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| Hematology tests are laboratory assessments of blood formation and blood disorders. Tests include blood proteins and blood-producing organs. The tests can help diagnose a variety of blood conditions including infection, anemia, inflammation, hemophilia, blood-clotting disorders and leukemia. | |||
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| Order code | Test | Purpose | Kit |
| HEM 101 | White blood cell count (WBC) | Measures the number of white cells in the blood. Normal range is between 4,000 and 11,000 per microliter of blood. Low WBC (leukopenia) can be a temporary side effect or a sign of a more serious health condition. | White cell count (WBC) test kit |
| HEM 102 | Red blood cell count (RBC) | Measures the number of red cells in the blood which is different for male and female and decreases with age. Low RBC could indicate deficiency in vit B6, B12 (folate), kidney disease, malnutrition. High RBC is caused by several health issues | Red cell count (WBC) test kit |
| HEM 103 | Platelet count. | Platelets help blood clot and stop bleeding by clumping and forming plugs in blood vessel injuries Normal platelet count ranges from 150,000 to 450,000 platelets per microliter of blood. Thrombocytopenia (low platelet) can result from bone marrow disorder or an immune system problem. High platelet count is a symptom of a disease or condition, such as anemia, infection or cancer. | Platelet count test kit |
| HEM 104 | Hematocrit red blood cell volume (HCT) | Hematocrit is the proportion of red blood cells in the blood. Too few or too many red blood cells can be a sign of certain diseases | Hematocrit (PCV) Test Kit |
| HEM 105 | Hemoglobin concentration (HB) | Hemoglobin transports oxygen in the body. Low hemoglobin is often indicative of anemia. | Hemoglobin assay kit |
| HEM 106 | Erythropoietin (EPO) | EPO is produced by the kidney and plays a key role in the production of red blood cells (RBCs). This test measures the amount of erythropoietin in the blood | Human Erythropoietin ELISA Kit |
| HEM 107 | Ferritin | Ferritin is a blood protein that contains iron. Its low levels indicate iron deficiency and high levels linked to many types of infections | Ferritin Blood Test assay |
| HEM 108 | Folate | Folate or folic acid or vitamin B12 is involved in the production of red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets. Low levels can cause megaloblastic anemia | Folate ELISA kit |
| HEM 109 | Transferrin | Transferrin is the main protein in the blood that binds to iron. Its levels increase in cases of iron deficiency and decrease in cases of iron overload. An out-of range Transferrin level can be indicative of iron deficiency, anemia as well as a variety of liver problems | Transferrin ELISA kit |
| HEM 110 | Iron | Iron is found in hemoglobin and provides the red color to the blood cells. Iron deficiency causes lack of adequate healthy red blood cells. Hemochromatosis is iron overload which causes serious diseases to the heart, liver and pancreas | Iron blood test |
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| Clinical tests in oncology are performed to diagnose and to assess biomarkers associated to tumors cancers. These tests include immunochemistry to determine expression of proteins in cells, detect the presence in cells of DNA from oncogenic pathogens using real time PCR. Tests may be used for tumor diagnosis, cancer stage detection, monitor for recurrence and measure response to treatment. | |||||||
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| Order code | Markers to be detected | Associated tumors/ cancers | Specimen | Detection method | |||
| ONC 201 | Alpha fetoprotein | Liver | Blood | AFP ELISA Assay Kit | |||
| ONC 202 | Beta-2-microglobulin (B2M) | Myeloma, lymphocytic leukemia, and lymphomas | Blood/Urine/Spinal Fluid | B2M ELISA Kit | |||
| ONC 203 | Beta-human chorionic gonadotropin (Beta-hCG) | Choriocarcinoma and germ cell tumors | Urine/Blood | Beta-hCG ELISA Kit | |||
| ONC 204 | Cancer Antigen CA15-3/CA27.29 | Breast cancer | Blood | CA 27-29 ELISA Kit / CA 15‑3 ELISA Kit | |||
| ONC 205 | Cancer Antigen CA19‑9 | Pancreatic cancer, gallbladder cancer, bile duct cancer, and gastric cancer | Blood | CA 19‑9 ELISA Kit | |||
| ONC 206 | Cancer Antigen CA125 | Ovarian cancer | Blood | CA 19‑9 ELISA Kit | |||
| ONC 207 | Calcitonin | Thyroid cancer | Blood | Calcitonin ELISA Kit | |||
| ONC 208 | Carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) | Colorectal cancer | Blood | Carcinoembryonic Antigen (CEA) ELISA Kit | |||
| ONC 209 | Chromogranin A (CgA) | Neuroendocrine tumors | Blood | Human Chromogranin A ELISA Kit | |||
| ONC 210 | HE4/ CA-125 test | Ovarian cancer | Blood | HE4 ELISA Kit | |||
| ONC 211 | Immunoglobulins | Multiple myeloma and non-Hodgkin lymphoma | Blood/Urine | Immunoglobulin A test Kit | |||
| ONC 212 | Neuron-Specific Enolase (NSE) | Lung cancer | Blood | NSE ELISA Assay Kit | |||
| ONC 213 | Nuclear Matrix Protein 22 | Bladder cancer | Urine | NMP-22 ELISA Kit | |||
| ONC 214 | Thyroglobulin | Thyroid cancer | Blood | Thyroglobulin ELISA Kit | |||
| ONC 215 | Cytokeratin | Carcinomas and sarcomas | Serum/Plasma | CK-19 ELISA Kit | |||
| ONC 216 | Desmin | Sarcomas | Serum/Plasma | Desmin ELISA Kit | |||
| ONC 217 | Epithelial membrane antigen(EMA) | Sarcomas and carcinomas | Serum/Plasma/Fluid | EMA ELISA Kit | |||
| ONC 218 | Glial filiary acid protein (GFAP) | Astrocytoma, ependymoma and giomas | Serum | GFAP ELISA Assay Kit | |||
| ONC 219 | HMB-45 test | Melanoma, nerve sheath tumors | Blood | HMB-45 ELISA Kit | |||
| ONC 220 | Leukocyte common antigen (LCA,CD 45) | Lymphomas, leukemias, histiocytic tumors | Serum/Plasma/Fluid | Leukocyte common antigen (LCA/CD45) ELISA Kit | |||
| ONC 221 | Prostate specific antigen (PSA) | Prostate cancer | Serum | Prostate Specific Antigen ELISA Kit | |||
| ONC 222 | Vimentin | Sarcomas; renal cel carcinoma; melanoma | Serum/Plasma | Human Vimentin Profiling ELISA Kit | |||
| ONC 223 | Smooth muscle actin (SMA) | GIST, leiomyosarcoma, Mesothelioma | Serum/Urine | Human alpha-Smooth Muscle Actin ELISA Kit | |||
| ONC 224 | Plancental alkaline phosphatase (PLAP) | Trophoblastic tumors, testis,dysgerminoma | Serum/Plasma/Fluid | Human Placental Alkaline Phosphatase ELISA Kit | |||
| ONC 225 | Bone Specific Alkaline Phosphatase (BAP) | Osteoporosis, Bone Cancer, and Paget's Disease | Blood | BAP ELISA Kit | |||
| ONC 226 | Amylase Isoenzymes | Pancreatic tumor or gallstones blocking the pancreatic duct. | Blood/Urine | Amylase Assay Kit | |||
| ONC 227 | Antimullerian Hormone (AMH) | Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome or ovarian tumors | Blood | AMH ELISA | |||
| ONC 228 | Fecal Fat | Pancreatic cancer, gallbladder cancer, celiac disease, Crohn's Disease, Cystic Fibrosis, blockage of the bile duct | Stool | Fecal fat test | |||
| ONC 229 | Calcitonin | Thyroid cancer | Blood | Calcitonin ELISA Kit | |||
| ONC 230 | Gastrin | Gastrinoma | Blood | Gastrin ELISA Kit | |||
| ONC 231 | Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor (VEGF) | Cancers | Blood | VEGF ELISA Kit | |||
| ONC 232 | Serotonin Level | Carcinoid tumors | Blood | Serotonin | |||
| ONC 233 | Circulating tumor cell (CTC) | Blood | CTC Kit | ||||
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| The high sensitivity and the high specificity of qPCR make it the current most efficient method for the detection of bacterial pathogens in clinical samples. Several qPCR assays are commercially available for various kinds of bacterial pathogens and include assy kits for group A and group B streptococcus, slow-growing and poorly culturable bacteria, bacteria associated with atypical pneumonias which are difficult to isolate in culture due to special growth requirements, bacteria associated to meningitis, methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aurenus (MRSA) and vancomysin-resistant Enterococcus (VRE), mycobacteria and viruses. | ||||||
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| Order code | Bacteria | Associated cancers | Specimen | |||
| BTG 301 | Bacteroides fragilis/Clostridium ssp | Colon cancer | Stool | |||
| BTG 302 | Borrelia burgdorferi | MALT lymphoma | Endoscopic Biopsy specimens | |||
| BTG 303 | Campylobacter jejuni | Immunoproliferative small intestinal disease (IPSID) | Stool | |||
| BTG 304 | Chlamydia pneumonia/Mycoplasma | Lung cancer | Nasopharyngeal swab/Oropharyngeal (OP) swab | |||
| BTG 305 | Chlamydia trachomatis | Cervical cancer | Cervical/Urine/vaginal samples | |||
| BTG 306 | Chlamydophila psittaci | Ocular/adnexal lymphoma ( eye cancer) | Eye Biopsy | |||
| BTG 307 | Helicobacter bilis/Salmonella enterica serovar | Biliary cancer | Bile sample | |||
| BTG 308 | Helicobacter bizzozeronii/H. suis/H. felis/H. salomonis/H. pylori | stomach inflammation, stomach ulcers, duodenal ulcers, stomach cancers that are not lymphomas | Gastric fluid/Biopsy | |||
| BTG 309 | Helicobacter heilmannii | Marginal zone B-cell lymphoma of the stomach | Gastric Biopsy | |||
| BTG 310 | Helicobacter hepaticus | Biliary cancer | Bile sample | |||
| BTG 311 | Helicobacter pylori | Stomach, bile duct cancers | Gastric fluid/Biopsy | |||
| BTG 312 | Mycoplasma ermentans/M. penetrans | Lung cancer | Biopsy | |||
| BTG 313 | M. hyorhinis | Colon cancer | Biopsy | |||
| BTG 314 | M. hyorhinis | Stomach cancer | Gastric sample | |||
| BTG 315 | M. hyorhinis | Ovarian cancer | Ovarian tissue | |||
| BTG 316 | Neisseria Gonorrhoeae/Cutibacterium Acnes/Treponema pallidum | Bladder, prostate cancers | Biopsy | |||
| BTG 317 | Fusobacterium nucleatum | Esophageal cancer | Biopsy | |||
| BTG 318 | Salmonella Typhi | Gallbladder cancer | Biopsy | |||
| BTG 319 | Escherichia coli / Streptococcus bovis | Colorectal cancer | Fecal immunochemical (FIT also known as iFOBT) | |||
| BTG 320 | Escherichia coli | Prostate cancer | Biopsy | |||
| BTG 321 | Chlamydia trachomatis/Mycoplasma/Genitalium | Ovarian cancer | Biopsy | |||
| BTG 322 | Clostridia/Ruminococcaceae | Breast cancer | Biopsy | |||
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| Autoimmune disease happens when the body’s natural defense system can’t tell the difference between its own cells and foreign cells, causing the body to mistakenly attack normal cells. Several types of autoimmune diseases affect a wide range of body parts. The tests help estimate disease severity, aid in assessing prognosis and are useful to follow disease activity. | |||||||
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| Order code | Test | Purpose | Specimen | Method | |||
| AID 401 | AChR (Acetylcholine Receptor) Binding Antibody | ACHR antibodies are produced by the immune system and allow communication between nerve and muscle fibers. They mistakenly target proteins in the muscles causing Myasthenia Gravis (MG), an autoimmune disorder with multiple symptoms such as muscle fatigue, drooping eyelids, slurred speech, difficulty holding up their head, difficulty breathing, difficulty walking, and weakness in muscles throughout the body. | Blood | AChR ELISA Kit | |||
| AID 402 | Antineutrophil Cytoplasmic Antibody | Antineutrophil Cytoplasmic Antibodies (ANCA) attack healthy white blood cells (neutrophils) in people with certain types of autoimmune disorders. Most common disorders associated with ANCA are Systemic Valculitis (swelling and inflammation of the blood vessels), and Ulcerative Colitis (a form of inflammatory bowel disease - IBD). The ANCA blood test looks for the two primary types of ANCAs, pANCA and cANCA, which are differentiated according to which type of proteins they attack. ANCA symptoms include red itchy eyes, blurred vision, hearing loss, runny nose, skin rash, cough, difficulty breathing, abdominal cramping, diarrhea, blood in the stool, fever, fatigue, and muscle or joint aches. | Blood | ANCA Complete ELISA Kit | |||
| AID 403 | Actin Smooth Muscle Antibody | Actin Smooth Muscle Antibodies (ASMA) are produced in people with certain types of autoimmune disorders which cause the body's immune system to produce antibodies that attack its own cells and tissues. Smooth muscle antibodies target actin, a type of protein found in various parts of the body. ASMA are typically associated with autoimmune hepatitis which causes inflammation to the liver and can lead to cirrhosis or liver failure with symptoms such as jaundice or fatigue. | Blood | Human Actin Smooth Muscle ELISA Kit | |||
| AID 404 | Adrenal Antibodies | Antiadrenal antibodies or adrenal antibodies are autoimmune antibodies produced when the body's immune system mistakenly targets its own adrenal cortex which is part of the adrenal glands. Damage to the adrenal glands causes a deficiency in several hormones such as cortisol and aldosterone with symptoms of fatigue, weight loss, darkened skin coloration, low blood pressure, low blood sugar, muscle or joint pain, nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, irritability, and depression | Blood | Human Anti-Adrenal cortex antibody ELISA Kit | |||
| AID 405 | Anti-CCP antibodies (Cyclic Citrullinated Peptide) | Anti-CCP antibodies are produced by the body in reaction to an autoimmune disorder, typically Rheumatoid Arthritis with symptoms such as painful swollen joints in the hands or wrists, stiffness in the joints and pain in the elbows, knees, neck, shoulders, hips or feet. | Blood | Anti CCP ELISA Kit - ELISA Kit | |||
| AID 406 | Anti-IgE IgG | IgG antibodies to immunoglobulin E (IgE) are typically associated with hives (Urticaria), red itchy welts that appear on various parts of the skin. Hives can be triggered by a number of disorders including an allergic response. Chronic Urticaria can persist for several weeks. Autoantibodies produced by the immune system mistakenly target mast cells that are responsible for histamine production. This causes the body to react as though it has encountered an allergen which causes the development of hives. Causes of hives can be multiple and unknown. Anti-IgE IgG testing can help determine if the causes of the hives are related to autoimmune disorder. Negative results may rule out an autoimmune disorder as the cause. | Blood | Anti-IgE Antibody ELISA Kit | |||
| AID 407 | Anti-dsDNA | The Anti-dsDNA test is used to aid in the diagnosis of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus and distinguish it from other autoimmune disorders. This test can also be used to monitor Lupus in people who have already been diagnosed with the disease. Symptoms of Lupus may include but are not limited to: Muscle or joint pain, Red rash on the nose and cheek area, Fever, Chronic fatigue, Hair and weight loss, Sensitivity to ultraviolet light | Blood | Anti-dsDNA ELISA | |||
| AID 408 | Anti Extractable Nuclear Antigens (ENA) | Autoantibodies are produced by the body's immune system and mistakenly attack its own cells and tissues. The Extractable Nuclear Antigen (ENA) test looks for the presence of 2 types of autoantibodies (Smith (Sm) Antibodies and Anti-Ribonucleoprotein (RNP). ENA testing is usually done for symptoms that include fever, chronic fatigue, muscle pain, joint swelling, rash, hair loss, sensitivity to sunlight, anemia with low RBC or WBC counts, depression, and seizures. The type of autoantibodies that are present can help make a diagnosis and differentiate between different autoimmune disorders. | Blood | ENA screen ELISA Kit | |||
| AID 409 | Anticardiolipin Antibody IgA, IgG, IgM | Cardiolipins are Phospholipid that plays an important role in blood clotting. In some people with autoimmune disorders such as Lupus, the body produces antibodies to target its own Cardiolipins causing abnormal blood clotting. Blood testing for Cardiolipin Antibodies can help determine the cause of conditions associated abnormal blood clotting and aid in the diagnosis of Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS). | Blood | Human Anti-Cardiolipin IgG/IgM ELISA Kit | |||
| AID 410 | Antinuclear Antibody (ANA) | Antinuclear Antibodies (ANA) attack the nucleus of the body's own cells causing autoimmune disorder such as Lupus, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Sjogren's Syndrome or Scleroderma. Because the symptoms of autoimmune disorders are often similar, ANA testing can narrow down the possible diagnoses. | Blood | ANA Screen ELISA Kit | |||
| AID 411 | Antiparietal Cell Antibody | Parietal cells are in the stomach and produce acid used in digestion, and a protein (intrinsic factor) which helps the body absorb Vitamin B12. People with the autoimmune disorder Pernicious Anemia, produce antibodies that attack parietal cells, causing the inhibition in producing Intrinsic Factor, which in turn prevents the body from properly absorbing vitamin B12. B12 deficiency prevents the normal production of red blood cells which can lead to several health complications. | Blood | Human Parietal Cell ELISA Kit | |||
| AID 412 | C1 Esterase Inhibitor (INH) | C1 is a protein which helps the body protect itself from infections. C1 esterase inhibitor helps control the function of C1. Deficiency in C1-INH can indicate Angioedema with symptoms such as tissue swelling throughout the body (feet, face, hands, throat, and intestines),abdominal pain, vomiting, dehydration, cramping, and a red rash, malnutrition, blood infection, bacterial infection, lupus, and kidney disease. | Blood | Human C1 inhibitor ELISA Kit | |||
| AID 413 | Calprotectin Stool | Calprotectin is a protein released by the white blood cell neutrophils in response to inflammation in the GI tract. Inflammation in the intestines may be caused by inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), Crohn's Disease, ulcerative colitis, or bacterial infections. Symptoms of inflammatory GI disorders include abdominal pain, diarrhea, fever, weight loss, and rectal bleeding. While a calprotectin test cannot identify a specific condition, it can help distinguish between inflammatory and non-inflammatory conditions affecting the intestines. | Fecal | Quantitative Calprotectin ELISA Kit | |||
| AID 414 | Centromere B Antibody Test | Centromere B antibodies are found in people with CREST syndrome, a connective tissue disease. CREST stands for Calcinosis (Calcium deposits forming under the skin), Raynaud phenomenon (Decreased circulation in the fingers and toes), Esophageal dysfunction (Difficulty swallowing, acid reflux, and heart burn), Sclerodactyly (Tight, thick, shiny skin developing on the hands and fingers), Telangiectasia (Red spots that appear on the skin due to swollen capillaries). | Blood | Human Centromere B ELISA Kit | |||
| AID 415 | Cold Agglutinin Titer Blood Test | Cold Agglutinins (CA) are autoantibody which mistakenly target and destroy red blood cells, causing them to clump together. CA are activated when the body is exposed to cold temperatures. They can cause the destruction of RBC's resulting in Hemolytic Anemia. CA Symptoms include fatigue, weakness, pale skin, dizziness, headache. and blue coloring in the extremities. | Blood | Cold agglutinin (CAT) ELISA Kit | |||
| AID 416 | Complement Total Ch50 Blood Test | The Complement system is a series of 30-60 proteins that work to promote the function of the immune system and its response to inflammation and infection. When one or more components of the complement system are deficient, it can lead to an inability to properly fight off infections or the development of an autoimmune disorder. Abnormal results for a Total Complement test are often followed up with a test that measures a specific type of protein. | Blood | Ch50 ELISA Kit | |||
| AID 417 | Celiac Genetic Blood | The 2 genes HLA-DQ2 and HLA-DQ8 are mainly associated with Celiac. While not every person who has these genes will develop Celiac, most people with Celiac have one or both of these genes present. Genetic testing for Celiac is typically ordered as either a confirmation for positive results from other Celiac blood tests or to aid in diagnosis when a person's test results are inconclusive. | Blood | Celiac Disease Test Kit, | |||
| AID 418 | Endomysial Antibody, IgA Blood | Endomysial Antibody IgA testing is used in the diagnosis of Celiac Disease. However, not all people with Celiac disease will develop Endomysial antibodies. For this reason, additional testing may be necessary. | Blood | Human EMA IgA ELISA Kit | |||
| AID 419 | Gliadin Antibody IgA/IgG Test | Celiac is an autoimmune disorder in which the body's immune system attacks the lining of the small intestine following person consumption. Antibodies to Gliadin, a component of wheat, are often found in people with Celiac. | Blood | Human Anti-Gliadin IgA Antibody ELISA Kit | |||
| AID 420 | Glutamic Acid Decarboxylase GAD65 Antibody | Glutamic Acid Decarboxylase is an enzyme which plays a role in nervous system function. Certain autoimmune disorders can cause the production of GAD autoantibodies which attack cells in the pancreas, responsible for the production of insulin. The inability to properly produce insulin can lead to the development of diabetes. A GAD antibody are mostly elevated with Type 1 Diabetes | Blood | Glutamic acid ELISA Kit | |||
| AID 421 | HLA B27 Blood | The HLA B27 test looks for a specific protein, also known as a Human Leukocyte Antigen, that is commonly associated with Ankylosing Spondylitis and other forms of Arthritis. Ankylosing Spondylitis is a form of arthritis which affects the vertebrae in the spine. Approximately 88% of people with Ankylosing Spokdylitis test positive for HLA B27. IgA antibodies are typically found in areas of the body such as the digestive tract, ears, eyes, breathing | Blood | HLA-B27 ELISA Kit | |||
| AID 422 | Immunoglobulin A IgA | passages, saliva, tears and blood. Some people however have a condition which causes their body to not produce IgA antibodies. Elevated IgA levels can be indicative of a number of conditions such as Rheumatoid Arthritis, Lupus, Cirrhosis and Hepatitis. This condition may not cause immediate health concerns but has the potential of developing into Multiple Myeloma. People with low IgA levels have a higher risk of developing of autoimmune disorders, Leukemia, kidney disease and intestinal disease. | Blood | Human Immunoglobulin A, IgA ELISA Kit | |||
| AID 423 | IgG Blood | passages, saliva, tears and blood. Some people however have a condition which causes their body to not produce IgA antibodies. Elevated IgA levels can be indicative of a number of conditions such as Rheumatoid Arthritis, Lupus, Cirrhosis and Hepatitis. This condition may not cause immediate health concerns but has the potential of developing into Multiple Myeloma. People with low IgA levels have a higher risk of developing of autoimmune disorders, Leukemia, kidney disease and intestinal disease. | Blood | Human Immunoglobulin A, IgA ELISA Kit | |||
| AID 424 | IgM Blood | Immunoglobulin M (IgM) antibody test determine if an infection is present and whether the infection is acute or chronic. | Blood | IgG ELISA Kit | |||
| AID 425 | Indican (Obermeyer) Urine | Indican is a byproduct of bacteria in the intestines breaking down protein. Normally, there is little to no indican in urine. Elevated urinary indican may result from a highe, than normal amount of protein in the diet, lack of properly digesting protein or an overgrowth of bacteria n their digestive system. Indican urine test can diagnose dysbiosis, an imbalance in the bacterial colonies in the GI tract, Celiac Disease, Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, and Irritable Bowel Syndrome, intestinal obstruction, stomach cancer, gastric ulcers, liver disease, and candida infections. Common symptoms for elevated indican include diarrhea, bloating, gas, and stomach pain. | Urine | Indican Obermeyer Test Kit | |||
| AID 426 | Insulin Autoantibodies Blood | Type 1 Diabetes is caused by the body's immune system attacking beta cells in the pancreas which produce insulin. With its insulin production impaired, the body cannot properly manage glucose (blood sugar.). Symptoms include frequent thirst, frequent urination, unexplained weight loss, and wounds that are slow to heal. Insulin autoantibodies test can help determine person at risk for developing type 1 diabetes, diagnose type 1 diabetes and differentiate it from type 2 diabetes which causes similar symptoms. | Blood | Insulin Autoantibodies ELISA Kit | |||
| AID 427 | Interleukin 6 (IL6) Blood Test | Interleukin 6 (IL6) is a protein that plays a role in the body's immune response. Normally IL6 levels are low or undetectable. Elevated levels of IL6 are due to autoimmune disorders, inflammation, infection, some types of cancer, or heart disease. However, IL6 test cannot identify the source of the inflammation. Additional testing will typically be necessary before a diagnosis can be made. | Blood | IL-6 Human ELISA Kit | |||
| AID 428 | Intrinsic Factor Antibody Blood Test | Intrinsic Factor is a protein which binds with Vitamin B12 and allows it to be absorbed by the body. People with Pernicious Anemia (an autoimmune disorder) the immune system produces antibodies against intrinsic factor. This interferes with the normal absorption of vitamin B12. Without sufficient levels of B12, the body cannot produce red blood cells which leads to the development of anemia | Blood | AMH ELISA | |||
| AID 429 | Jo 1 Antibody Blood | Jo-1 is an autoantibody associated with disorders that cause inflammation such as polymyositis which causes muscle weakness in the hips, arms, shoulders, or neck. Polymyositis is often linked to rheumatoid arthritis, cardiovascular disease, lung disease, Sjogren's syndrome, or lupus. | Blood | Jo-1 ELISA Kit | |||
| AID 430 | Liver Kidney Microsome (LKM) Antibody Test | Liver-Kidney Microsome (LKM) antibodies autoantibodies that primarily targets the liver. They are typically associated with Type 2 Autoimmune Hepatitis. Hepatitis is a series of conditions that cause inflammation of the liver and can lead to cirrhosis and liver failure. Autoimmune Hepatitis is a disorder in which the body's own immune system mistakenly targets cells in the liver. | Blood | LKM ELISA Kit | Human Liver/Kidney | |||
| AID 431 | Mitochondrial Antibody Blood | Antimitochondrial Antibodies (AMA) are autoantibody which are primarily associated with Primary Biliary Cirrhosis (PBC), an autoimmune disorder that causes inflammation of the bile ducts in the liver. AMA test can diagnose PBC and differentiate it from other conditions that cause liver damage. | Blood | Human Anti-mitochondrial antibody (AMA) ELISA Kit | |||
| AID 432 | Myeloperoxidase (MPO) Antibody Blood | An MPO antibody test is often used to diagnosis of Vasculitis, an autoimmune disorder which causes inflammation of the blood vessels. MPO antibodies are also present in autoimmune disorders including Lupus. When used in conjunction with other tests, MPO Antibodies help differentiate different types of autoimmune diseases. . . | Blood | Myeloperoxidase ELISA Kit | |||
| AID 433 | RNP Antibody Blood | Anti-Ribonucleoprotein or RNP antibodies autoantibody. Elevated RNP antibodies are typically associated with connective tissue disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis, scleroderma, and lupus. Common symptoms of these disorders include muscle and joint pain, swelling and inflammation in the fingers or hands, numbness in the extremities, fatigue, and fever. | Blood | RNP ELISA Kit | Human Anti Ribonucleoprotein Antibody ELISA | |||
| AID 434 | Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) Factor Blood | Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) Factor test helps diagnose Rheumatoid Arthritis, an autoimmune disorder which cause pain, stiffness and deterioration in the joints. About 80% of people with Rheumatoid Arthritis will show elevated levels of RA Factor. However, RA Factor may also be found with other conditions such as Sjogren Syndrome, certain types of cancer, various infections and other autoimmune disorders. RA Factor may be present in a small percentage of healthy people as well. | Blood | Rheumatoid Factor Test, RF ELISA Kit | |||
| AID 435 | Scleroderma (Scl-70) Blood Test | The presence of Anti-Scl 70 antibodies is typically associated with the autoimmune disorder Scleroderma, a connective tissue disease that affects the skin and other tissues including blood vessels, organs, and the digestive tract. Common symptoms include developing patches of hardened tightened skin, fingers or toes that turn blue and numb in cold temperatures, heartburn, bloating, cramping, constipation, and diarrhea. | Blood | Human Scl-70 ELISA Kit | |||
| AID 436 | Sedimentation Rate (ESR) Blood Test | The Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) or Sed Rate test is used to measure inflammation in the body. The test measures the rate at which red blood cells settle in a sample. If the cells settle faster, it indicates a higher level of specific proteins which are present in the blood when there is inflammation in the body. The Sed Rate test can help determine if inflammation is present but not the cause of it. . | Blood | Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate Test | |||
| AID 437 | Sjogren Antibodies Test | This test looks for two types of auto antibodies, SS-A and SS-B, which are commonly associated with Sjogren's Syndrome, an autoimmune disease. Sjogren's typically targets the glands which produce tears and saliva causing symptoms such as dry eyes and mouth. Sjogren's syndrome can also effect the joints, muscles, liver, kidneys, thyroid, lungs and nervous system. | Blood | Sjogren syndrome antigen B ELISA Kit | |||
| AID 438 | TSI Blood Test | The TSI (Thyroid Stimulating Immunoglobulin) Blood Test is used to diagnose autoimmune disorders which affect the Thyroid. In patients suspected have Grave's Disease in which the body produces antibodies which attack the thyroid gland. | Blood | TSI ELISA Kit | |||
| AID 439 | Thyrotropin-Binding Inhibitory Immunoglobulin TBII Blood Test | The Thyroid Binding Inhibitory Immunoglobulin (TBII) is used to diagnose thyroid autoimmune disorders such as Grave's Disease. TBII prevents Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) from binding to proteins in the thyroid gland. This blocks the production of thyroid hormones which can cause hypothyroidism. | Blood | Thyrotropin-Binding Inhibitory Immunoglobulin TBII Blood Test ELISA Kit | |||
| AID 440 | Thyrotropin Receptor Antibody Test | The Thyrotropin Receptor Antibody (TRAb) Test is used in the diagnosis of autoimmune disorders which affect the Thyroid. TRAb are the cause of Hyperthyroidism in people Grave's Disease. These antibodies stimulate the thyroid gland to overproduce thyroid hormones | Blood | TRAb ELISA Kit | |||
| AID 441 | Tumor Necrosis Factor (TNF Alpha) Blood test | Tumor Necrosis Factor (TNF) is a protein typically produced by white blood cells as part of the body's response to infection. TNF causes inflammation which is part of the normal process through which the body heals. Some autoimmune disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, and psoriasis are associated with increased production of TNF. High levels of TNF are also sometimes seen in people with insulin resistance which can lead to type 2 diabetes. | Blood | TNF-Alpha ELISA Assay Kit | |||
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| Metabolic disorders refer to different types of medical conditions caused by genetic defects that interfere with the body's metabolism. Metabolism is the set of chemical reactions that the body uses to maintain life, including energy production. Special enzymes break down food or certain chemicals that the body can use for fuel or store them. Some chemical processes break down substances that the body no longer needs, or make those it lacks. When these chemical processes don't work properly due to a hormone or enzyme deficiency, a metabolic disorder occurs. Inherited metabolic disorders fall into different categories, depending on the specific substance and whether it builds up in harmful amounts, it is too low or it's missing. Clinical tests are needed to determine the cause of metabolic disorders. | |||||
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| Order code | Test | Purpose | Specimen | Test method | |
| MTD 501 | Glucose | Blood Glucose level | Blood | A1C test | |
| MTD 502 | BUN (Blood Urea Nitrogen) | Level of nitrogen that comes from urea | Blood | BUN Colorimetric Detection Kit | |
| MTD 503 | Creatinine | Evaluate Kidney Function | Blood | Creatine Colorimetric Assay Kit | |
| MTD 504 | Calcium | Determine level of calcium | Blood | Calcium Colorimetric Assay Kit | |
| MTD 505 | Sodium | Determine level of sodium | Blood | Sodium Colorimetric Assay Kit | |
| MTD 506 | Potassium | Determine level of potassium | Blood | Potassium Assay Kit | |
| MTD 507 | Chloride | Determine level of chloride | Blood | Chloride Assay Kit | |
| MTD 508 | Carbon Dioxide | Determine level of CO2 | Blood | Carbon Dioxide Assay Kit | |
| MTD 509 | Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone (TSH) | Hyperthyroidism/Hypothyroidism | Blood | TSH ELISA Kit | |
| MTD 510 | 17 Hydroxyprogesterone Test | Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH) | Blood | 17 Hydroxyprogesterone ELISA Kit | |
| MTD 511 | Adrenal Antibodies Blood | Addison's Disease | Blood | Human adrenal cortex antibody, ACA ELISA Kit | |
| MTD 512 | Albumin | Low level indicates many diseases/disorders | Blood/Urine/Serum | Albumin (BCG) Assay Kit | |
| MTD 513 | Aldosterone | Aldosteronism or Conn Syndrome | Urine | Aldosterone ELISA Kit | |
| MTD 514 | Antimullerian Hormone (AMH) | Menopause, determining a woman's ovarian (egg) reserve | Blood | Antimullerian Hormone ELISA Kit | |
| MTD 515 | Alanine aminotransferase | Higher than normal levels can indicate a wide range of liver disease | Blood | Alanine Transaminase Activity Assay Kit | |
| MTD 516 | Aspartate aminotransferase (AST) | Elevated AST indicates problems with the liver, heart and kidney | Blood | Aspartate Aminotransferase Activity Assay Kit | |
| MTD 517 | Catecholamines | Pheochromocytomas/Paragangliomas | Blood | Catecholamines ELISA Kit | |
| MTD 518 | Cortisol | Addison's Disease, Cushing's Syndrome, Adrenocortical Insufficiency | Blood | Cortisol ELISA Kit | |
| MTD 519 | DHT | Hair loss enlarged prostate prostate cancer | Blood | DHT ELISA Kit | |
| MTD 520 | Estradiol | Menopause/Monitor Ovarian Function | Blood | Estradiol ELISA Kit | |
| MTD 521 | Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) | Blood | Inflammation | ||
| MTD 522 | C-Reactive protein | Inflammation | Blood | Human CRP ELISA Kit - Validated Components | |
| MTD 523 | Plasma viscosity test Cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, and triglyceride | Coronary, artery diseases | Blood | PTS PANELS Lipid Panel Test Strips | |
| MTD 524 | pH in body fluid | The pH of the human body lies between 7.35-7.45; alterations from this range can have severe implications | Blood | AccutestT Nitrazine pH | |
| MTD 525 | Estrogen | Estrogen producing tumors/Fertility Issues/Menopause | Blood | Estrogen Assay Kit | |
| MTD 526 | Follicle-Stimulating Hormone | Infertility/Early Puberty/Abnormal Menstrual Cycles | Blood | FSH ELISA Kit | |
| MTD 527 | Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone | Fertility Issues/Abnormal Menstrual Cycles/Signs of Low Testosterone | Blood | GnRH ELISA Kit | |
| MTD 528 | Growth Hormone | Abnormal Growth | Blood | Human Growth Hormone ELISA Kit | |
| MTD 529 | Iodin | Thyroid Disorders (hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism) | Blood | Iodine Colometric Assay Kit | |
| MTD 530 | Leptin | Obesity | Leptin ELISA Kit | ||
| MTD 531 | Luteinizing Hormone (LH) | Infertility or disorders affecting the pituitary, ovaries or testicles | Blood | Luteinizing Hormone (LH) ELISA Kit | |
| MTD 532 | Melanocyte Stimulating Hormone MSH | Skin pigmentation skin cancer | Blood | MSH ELISA Kit | |
| MTD 533 | Organic Acid | Metabolic Disorders | Urine | Organic Acid Analysis Kit | |
| MTD 534 | Qualitative Pregnancy | Pregnancy | Blood | hCG ELISA Kit | |
| MTD 535 | Prolactin | Pituitary tumors/Infertility or Erectile Dysfunction/Difficulty Breastfeeding | Blood | Prolactin Human ELISA Kit | |
| MTD 536 | Testosterone | Delayed or Early Puberty/Erectile Dysfunction/Testicular Tumors | Blood | Testosterone ELISA Kit | |
| MTD 537 | Blood in Feces | Benign or serious health issues | Stool | Immunochemical Fecal Occult Blood Test (iFOBT) | |
| MTD 538 | Uric Acid | Kidney Failure | Blood | Uric acid ELISA Kit | |
| MTD 539 | Blood Viscosity | Hyperviscosity | Blood | Hematocrit, red blood cells, white blood cells, and proteins in the blood | |
| MTD 540 | Vitamin B12 Binding | Megaloblastic Anemia | Blood | ||
| MTD 541 | Vitamin D, 1, 25-dihydroxy | Sarcoidosis, Lymphoma, Parathyroid disorder, kidney failure | Blood | 1,25-Dihydroxy Vitamin D ELISA Kit | |
| MTD 542 | UPEP (Urine Protein Electrophoresis) | Presence of proteins in urine can indicate several conditions (urinary tract infection, inflammation, decreased kidney function, diabetic kidney disease, multiple myeloma) | Urine | Electrophoresis | |
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| Infectious diseases are caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites. A diagnostic test is used to demonstrate the presence or absence of an infectious agent, or to detect evidence of a previous infection. | ||||
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| Order code | Test | Associated Infection | Specimen | Detection Method |
| INF 601 | Anti-DNase B | A Streptococcus | Blood | Anti-DNAse B ELISA Kit |
| INF 602 | Antistreptolysin O (ASO) | Strep Throat. | Blood | ASO ELISA Kit |
| INF 603 | Brucella Antibody IgM IgG | Brucellosis | Blood | Brucella IgM ELISA Kit - ELISA Kit |
| INF 604 | CD57 | Lyme disease | Blood | CD57 ELISA Kit |
| INF 605 | B. Burgdorferi Antibody | Lyme disease | Blood | Detection Assay |
| INF 606 | Lyme Disease Total and IgM Antibody | Lyme disease | Blood | Human Lyme Disease IgM ELISA Test Kit |
| INF 607 | Cryptococcal Antigen | Cryptococcal Meningitis | Blood | Cryptococcus ELISA Kit |
| INF 608 | Hepatitis A Total (IgM ‑ IgG) | Flu symptom | Blood | Total HAV (IgG & IgM) ELISA Kit |
| INF 609 | Hepatitis Be (HBeAb) Antibody Test | Hepatitis B | Blood | HBsAg ELISA Kit |
| INF 610 | Hepatitis B | Hepatitis B viral genetic | Blood | Real time PCR |
| INF 611 | Hepatitis C | Hepatitis C virus | Blood | Hepatitis C (HCV) ELISA Kit |
| INF 612 | Hepatitis C | Hepatitis C virus | Blood | Hepatitis C PCR Quantitative |
| INF 613 | Herpes 1&2 IgM | Herpes infection | Blood | Human Anti-Herpes virus 1 and 2 IgM ELISA Kit |
| INF 614 | HIV-1 and HIV‑2 | HIV | Blood | OraQuick ADVANCE® Rapid HIV-1/2 Antibody |
| INF 615 | Helicobacter pylori IgG | Gastric cancer | Blood | DRG Helicobacter pylori IgG ELISA Kit |
| INF 616 | Pneumococcal Antibody Titers IgG | Pneumoniae | Blood | Streptococcus Pneumoniae ELISA Kit |
| INF 617 | Syphilis RPR | Syphilis infection | Blood | RPR Syphilis Test Kit |
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| Heavy metals such as copper, cobalt, iron, nickel, magnesium, molybdenum, chromium, selenium, manganese and zinc have essential roles in diverse physiological and biochemical activities in the body. However, in high doses these heavy metals become harmful to the body while other metals such as cadmium, mercury, lead, chromium, silver, and arsenic in minute quantities have delirious effects in the body. These heavy metals bind to proteins and nucleic acids, destroying these macromolecules and disrupting their cellular functions, causing acute and chronic toxicities in humans. Heavy metal tests detect and measure specific potentially toxic metals in the blood or urine. | ||||
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| Order code | Metal | Specimen | Detection Method |
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| HEA 701 | Aluminum | Blood/Urine | Aluminum Test Kit |
| HEA 702 | Arsenic | Blood/Urine | Arsenic Blood Test Kit |
| HEA 703 | Barium | Blood/Urine | Barium Blood Test Kit |
| HEA 704 | Benzene | Blood/Urine | Benzene Blood Kit |
| HEA 705 | Boron | Blood/Urine | Boron Blood Test Kit |
| HEA 706 | Cadmium | Blood/Urine | Cadmium Test Kit |
| HEA 707 | Chromium | Blood/Urine | Chromium Test Kit |
| HEA 708 | Cobalt | Blood | Cobalt Test Kit |
| HEA 709 | Copper | Blood/Urine | Copper Test Kit |
| HEA 710 | Lead | Blood/Urine | Lead Test Kit |
| HEA 711 | Manganese | Blood | Manganese Test Kit |
| HEA 712 | Mercury | Blood/Urine | Mercury Test Kit |
| HEA 713 | Nickel | Blood/Urine | Nickel Test Kit |
| HEA 714 | Selenium | Blood | Selenium Test Kit |
| HEA 715 | Silver | Blood | Silver Test Kit |
| HEA 716 | Strontium | Blood/Urine | Strontium Test Kit |
| HEA 717 | Titanium | Blood | Titanium Test Kit |
| HEA 718 | Zinc | Blood | Zinc Test Kit |
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| Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) is an immune disease characterized by chronic inflammation of the gastrointestinal track (GI). IBD typically refers to either Crohn's Disease or Ulcerative Colitis. Crohn's disease can affect any part of the GI tract but typically the small intestine while Ulcerative Colitis typically affects the large intestine. The two disorders usually cause similar symptoms which can include diarrhea, abdominal pain, blood in the stool, unexplained weight loss, and fatigue. Blood Tests are typically ordered for the diagnosis of IBD. |
| Order code | Tests | Specimen | Detection Method |
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| IBD 801 | Antichitobioside carbohydrate antibodies (ACCA) | Blood | Human ACCA ELISA Kit |
| IBD 802 | Antilaminaribioside carbohydrate antibodies (ALCA) | Blood | Human ALCA ELISA Kit |
| IBD 803 | Antimannobioside carbohydrate antibodies (AMCA) | Blood | Human AMCA ELISA Kit |
| IBD 804 | Anti-Saccharomyces cerevisiae antibodies (gASCA) | Blood | Human gASCA ELISA Kit |
| IBD 805 | Atypical perinuclear antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody (pANCA) | Blood | Human pANCA ELISA Kit |
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| Rare diseases are diseases that affect a small number of people compared to the general population. In the US a disease is considered rare when it affects fewer than 200,000 people. Other countries have their own official definitions of a rare disease. They are known as orphan diseases because drug companies were not interested in adopting them to develop treatments. The cause of most rare diseases is genetic defect which can be inherited to generations. Otherwise, rare diseases occur randomly in a person who is the first in a family to be diagnosed. In the US, about 7,000 rare diseases have been identified and test kits have been developed for many of them. We are listing here few examples of tests Biotesting Lab performs for rare diseases. In placing your orders, please indicate the rare disease you are interested in for the test. | |||||||
| Order Code | Test | Purpose | Specimen | Method | |||
| RD-Acute Porphyrias | Urinary aminolevulinic acid (ALA) Porphobilinogen (PBG) | Defects in enzymes involved in the synthesis of heme, the molecule in hemoglobin that binds to oxygen, causes porphyria, a buildup of several compounds, called porphyrins. Acute porphyria lead to severe stomach pain that last for several days. Cutaneous porphyrias cause skin blistering and fragility on sun-exposed areas of the body | Urine | Porphobilinogen deaminase ELISA Kit Huan ALAD ELISA Kit | |||
| RD-Alpha-1 | Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency | Alpha-1 antitrypsin (AAT) is protein mainly produced by the liver which protects the lungs from inflammation. The disease Alpha-1 is causes by the lack of AAT in the blood. People with Alpha-1 have received two abnormal alpha-1 antitrypsin genes for the two parents. Alpha-1 symptoms include Shortness of breath, wheezing; chronic bronchitis, recurring chest colds; less exercise tolerance; year-round allergies; and bronchiectasis, cirrhosis and liver cancer and more. | Blood | Human alpha 1 Antitrypsin ELISA Kit | |||
| RD-DAND | LAMP2 deficiency | Danon disease is a condition characterized by weakening of the heart muscle. People with Danon disease are often affected by a cardiac preexcitation called the Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome including palpitations, abnormal heartbeat (arrhythmia), or chest pain. Lysosomal Associated Membrane Protein 2 (LAMP2) deficiency, confirmed LAMP2 gene mutation. | Blood | LAMP2 ELISA Kit | |||
| RD-FB | ASAH1 test | In affected individuals with Farber lipogranulomatosis, lipids accumulate abnormally in cells and tissues throughout the body, particularly around the joints. They may suffer from a hoarse voice, a weak cry, lumps of fat under the skin and in other tissues, swollen and painful joints, breathing, an enlarged liver and spleen, and developmental delay. The gene associated with Farber lipogranulomatosis encodes a gene called Acid Ceramidase, an alias name of N-acylsphingosine amidohydrolase 1 (ASAH 1). | Blood | Human Acid ceramidase (ASAH1) ELISA Kit | |||
| RD-TS | Hexosaminidase A | Tay-Sachs disease is caused by a mutation in the hexosaminidase subunit alpha (HEXA) gene. Dexosaminidase A enzyme breaks down the fat known as GM2-ganglioside within cells. Deficiency of this enzyme results in abnormal accumulation GM2-ganglioside in the brain and nerve cells and in a progressive deterioration of the central nervous system. | Blood | Human Hexosaminidase A (HEXa) ELISA Kit | |||