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A qualitative acetone test in urine detects ketones, indicating possible ketosis or ketoacidosis from conditions like diabetic ...
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The acetone serum test measures acetone levels in the blood to assess fat metabolism, especially in conditions like diabetic ke...
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The 14-drug panel serum test screens for 14 substances, including barbiturates (2–7 days), cocaine (2–4 days), benzodiazepines ...
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The serotonin serum test measures 5-HT levels in blood serum to diagnose serotonin imbalances, mainly for carcinoid tumors caus...
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The 5-HIAA test measures serotonin’s main metabolite in 24-hour urine or serum to diagnose and monitor carcinoid syndrome or ne...
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The DHT serum test measures DHT, a potent androgen derived from testosterone, in blood serum to assess androgen metabolism. It ...
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The 7-drug panel is a screening test detecting barbiturates, cocaine, cannabis (THC), opiates, amphetamines, benzodiazepines, a...
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3-Methylhistidine is an amino acid formed by the methylation of histidine in muscle proteins actin and myosin. It is released d...
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This test measures the amount of protein in urine collected over 24 hours to check kidney function. A normal result is less tha...
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