AN OVERVIEW About Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE) Test Why is the ACE test done? There are some major reasons that basically revolve around Sarcoidosis for which the ACE test is done: If there are any symptoms of Sarcoidosis that are seen in the individual. Red watery eyes due to Sarcoidosis Cough Shortness of breath Pain
AN OVERVIEW About Aluminium Serum Test Why is the Aluminium Serum test done? Aluminium toxicity occurs when a person ends up ingesting or breathing in high levels of aluminium in the body. Exposure to small amounts of aluminium is not that harmful but excess amounts could be fatal for people. The fact that aluminium is
AN OVERVIEW About Alpha1 AntiTrypsin (AAT) Quantitative Test Why is the AAT Quantitative test done? The AAT test is done mostly to diagnose cases of AATD in people who develop lung diseases at a young age (45 years or less) and do not smoke or inhale anything to cause lung problems. The test is also
AN OVERVIEW About Iron Studies Test Why is the Iron Studies test done? The iron studies test is done for the following reasons: To check if the patient is suffering from anaemia (a condition where the RBC count or Haemoglobin is lower than usual) due to iron deficiency that is detected by regular check-ups. To
AN OVERVIEW About Chromogranin A Test Why is the Chromogranin A Test done? This test is done if the patient is experiencing any symptoms related to the presence of a carcinogenic tumor, like abdominal pain, diarrhea, wheezing, flushing, or any other symptom which may suggest to a medical practitioner that you may have a carcinogenic
AN OVERVIEW About Carcino Embryonic Antigen Test Why is the Carcino Embryonic Antigen (CEA) Test done? The Carcino Embryonic Antigen (CEA) Test is especially useful in finding out certain kinds of cancers like Intestinal cancer or rectum cancer. If a doctor suspects the presence of CEA in the blood, he will order this test. It
AN OVERVIEW About Free Testosterone Test Why is the Free Testosterone Test done? Testosterone in the blood can be attached to two kinds of proteins: albumin and sex hormone-binding globulin. If not attached to these, it will be free testosterone. Initially, your doctors may order testing of all three to form a diagnosis. If your
AN OVERVIEW About Kappa & Lambda Test Why is the Kappa & Lambda Test done? Increased or decreased levels of the Free Kappa or Lambda free light cells could be a result of any type of cancer, multiple myeloma, or amyloidosis among other serious and possibly deadly diseases. The abnormal amount of Free light cells
AN OVERVIEW About Progesterone Test Why is the Progesterone Test done? A Progesterone Test is usually ordered when a woman has difficulty getting pregnant. The test is conducted to check whether the patient is ovulating normally or not. It can then be used to discover the underlying problem and suggest required treatments. The Progesterone Test
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