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Amylase Test

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A blood amylase test mainly helps diagnose and monitor pancreatitis, which is inflammation of the pancreas.
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Lipase Test

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A lipase test measures the level of the enzyme in your blood. It is used to diagnose pancreatitis.
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Pleural Fluid Testing

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Pleural fluid testing involves multiple measurements and can help diagnose the cause of fluid buildup around the lungs, which is called a pleural effusion.
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Luteinizing Hormone (LH) Test

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Luteinizing Hormone (LH) tests can help diagnose possible issues with infertility, pituitary disorders, or other conditions that impact the function of the ovaries or testicles.
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Peritoneal Fluid Analysis

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Peritoneal fluid is the liquid in the space surrounding the organs in the abdomen. Lab tests performed on this fluid help diagnose the cause of ascites (fluid build-up) or peritonitis (inflammation of the peritoneum).
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Gastrin

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Gastrin is a hormone that regulates the production of acid in the stomach during the digestive process. The gastrin test helps diagnose tumors called gastrinomas, Zollinger-Ellison (ZE) syndrome, and hyperplasia of G-cells.
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Pubic Lice Test

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Pubic lice are parasitic insects that live and typically reproduce in pubic hair. Learn more about the symptoms of pubic lice and how to get tested.
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The World of Forensic Laboratory Testing

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Forensic testing is the gathering of data for analysis and for use in legal proceedings, depending on the laws of particular jurisdictions. Learn how forensic testing differs from clinical laboratory testing, including the special training required for lab personnel and unique procedures employed.
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