A sedimentation rate blood test, also known as an erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) or Westergren test, measures the rate at which red blood cells settle in a tube of blood. The ESR is a non-specific measure of inflammation and can be used to help diagnose conditions such as infection, autoimmune disorders, cancer, and pregnancy. The test is usually performed on a venous blood sample, drawn from a vein in the arm. The ESR is increased in conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and temporal arteritis. It can also be elevated in response to some medications such as aspirin.
Athletes need to be at the top of their game to perform well. Though many athletes focus on their training and practice schedule, what they put into their bodies is just as important. Diet and nutrition are critical for athletes, and a nutritional blood test panel can help them fine-tune their diet and make sure they’re getting all the nutrients they need.
In order to determine how effectively the liver is functioning, a liver (hepatic function panel) is performed. This test assesses the levels of total protein, albumin, bilirubin, and liver enzymes in the blood. It is also used to diagnose liver disease. When liver enzymes are elevated or depleted, it may indicate the presence of liver injury or illness.
The Liver Kidney Microsomal Antibody test (anti liver-kidney microsomal) examines your child’s blood for a specific kind of antibody. Liver kidney microsomal antibody is the name of the antibody. This antibody may indicate that your kid has liver damage due to a kind of hepatitis. Hepatitis is an inflammatory disease of the liver.
Prostate cancer is the uncontrolled (malignant) proliferation of cells in the prostate gland. The prostate is a walnut-sized gland found right below the bladder and in front of the rectum in men. It surrounds the urethra, which is the tube that takes urine out of the bladder. The prostate creates and retains fluid that aids in the production of sperm.
Colorectal cancer is one of the most commonly diagnosed cancer types in the United States for both men and women. Approximately 149,500 adults in the United States would be diagnosed with colorectal cancer this year. It includes over 104,000 new cases of colon cancer and around 45,000 new cases of rectal cancer.
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