BASIC BIOICHEMISTRY, Page 7

Ferritin is a protein that acts as an iron storage reservoir in the body. Measuring ferritin levels in the blood provides information about iron stores and can help diagnose...

Free testosterone testing from blood is used to determine the level of biologically active testosterone that is not bound to proteins in the blood.

Fructosamine test is used to assess short-term glycemic control, usually over the past 1–3 weeks.  

The GGT (gamma-glutamyl transferase) test is a blood test that measures the level of this enzyme in the blood. Elevated GGT levels may indicate liver damage or problems with the...

The glucose test is a blood test that measures the level of sugar (glucose) in the blood.

The glutamate dehydrogenase (GMD) test is used to assess liver function and diagnose liver damage.  

The haptoglobin test is used to measure the level of this protein in the blood.  

The HBeAg test detects the presence of the hepatitis B antigen (HBeAg) in the blood.

The hepatic profile WB (Western blot) test is used to diagnose liver diseases.

The HHV-6 IgG test measures the level of IgG antibodies against human herpesvirus type 6 (HHV-6) in the blood.

The Chlamydia pneumoniae IgA, IgG, IgM test detects the presence of antibodies against the bacterium Chlamydia pneumoniae, which causes respiratory infections such as...

The Chlamydia psittaci IgA, IgG MBA test detects the presence of antibodies against the bacterium Chlamydia psittaci, which causes psittacosis, also known as parrot fever.