Aldosterone Renin Ratio (standing) Pathologist Comment
This test evaluates the renin-aldosterone axis and assesses the balance between aldosterone and renin levels in the patient’s standing posture. A test is indicated in suspected patients with excessive aldosterone production. A higher ratio indicates primary aldosteronism, or Conn’s syndrome. This test interprets the influence of standing posture on aldosterone surge with expert pathologist comments […]
Adrenocorticotrophic Hormone 90 min (ACTH 90 min)
The ACTH 90-minute test is performed by administering synthetic ACTH and measuring adrenocorticotrophic hormone levels after 90 minutes. The test helps healthcare providers evaluate baseline adrenal gland function and adrenal response to synthetic ACTH stimulation by assessing levels at 90 minutes. It is an important adrenal function test, providing insights about the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis. A suboptimal […]
Adrenocorticotrophic Hormone 60 min (ACTH 60 min)
The ACTH 60-minute test is performed by administering synthetic ACTH and measuring adrenocorticotrophic hormone levels after 60 minutes. The test helps healthcare professionals evaluate baseline adrenal gland function and adrenal response to synthetic ACTH stimulation by assessing levels at the 60th minute. It is an important adrenal function test, providing insights about the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis. […]
Adrenocorticotrophic Hormone 45 min (ACTH 45 min)
The ACTH 45-minute test is performed by administering synthetic ACTH and measuring adrenocorticotrophic hormone levels after 45 minutes. The test helps healthcare providers evaluate baseline adrenal gland function and adrenal response to synthetic ACTH stimulation by assessing levels at 45 minutes. It is an important adrenal function test, providing insights about the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis. A suboptimal […]
Adrenocorticotrophic Hormone 30 min (ACTH 30 min)
The ACTH 30-minute test is performed by administering synthetic ACTH and measuring adrenocorticotrophic hormone levels after 30 minutes. The test helps healthcare professionals evaluate baseline adrenal gland function and adrenal response to synthetic ACTH stimulation at the 30th minute. The test evaluates adrenal function, providing insights into the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis. A rise in ACTH of […]
Adrenocorticotrophic Hormone 15 min (ACTH 15 min)
The ACTH 15-min test is performed by administering synthetic ACTH and measuring adrenocorticotrophic hormone levels after 15 minutes. The test helps healthcare professionals evaluate baseline adrenal gland function and adrenal response to synthetic ACTH stimulation at 15 minutes. The test evaluates adrenal function, providing insights into the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis. A rise in ACTH of 35% […]
Adrenocorticotrophic Hormone 120min (ACTH 120min)
The ACTH 120-min test is performed by administering synthetic ACTH and measuring adrenocorticotrophic hormone levels after 2 hours. The test helps healthcare providers evaluate baseline adrenal gland function and adrenal response to synthetic ACTH stimulation. The test provides insights into the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis. A suboptimal increase in cortisol level indicates adrenal dysfunction, guiding treatment decisions. […]
Alpha 1 Antitrypsin (A-1- AT)
The A-1-AT test assesses blood levels of Alpha-1 antitrypsin, an anti-inflammatory pulmonary protective protein produced in the liver that inhibits neutrophil elastase, preventing excessive enzymatic tissue breakdown in the lungs. A-1 AT deficiency is a genetic mutation leading to obstructive pulmonary diseases such as emphysema and liver problems. Monitoring its level helps healthcare providers slow […]
Thyroid Peroxidase Antibody (A -TPO)
Anti-Thyroid Peroxidase Antibody (A-TPO) is an immunoassay assessing antibodies against thyroid peroxidase, an enzyme located on the thyroid cell surface that facilitates the iodination of thyroglobulin and produces thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3). Antibodies against this enzyme lead to immunological insults to follicular cells, inflammatory damage, and autoimmune thyroid dysfunction. Monitoring its level helps healthcare […]
A- TG (Thyroglobulin Antibody)
Anti-Thyroglobulin Antibody (A-TG) is an immunoassay that detects specific antibodies against thyroglobulin, a protein produced by thyroid cells, stored in thyroid follicles involved in thyroid hormone synthesis, serves as a reservoir for thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3). ATG is elevated in autoimmune thyroid disorders, commonly Hashimoto’s thyroiditis and Graves’ disease. The test helps healthcare professionals […]
