects it against...

COMPLEMENT 3 (C3)

What is Complement 3 ? The complement system is an important part of the immune system. There are certain plasma proteins involved in...

BETA-THALASSEMIA SCREENING

What is Thalassemia ? Thalassemia is a red blood cell disorder affecting the amount and type of hemoglobin the body produces. Children can...

CORTISOL

What is Cortisol ? Cortisol is a glucocorticoid hormone, produced and secreted by adrenal glands using cholesterol as a precursor. The secretion of...

BLOOD ELEMENT ANALYSIS PROFILE

What is Blood elements analysis profile ? Blood elements analysis profile measures the levels of elements in the blood thereby aiding in detecting deficiency or...