BASIC BIOICHEMISTRY, Page 10

The orosomucoid test is used to measure the level of this glycoprotein in the blood. Orosomucoid, also known as alpha-1 acid glycoprotein, is a marker of inflammatory processes....

Osteocalcin is a bone-bound protein synthesized by osteoblasts during the bone formation process. Its measurement in blood is used to assess bone metabolism, particularly the...

P1NP (Procollagen Type 1 N-Terminal Propeptide) is a bone formation marker produced during the synthesis of Type I collagen, the primary component of bone mass....

A pancreatic amylase blood test is used to assess pancreatic function.

The Parvovirus IgG, IgM test detects the presence of antibodies against the Parvovirus B19, which causes fifth disease (erythema infectiosum) and other infections.

The phosphorus test is a blood test that measures the level of phosphorus in the blood.

The potassium test is a blood test that measures the level of potassium in the blood.

The prealbumin test is performed to determine its level in the blood.  

This blood test detects antibodies against Proteinase 3 (PR3), an enzyme found in neutrophils.

The rheumatoid factor (RF) test for IgA, IgG, and IgM classes is used to diagnose rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and other autoimmune diseases.

This test measures the level of IgG antibodies against the rubella virus in the blood. The presence of these antibodies indicates past infection or immunity acquired through...

This test detects the presence of IgM antibodies against the rubella virus in the blood. These antibodies appear in the early phase of infection and serve as a marker of acute...