Lab Med

Creatinine Creatinine is a breakdown product of creatine phosphate in muscle, and is usually produced at a fairly constant rate by the bod…

The direct Coombs' (antiglobulin) reaction is used to detect the presence of immunoglobulin or complement on the red-cell membrane and…

Full blood count A full blood count (FBC) or complete blood count (CBC) is a test requested by a doctor or other medical professional that…

Carcinoembryonic Antigen (CEA) Carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) is normally found in small amounts in the blood of most healthy people, but …

CA 27-29 Similar to the CA 15�3 antigen, CA 27�29 is found in the blood of most breast cancer patients. CA 27�29 levels may be used in con…

CA 19�9 Initially found in colorectal cancer patients, CA 19�9 has also been identified in patients with pancreatic, stomach, and bile duc…

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…