Description: A complete blood count test is ideal to check the kinds and numbers of cells in the blood. These include red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets.
Description: This test is done for the determination of ABO blood group and Rh Type for transfusions. Group and typing of mothers and newborns may indicate hemolytic disease of the fetus/new born. Rh typing is used to determine Rh immune globulin for prenatal and postparture patients.
Description: PAP is an enzyme that is found in the prostate gland and semen of men. If the prostate isn't working properly then PAP is realed into the blood. PAP determination in conjuction with PSA measurements is useful in assessing the prognosis of prostate cancer. Measurement of two markers allows identificaiton of prostate cancer patients who have an elevation of PAP but not of PSA. This helps monitor the course of the disease and response to treatment.
Description: May be useful when evaluatin for prostate cancer, Paget's disease,hyperparathyroidism with skeletal involvement and Gaucher's disease since elevation in AP activity occur.
Description: This test is used in cancer management of testicular cancer.
Description: This test is used to test the alcohol level recently used.
