Hepatitis A IgM Antibody
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$66
$51
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Description:
IgM antibodies to Hepatitis A suggest a current, acute or recent Hepatitis A infection. Hepatitis A is a viral infection of the liver. The liver becomes inflamed, tender, and swollen. Hepatitis A is caused by the hepatitis A virus. The virus can be spread by contact with infected bowel movements. An infected person may pass hepatitis A to others by not washing his or her hands, especially after using the bathroom.
Abnormal results may require further evaluation by your physician.
Includes:
Hepatitis A IgM Antibody
Estimated turnaround for results is 5 business days. If confirmation testing is required, the estimated time may be extended.
Patient Instructions:
Some tests in this panel may exhibit interference when sample is collected from a person who is consuming a supplement with a high dose of biotin (also termed as vitamin B7 or B8, vitamin H or coenzyme R). Patient should be cautioned to stop biotin consumption at least 72 hours prior to the collection of a sample.
Categories:
Infectious diseases,
STD’s detection & monitoring,
Liver diseases,
Price:
$66
$51
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Gamma Glutamyl Transpeptidase (GGT)
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$56
$44
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Description:
Gamma Glutamyl Transpeptidase (GGT) is a biliary enzyme. This test is typically ordered when liver disease is suspected. The GGT test will help diagnose injury to the liver and bile duct.
Elevated GGT is found in all forms of liver disease. Measurement of GGT is used in the diagnosis and treatment of alcoholic cirrhosis, as well as primary and secondary liver tumors. It is more sensitive than alkaline phosphatase, the transaminases, and leucine aminopeptidase in detecting obstructive jaundice, cholangitis, and cholecystitis. Normal levels of GGT are seen in skeletal diseases; thus, GGT in serum can be used to ascertain whether a disease, suggested by elevated alkaline phosphatase, is skeletal or hepatobiliary.
Significant deviations from the normal range may require further evaluation by your physician.
Alternative Names(s): GGT
Includes:
Gamma Glutamyl Transpeptidase (GGT)
Categories:
Liver diseases,
Fitness, nutrition, anti-aging,
Price:
$56
$44
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Hepatitis A Antibody, Total
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$66
$51
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Description:
HAV antibody indicates prior or acute infection with, or immunization to, Hepatitis A virus. Hepatitis A is a viral infection of the liver. The liver becomes inflamed, tender, and swollen. Hepatitis A is caused by the hepatitis A virus. The virus can be spread by contact with infected bowel movements. An infected person may pass hepatitis A to others by not washing his or her hands, especially after using the bathroom.
Abnormal results may require further evaluation by your physician.
Includes:
Hepatitis A Antibody, Total
Alternative Name(s):
HAV Total,
HAV Antibody
Patient Instructions:
Some tests in this panel may exhibit interference when sample is collected from a person who is consuming a supplement with a high dose of biotin (also termed as vitamin B7 or B8, vitamin H or coenzyme R). Patient should be cautioned to stop biotin consumption at least 72 hours prior to the collection of a sample.
Categories:
Infectious diseases,
STD’s detection & monitoring,
Liver diseases,
Price:
$66
$51
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Hepatitis C Viral RNA, Quantitative Real-Time PCR
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$362
$282
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Description:
Hepatitis C is a liver disease that is caused by the hepatitis C virus (HCV). Hepatitis C is a bloodborne disease and exposure to the blood of an infected person may result in infection.
This test is used to detect and confirm hepatitis C virus infection.
Abnormal results may require further evaluation by your physician.
Includes:
Hepatitis C Viral RNA, Quantitative Real-Time PCR
Estimated turnaround for results is 9 business days.
Categories:
STD’s detection & monitoring,
Infectious diseases,
Liver diseases,
Price:
$362
$282
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Hepatitis B Surface Antibody Test
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$59
$46
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Description:
This assay is used to determine immune status for Hepatitis B as ¡Ý10 mIU/mL as per CDC Guidelines. Hepatitis B is a liver disease that is caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV). Hepatitis B is a bloodborne pathogen and exposure to the blood of an infected person may result in infection.
Abnormal results may require further evaluation by your physician.
Presence of anti-HBs is an indicator of clinical recovery and subsequent immunity to hepatitis B virus. This test is useful for evaluation of possible immunity in individuals who are at increased risks for exposure to the hepatitis B (ie, hemodialysis unit personnel, venipuncturists, etc). Evaluate the need for hepatitis B immune globulin after needlestick injury; evaluate the need for hepatitis B vaccine and follow immune status after hepatitis B vaccine.
Includes:
Hepatitis B Surface Antibody Immunity, Quantitative
Categories:
STD’s detection & monitoring,
Liver diseases,
Infectious diseases,
Immunization blood testing,
Price:
$59
$46
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Chem Panel with Lipids
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$104
$81
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Description:
The Chem Panel with lipids provides testing for Glucose (Diabetes), Kidney function, Fluids and Electrolytes, Minerals and Bone, Liver function and Lipid Profile.
Significant deviations from the normal range may require further evaluation by your physician.
Includes:
Comprehensive Metabolic Profile ( includes eGFR ): Albumin, Albumin/Globulin Ratio (calculated), Alkaline Phosphatase, ALT, AST, BUN/Creatinine Ratio (calculated), Calcium, Carbon Dioxide, Chloride, Creatinine with GFR Estimated, Globulin (calculated), Glucose, Potassium, Sodium, Total Bilirubin, Total Protein, Urea Nitrogen
Gamma Glutamyl Transpeptidase (GGT)
Iron, Serum
Lactic Acid Dehydrogenase (LD) (LDH)
Lipid Panel with Ratios: Total Cholesterol, HDL Cholesterol, Triglycerides, LDL-Cholesterol (calculated), Cholesterol/HDL Ratio (calculated), LDL/HDL Ratio (calculated), Non-HDL Cholesterol (calculated)
Phosphate (as Phosphorus)
Uric Acid, Serum (Gout Test)
Patient Instructions:
Patient should fast for 12-14 hours before collection of the specimen. Specimens should be collected in the morning since iron values decrease by 30% during the course of the day and there can be significant interference from lipemia. Fasting is defined as no consumption of food or beverage other than water for at least 12 hours before testing. Discuss discontinuing drugs causing increased uric acid concentration include diurectics, pyrazinamide, ethambutol, and nicotinic acid with your primary care physician before testing.
Categories:
General wellness,
Heart & cholesterol,
Kidney diseases,
Liver diseases,
Price:
$104
$81
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Alanine Aminotransferase ALT (formally known as SGPT)
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$37
$29
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Description:
Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT) measurements are particularly useful in the diagnosis and management of certain liver diseases, e.g., viral hepatitis and cirrhosis. ALT activity in tissue is generally much lower than aspartate aminotransferase (AST) activity and is found in highest concentrations in the liver. Significant elevations of ALT occur only in diseases of the liver. ALT is often measured in conjunction with AST to determine whether the source of the AST is the liver or the heart. ALT is normally not elevated in cases of myocardial infarction, i.e., a normal ALT, in conjunction with an elevated AST, tends to suggest cardiac disease. However, slight elevations of ALT may occur if an infarct destroys a very large volume of heart muscle.
Includes:
Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT/SGPT)
****Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT/SGPT) is included in the Comprehensive Metabolic Profile (CMP) and in the Liver Function Profile.***
Categories:
Liver diseases,
Price:
$37
$29
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Hepatitis B Profile
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$104
$81
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Description:
Hepatitis B is a liver disease that is caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV). Hepatitis B is a bloodborne pathogen and exposure to the blood of an infected person may result in infection.
Abnormal results may require further evaluation by your physician.
Each marker in this panel provides valuable information about the stage of infection, the presence of the virus, and the person's immune response. Brief overview:
- Hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg): This is the primary marker for diagnosing Hepatitis B infection. Its presence indicates active viral replication and ongoing infection.
- Hepatitis B surface antibody (anti-HBs): This indicates immunity to Hepatitis B, either from past infection or vaccination. It's particularly useful in assessing immune protection against the virus.
- Hepatitis B core antibody (anti-HBc): This antibody indicates past or ongoing Hepatitis B infection. Its presence, along with other markers, can help differentiate between acute and chronic infection.
There isn't a single "best" marker for diagnosing Hepatitis B because different markers serve different purposes in diagnosing and managing the infection.
Includes:
Hep B Core Antibody, IgM
Hepatitis B Surface Antibody Test
Hepatitis B Surface Antigen (HBsAg) with Reflex Confirmation
Note: Confirmation testing is performed on reactive results only if initial values fall within a designated range requiring additional confirmation.
Patient Instructions:
Some tests in this panel may exhibit interference when sample is collected from a person who is consuming a supplement with a high dose of biotin (also termed as vitamin B7 or B8, vitamin H or coenzyme R). Patient should be cautioned to stop biotin consumption at least 72 hours prior to the collection of a sample.
Categories:
STD’s detection & monitoring,
Infectious diseases,
Liver diseases,
Price:
$104
$81
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Ceruloplasmin
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$56
$44
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Description:
Decreased levels of ceruloplasmin are found in Wilson's Disease, fulminant liver failure, intestinal malabsorption, renal failure resulting in proteinuria, chronic active hepatitis and malnutrition. Elevated levels are found in primary biliary cirrhosis, pregnancy (first trimester), oral contraceptive use and in acute inflammatory conditions since ceruloplasmin is an acute phase reactant.
Significant deviations from the normal range may require further evaluation by your physician.
Includes:
Ceruloplasmin
Alternative Name(s)
Ferroxidase,Copper Oxidase,Copper Binding Globulin
Categories:
Liver diseases,
Price:
$56
$44
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Hepatitis Be Antigen
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$73
$57
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Description:
HBeAg indicates active HBV replication. Infectivity is evaluated based on HBeAg and HBsAg. When HBeAg persists much longer than 10 weeks, the patient is likely to develop chronic hepatitis and be a carrier.
A significant deviation from the normal range may require further evaluation by your phyisician.
Alternative Names(s): HBe Antigen, HBeAg
Includes:
Hepatitis Be Antigen, serum.
Patient Instructions:
Some tests in this panel may exhibit interference when sample is collected from a person who is consuming a supplement with a high dose of biotin (also termed as vitamin B7 or B8, vitamin H or coenzyme R). Patient should be cautioned to stop biotin consumption at least 72 hours prior to the collection of a sample.
Categories:
Liver diseases,
Price:
$73
$57
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Hepatitis Be Antibody
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$67
$52
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Description:
Differential diagnosis, staging, and prognosis of hepatitis B infection. HBeAb appears in the early convalescence of HBV infection. With carrier state and chronic hepatitis, HBeAb may not develop.
The appearance of anti-HBe in patients who have previously been HBeAg positive indicates a reduced risk of infectivity. Failure of appearance implies disease activity and probable chronicity but patients with HBeAb may have chronic hepatitis. Chronic HBsAg carriers can be positive for either HBeAg or anti-HBe, but are less infectious when anti-HBe is present. HBe can persist for years, but usually disappears earlier than anti-HBs or anti-HBc. Anti-HBe has not been found as the sole serologic marker for hepatitis B infection.
A significant deviation from the normal range may require further evaluation by your phyisician.
Alternative Names(s): HBe Antibody, Anti-Hepatitis Be, HBeAb
Includes:
Hepatitis Be Antibody
Patient Instructions:
Some tests in this panel may exhibit interference when sample is collected from a person who is consuming a supplement with a high dose of biotin (also termed as vitamin B7 or B8, vitamin H or coenzyme R). Patient should be cautioned to stop biotin consumption at least 72 hours prior to the collection of a sample.
Categories:
Liver diseases,
Price:
$67
$52
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Hepatitis B Core Antibody, Total
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$57
$44
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Description:
Hepatitis B is a liver disease that is caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV). Hepatitis B is a bloodborne pathogen and exposure to the blood of an infected person may result in infection.
This assay does not distinguish between Total B core antibody IgG and IgM detected before or at the onset of symptoms; however, such reactivity can persist for years after illness, and may even outlast anti-HBs. Occasionally Hepatitis B core antibody may be the only marker of either current or past Hepatitis B infection.
Abnormal results may require further evaluation by your physician.
Includes:
Hepatitis B Core Antibody, Total
Alternate Name(s):
Anti-HBc
Antibody to Hepatitis B Core Antigen
Core Antibody
Patient Instructions:
Some tests in this panel may exhibit interference when sample is collected from a person who is consuming a supplement with a high dose of biotin (also termed as vitamin B7 or B8, vitamin H or coenzyme R). Patient should be cautioned to stop biotin consumption at least 72 hours prior to the collection of a sample.
Categories:
Infectious diseases,
STD’s detection & monitoring,
Liver diseases,
Price:
$57
$44
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Bilirubin, Total
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$37
$29
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Description:
Measurement of the levels of bilirubin is used in the diagnosis and treatment of liver, hemolytic, hematologic, and metabolic disorders, including hepatitis and gallbladder obstructive disease.
Causes of high bilirubin: Liver disease: hepatitis, cholangitis, cirrhosis, other types of liver disease (including primary or secondary neoplasia); alcoholism (usually with high AST (SGOT), GGT, MCV, or some combination of these findings); biliary obstruction (intrahepatic or extrahepatic); infectious mononucleosis (look also for increased LD (LDH), lymphocytosis); Dubin-Johnson syndrome; Gilbert disease1 (familial hyperbilirubinemia) is encountered as a moderate elevation with otherwise unremarkable chemistries.
Anorexia or prolonged fasting: 36 hours or more may cause moderate rise.
Pernicious anemia, hemolytic anemias, erythroblastosis fetalis, other neonatal jaundice, hematoma, and following a blood transfusion, especially if several units are given in a short time.
Pulmonary embolism and/or infarct, congestive heart failure.
Significant deviations from the normal range may require further evaluation by your physician.
Includes:
Bilirubin, Total
****Bilirubin, Total is included in the Comprehensive Metabolic Profile (CMP) and in the Liver Function Profile.***
Categories:
General wellness,
Liver diseases,
Price:
$37
$29
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Urea Nitrogen (BUN)
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$37
$29
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Description:
The blood urea nitrogen (BUN) test is a test of how well your kidneys are working. It measures the amount of nitrogen in your blood. The nitrogen is present in a chemical called urea. Urea is a waste product produced as your body digests protein. Urea is carried by the blood to the kidneys, which filter the urea out of the blood and into the urine.
Urea is the principle waste product of protein catabolism. BUN is most commonly measured in the diagnosis and treatment of certain renal and metabolic diseases. Increased BUN concentration may result from increased production of urea due to (1) diet or excessive destruction of cellular proteins as occurs in massive infection and fevers, (2) reduced renal perfusion resulting from dehydration or heart failure, (3) nearly all types of kidney disease, and (4) mechanical obstruction to urine excretion such as is caused by stones, tumors, infection, or stricture. Decreased urea levels are less frequent and occur primarily in advanced liver disease and in overhydration.
A significant deviation from the normal range may require further evaluation by your physician.
Includes:
Urea Nitrogen (BUN)
Alternative Name(s):
Blood Urea Nitrogen
BUN
****Urea Nitrogen, (BUN) Serum is included in the Comprehensive Metabolic Profile (CMP) and in the Kidney Function Profile.****
Categories:
Kidney diseases,
Liver diseases,
General wellness,
Price:
$37
$29
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Wilson's Disease Profile
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$97
$76
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Description:
Wilson's disease causes the body to retain copper. The liver of a person who has Wilson's disease does not release copper into bile as it should. The copper buildup leads to damage in the kidneys, brain, and eyes. If not treated, Wilson's disease can cause severe brain damage, liver failure, and death.
A significant deviation from the normal range may require further evaluation by your physician.
Includes:
Ceruloplasmin
Copper, Serum or Plasma
Categories:
Liver diseases,
Price:
$97
$76
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Copper, Serum or Plasma
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$69
$54
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Description:
Copper is an essential element that is a cofactor of many enzymes. Copper metabolism is disturbed in Wilson's disease, Menkes disease, primary biliary cirrhosis, and Indian childhood cirrhosis. Copper concentrations increase in acute phase reactions and during the third trimester of pregnancy. Copper concentrations are decreased with nephrosis, malabsorption, and malnutrition. Copper concentrations are also useful to monitor patients, especially preterm newborns, on nutritional supplementation. Results of copper are often interpreted together with ceruloplasmin.
Alternative Names(s): Cu, Plasma ; Cu, Serum.
A significant deviation from the normal range may require further evaluation by your physician.
Includes:
Copper, Serum or Plasma
Categories:
Liver diseases,
Price:
$69
$54
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Bilirubin, Direct
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$53
$41
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Description:
Measurement of the levels of bilirubin is used in the diagnosis and treatment of liver, hemolytic, hematologic, and metabolic disorders, including hepatitis and gall bladder obstruction. The assessment of direct bilirubin is helpful in the differentiation of hepatic disorders. The increase in total bilirubin associated with obstructive jaundice is primarily due to the direct (conjugated) fraction. Both direct and indirect bilirubin are increased in the serum with hepatitis.
Alternative Names(s): Conjugated Bilirubin
A significant deviation from the normal range may require further evaluation by your physician.
Includes:
Bilirubin, Direct
***Bilirubin Direct is included in the Liver Function Profile.***
Categories:
General wellness,
Liver diseases,
Price:
$53
$41
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Liver Function Profile
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$57
$44
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Description:
The Liver Function Profile (Hepatic Function Panel) is a comprehensive panel that assesses functional health of the liver. Abnormal results may indicate liver damage or hepatitis infection.
Significant deviations from the normal range may require further evaluation by your physician.
Alternative Names(s):
Hepatic Function Panel (7)
Includes:
Alanine aminotransferase (ALT/SGPT); albumin, serum; alkaline phosphatase, serum; aspartate aminotransferase (AST/SGOT); bilirubin, direct; bilirubin, total; protein, total, serum
Categories:
Liver diseases,
Price:
$57
$44
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Hepatitis Panel Acute, w/ Ref Confirmation
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$245
$191
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Description:
Hepatitis is a disease of the liver causing inflammation. The Hepatitis Profile detects hepatitis A (HAV), hepatitis B (HBV) and hepatitis C (HCV) infections.
Abnormal results may require further evaluation by your physician.
Alternative Name(s): Acute Hepatitis Panel with Reflex
Includes:
Hepatitis A IgM (Acute),
Hepatitis B Surface Antigen
Hepatitis B Core IgM Antibody,
Hepatitis C Antibody
Note: Confirmation testing is performed on reactive results only if initial values fall within a designated range requiring additional confirmation.
Categories:
Infectious diseases,
Liver diseases,
STD’s detection & monitoring,
Price:
$245
$191
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Hep B Core Antibody, IgM
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$56
$44
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Description:
Hepatitis B is a liver disease that is caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV). Hepatitis B is a bloodborne pathogen and exposure to the blood of an infected person may result in infection.
Hepatitis B core-specific IgM class antibody has been detected in most acute infections and is a reliable marker for acute disease. In some cases, hepatitis B core IgM antibody may be the only specific marker for the diagnosis of acute infection with hepatitis B virus.
Abnormal results may require further evaluation by your physician.
Includes:
Hep B Core Antibody, IgM
Alternative Name(s):
Anti-HBc, IgM
****Hepatitis B Core Antibody, IgM is included in the Hep B and C Profile Test.****
Categories:
Infectious diseases,
STD’s detection & monitoring,
Liver diseases,
Price:
$56
$44
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Hepatitis C Antibody with Reflex
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$59
$46
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Description:
Hepatitis C is a liver disease that is caused by the hepatitis C virus (HCV). Hepatitis C is a bloodborne disease and exposure to the blood of an infected person may result in infection.
Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) is the major cause of hepatitis. Approximately 1% of blood donors are seropositive for anti-HCV. The clinical symptoms of a HCV infection are variable. Exposure to HCV results in a chronic infection in 50 to 80% of cases. The "window" between infection and seroreactivity is highly variable, up to 12 months.
Abnormal results may require further evaluation by your physician.
Includes:
Hepatitis C Antibody with confirmation reflex
****Hepatitis C Antibody Test is included in the Hep B and C Profile Test, and the Hepatitis Panel Acute w/Ref
Note: Confirmation testing is performed on reactive results only if initial values fall within a designated range requiring additional confirmation.
Categories:
Infectious diseases,
STD’s detection & monitoring,
Liver diseases,
Price:
$59
$46
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Hepatitis B Surface Antibody, Qualititative
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$56
$44
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Description:
The detection of anti-HBs is indicative of a prior immunologic exposure to the antigen or vaccine. To determine immune status as ≥10 mIU/mL as per CDC guidelines, please order Hepatitis B Surface Antibody, Quantitative.
Includes:
Hepatitis B Surface Antibody, Qualititative
Categories:
Infectious diseases,
Liver diseases,
Blood and blood diseases,
STD’s detection & monitoring,
Price:
$56
$44
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Protein, Total, Serum
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$37
$29
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Description:
Total protein is useful in evaluating patients for nutritional status, liver disease, protein-losing renal and gastrointestinal diseases, and many other medical conditions. Elevated concentrations may be observed in patients with monoclonal gammopathies, autoimmune hepatitis, inflammation, and other medical conditions.
Significant deviations from the normal range may require further evaluation by your physician.
Includes:
Protein, Total, Serum
****Protein, total, serum is included in the Comprehensive Metabolic Profile (CMP) and in the Liver Function Profile.****
Categories:
General wellness,
Liver diseases,
Kidney diseases,
Gastrointestinal diseases,
Price:
$37
$29
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Hepatitis B Disease Monitoring Profile
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$114
$89
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Description:
Hepatitis B is a liver disease that is caused by the Hepatitis B Virus (HBV). This panel is designed for monitoring the progression of treatment of infected individuals.
Significant deviations from the normal range may require further evaluation by your physician.
Includes:
Hep B Core Antibody, IgM
Hepatitis B Surface Antibody Immunity, Quantitative
Hepatitis B Surface Antigen (HBsAg) with Reflex Confirmation
Liver Function Profile: Alanine aminotransferase (ALT/SGPT); albumin, serum; alkaline phosphatase, serum; aspartate aminotransferase (AST/SGOT); bilirubin, direct; bilirubin, total; protein, total, serum
Note: Confirmation testing is performed on reactive results only if initial values fall within a designated range requiring additional confirmation.
Patient Instructions:
Some tests in this panel may exhibit interference when sample is collected from a person who is consuming a supplement with a high dose of biotin (also termed as vitamin B7 or B8, vitamin H or coenzyme R). Patient should be cautioned to stop biotin consumption at least 72 hours prior to the collection of a sample.
Categories:
STD’s detection & monitoring,
Infectious diseases,
Liver diseases,
Price:
$114
$89
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Lactic Acid Dehydrogenase (LD) (LDH)
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$56
$44
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Description:
Elevations in serum lactate dehydrogenase occur from myocardial infarction, liver disease, pernicious and megaloblastic anemia, pulmonary emboli, malignancies, and muscular dystrophy.
A significant deviation from the normal range may require further evaluation by your physician.
Alternative Names(s):
LDH, LD
Includes:
Lactic Acid Dehydrogenase (LD)(LDH), serum.
Categories:
Liver diseases,
Price:
$56
$44
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Albumin
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$37
$29
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Description:
Serum albumin measurements are used in the monitoring and treatment of numerous diseases involving those related to nutrition and pathology particularly in the liver and kidney. Serum albumin is valuable when following response to therapy where improvement in the serum albumin level is the best sign of successful medical treatment. There may be a loss of albumin in the gastrointestinal tract, in the urine secondary to renal damage or direct loss of albumin through the skin. More than 50% of patients with gluten enteropathy have depressed albumin. The only cause of increased albumin is dehydration; there is no naturally occurring hyperalbuminemia.
Includes:
Albumin
****Albumin, serum is included in the Comprehensive Metabolic Profile (CMP), the Liver Function Profile and the Kidney Function Profile.***
Categories:
Liver diseases,
Blood and blood diseases,
Hormones & metabolism,
Kidney diseases,
Price:
$37
$29
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Hepatitis B Surface Antigen (HBsAg) with Reflex Confirmation
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$59
$46
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Description:
Hepatitis B surface antigen is the earliest indicator of the presence of acute infection. Also indicative of chronic infection. Test is useful in the differential diagnosis of hepatitis. Patients who are negative for HBsAg may still have acute type B viral hepatitis. There is sometimes a core window stage when HBsAg has become negative and the patient has not yet developed the antibody (anti-HBs). In cases with strong clinical suspicion of viral hepatitis, serologic testing should not be limited to detecting HBsAg, but should include a battery of tests to evaluate different stages of acute and convalescent hepatitis.
Includes:
Hepatitis B Surface Antigen with Reflex Confirmation.
Positive samples will be confirmed based on the manufacturer's FDA approved recommendations.
Note: Confirmation testing is performed on reactive results only if initial values fall within a designated range requiring additional confirmation.
Patient Instructions:
Some tests in this panel may exhibit interference when sample is collected from a person who is consuming a supplement with a high dose of biotin (also termed as vitamin B7 or B8, vitamin H or coenzyme R). Patient should be cautioned to stop biotin consumption at least 72 hours prior to the collection of a sample.
Categories:
Liver diseases,
General wellness,
Price:
$59
$46
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Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST/SGOT)
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$37
$29
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Description:
Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST) is an enzyme produced by the liver. The AST test is commonly used to determine liver damage.
AST is widely distributed throughout the tissues with significant amounts being in the heart and liver. Lesser amounts are found in skeletal muscles, kidneys, pancreas, spleen, lungs, and brain. Injury to these tissues results in the release of the AST enzyme to general circulation. In myocardial infarction, serum AST may begin to rise within 6-8 hours after onset, peak within two days and return to normal by the fourth or fifth day post infarction. An increase in serum AST is also found with hepatitis, liver necrosis, cirrhosis, and liver metastasis.
Significant deviations from the normal range may require further evaluation by your physician.
Includes:
Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST/SGOT)
****Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST/SGOT) is included in the Comprehensive Metabolic Profile (CMP), and in the Liver Function Profile.****
Categories:
Blood and blood diseases,
Liver diseases,
Price:
$37
$29
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