Vitamin D is generated by a human body as a reaction to sun exposure. Vitamin D is necessary for healthy bones. Because of the key element of bones, calcium can only be absorbed when vitamin D is present in the body. What are The Types of Vitamin D? There are two main types of Vitamin…
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…
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.…
The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped small gland in the middle of the lower neck. The foremost function of the thyroid is to control the metabolism of the body. This means the thyroid manages the rate at which the body cells perform duties that are needed for living. In order to control metabolism, it produces T3…
WHAT IS AN ELECTROLYTE TEST? An electrolyte test is a blood test which evaluates the levels of electrolytes and carbon dioxide in the blood. The test determines the presence of electrolyte imbalance in the blood. Electrolytes are electrically charged mineral (such as potassium, chloride, sodium and bicarbonate) found in the body. The electrolytes balance body…
WHAT IS A WIDAL TEST? Widal test is a blood test, it is a process that helps in suspecting the Typhoid fever that is also known as enteric fever. Against the outer membrane protein (OMP) of the Salmonella typhi, the dot ELISA kit is responsible for detecting IgM and IgG antibodies. The typhoid fever is…
WHAT IS HB ELECTROPHORESIS TEST? HB electrophoresis is also referred to as a sickle cell screen or hemoglobin evaluation test. Hemoglobin is a different type of protein in your red blood cells, which is being measured through the HB electrophoresis test. Inside red blood cells hemoglobin is present that is capable of transferring oxygen to…