Describes how a carbamazepine test is used to determine the concentration of carbamazepine in the blood to establish an appropriate dose and maintain a therapeutic level
Calprotectin is released by white blood cells (neutrophils) in the digestive tract with inflammation. Calprotectin tests measure levels in stool to help detect conditions such as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and infections.
Creatine kinase-MB (CK-MB) is one form of the enzyme creatine kinase (CK), an enzyme found primarily in heart muscle cells. The CK-MB test may help diagnose a heart attack if a troponin test is not available.
Cancer antigen 15-3 is a protein that is elevated in the blood in some people with breast cancer. The CA 15-3 or related CA 27.29 tests are used to monitor response to breast cancer treatment and for recurrence.
Learn more about blood typing tests (ABO Group and Rh Type), how they are used and when it’s done automatically, and how the results of blood typing can impact various health care decisions.
Ketones (ketone bodies) are byproducts of fat metabolism, and blood ketones tests are primarily used to screen for, detect, and monitor a serious, sometimes life-threatening condition called diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA).
Describes how a beta-2 glycoprotein 1 antibodies test is used to help diagnose antiphospholipid syndrome (APS), determine the cause of an unexplained blood clot, or the cause of recurrent miscarriages in women; when a beta-2 glycoprotein 1 antibodies test is ordered; and what the results of the test might mean
