BLOOD CULTURE
What Is A Blood Culture Test?A blood culture test checks the blood for bacteria and other microorganisms that might have gotten into it. When these pathogens are found in the blood, it can be a sign of a blood infection called bacteremia. If your blood culture test returns positive, it means bacteria are in your…
CARDIAC ENZYMES
WHAT ARE CARDIAC ENZYMES? Cardiac Enzyme is a test that is performed to calculate the level of proteins in your bloodstream. Cardiac Enzyme test is a basic tool that is used by the doctors to suspect the overall health of your heart. Moreover, the test is helpful in the diagnosis of a heart attack. Through…
EGFR GLOMERULAR FILTRATION RATE
WHAT IS AN EGFR TEST? An Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate (EGFR) test is used to analyze the functioning of your kidneys. There are tiny filters in the kidneys called glomeruli. These filters are helpful in removing waste and other excess fluids that are present in the blood. An EGFR test calculates the amount of blood…
CROSS MATCH AND INFECTIOUS DISEASES
WHAT IS CROSS MATCH TEST? Cross-matching is a series of tests that are performed before the blood transfusion. It is a test that is performed to check the compatibility of the donor’s blood with the patient’s blood. It is done to identify if there are any unsafe interaction between your blood and the donor’s blood.…