Lab Med

CA 15�3 CA 15�3 levels are most useful in following the course of treatment in women diagnosed with breast cancer, especially advanced bre…

CA 125 CA 125 is produced by a variety of cells, but particularly by ovarian cancer cells. Studies have shown that many women with ovarian…

Human Chorionic Gonadotropin Human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) is normally produced by the placenta during pregnancy. In fact, HCG is som…

Alpha-fetoprotein (alpha fetoprotein), serum Alpha-fetoprotein (alpha fetoprotein) is normally produced by a developing fetus. Alpha fetop…

There are two different tests to measure your blood glucose: 1. The A1C test, which used to be called hemoglobin A-1-C, measures the aver…

Troponin Troponin is a protein that confers calcium sensitivity to muscle cells. Diagnostic use Certain subtypes of troponin (Troponin I …

Creatine kinase This is one of the most sensitive indicators of myocardial injury. Creatine kinase is found primarily in the heart, …