The IgG test for cytomegalovirus is a serological test that aims to assess whether a person has antibodies against the cytomegalovirus virus (CMV), which are normally formed after an infection with this virus. IgG is considered positive or reactive when the concentration of this antibody in the blood is equal to or greater than 1 […]
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Quantitative beta hCG is a blood test carried out to confirm pregnancy, as it allows the detection of small amounts of the hCG hormone, which is only produced during pregnancy. The result of the blood test indicates that the woman is pregnant when the beta hormone hCG values are greater than 5.0 mlU/ml. It is […]
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Quantitative beta hCG is a blood test carried out to confirm pregnancy, as it allows the detection of small amounts of the hCG hormone, which is only produced during pregnancy. The result of the blood test indicates that the woman is pregnant when the beta hormone hCG values are greater than 5.0 mlU/ml. It is […]
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The rubella IgG test is a serological test carried out with the aim of checking whether the person has immunity against the rubella virus or whether they are infected by this virus. This test is mainly requested during pregnancy, as part of prenatal care, and is normally accompanied by IgM measurement for rubella, as this […]
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The ovulation test is a method of identifying when a woman is in the ovulatory phase of the menstrual cycle, which is when there is a greater chance of pregnancy. For this reason, this test is often used by women who are trying to get pregnant. The ovulation test is simple and easy to do […]
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The HIV test is carried out to detect the presence of the HIV virus in the body and must be carried out at least 30 days after exposure to risk situations, such as unprotected sexual intercourse or contact with blood or secretions of people with the HIV virus. The HIV test is simple and is […]
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The OGTT is an exam that assesses a person’s ability to maintain adequate glucose levels after a glucose overload. Thus, the OGTT test is indicated for diagnosing pre-diabetes and diabetes, especially in people who have risk factors, and is also indicated from the 24th week of pregnancy to investigate gestational diabetes. The TOTG test, also […]
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The urease test is a laboratory test used to identify some types of bacteria by detecting an enzyme, urease, which the bacteria may or may not possess. Urease is the enzyme responsible for the degradation of urea into ammonia and bicarbonate, which increases the pH of the location where it is present. The urease test […]
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Estrone is a type of estrogen, known as E1, produced by the ovaries, adrenal gland and fat cells, exerting its effects on the reproductive, nervous, musculoskeletal and cardiovascular systems. Although estrone is the type of estrogen that is in the least amount in the body, it is one of the ones that has the greatest […]
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Rheumatoid factor is an autoantibody that can be produced in some autoimmune diseases and that reacts against IgG, forming immune complexes that attack and destroy healthy tissues, such as joint cartilage, for example. The rheumatoid factor test is carried out by analyzing a small blood sample, which must be collected and sent for analysis in […]
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