The IgG test for toxoplasmosis is a serological test carried out to check whether the person has antibodies against the parasite responsible for Toxoplasmosis, the Toxoplasma gondii (T. gondii), being indicative of past or recent infection. This test is normally requested together with the IgM measurement, as this way it is possible to know if […]
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A positive nitrite result indicates that bacteria capable of converting nitrate into nitrite were identified in the urine, indicating a urinary infection. The nitrite test is part of the type 1 urine test, and it is important that the second stream of the first morning urine is collected so that the result is as accurate […]
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Lactate is a product of glucose metabolism, that is, it is the result of the process of transforming glucose into energy for cells when there is not enough oxygen, a process called anaerobic glycolysis. However, even in aerobic conditions, where there is oxygen, lactate is produced, but in smaller quantities. Lactate measurement is most often […]
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The serum iron test aims to check the concentration of iron in a person’s blood, making it possible to identify whether there is a deficiency or overload of this mineral, which may indicate nutritional deficiencies, anemia or liver problems, for example, depending on the amount of iron in the blood. blood. Serum iron measurement is […]
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The cholinesterase test is a laboratory test requested with the aim of checking the person’s degree of exposure to toxic products, such as pesticides, insecticides, herbicides or fertilizers, for example, and is therefore more suitable for farmers, as they are in constant contact with agricultural products. Cholinesterase is an enzyme present in the body responsible […]
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Calprotectin is a protein released by neutrophils, which are a type of white blood cells, which travel to the gastrointestinal tract when there is inflammation, releasing this protein, which is found in high concentrations in feces. The calprotectin test, also known as fecal calprotectin, is normally requested with the aim of diagnosing inflammatory bowel diseases […]
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ACTH is a hormone produced by the pituitary gland and its function is to stimulate the production of steroid hormones by the adrenal and pituitary glands, such as cortisol, aldosterone and androgens. Thus, the ACTH test, also known as adrenocorticotropic hormone or corticotropin, is indicated to investigate changes related to the pituitary and adrenal glands, […]
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