The tilt test, also called tilt test, is an exam used to investigate and evaluate episodes of fainting and falls, which is done by observing heart rate and blood pressure, and symptoms such as weakness and dizziness, during changes in mood. position. The test is generally considered positive when fainting symptoms occur due to low […]
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Activated partial thromboplastin, or APTT, is the test that evaluates blood clotting. This test checks how long it takes for clot formation to occur after exposure of the collected blood to reagents and calcium chloride. This test is mainly indicated to monitor the use of heparin and the presence or absence of clotting factors, being […]
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The Schiller test is a diagnostic test that consists of applying a solution with iodine, Lugol, to the internal region of the vagina and cervix and aims to check the integrity of the cells in this region. When the solution reacts with the cells present in the vagina and cervix and turns brown, the result […]
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Testosterone is a hormone present in men and, in smaller quantities, in women that circulates in the blood bound to proteins, such as albumin or globulin, or free to perform its function in the body. Testosterone dosage may be indicated when a person presents symptoms that may indicate changes in the levels of this hormone […]
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The proteins troponin T and troponin I are released into the blood when there is damage to the heart muscle, such as when a heart attack occurs, for example. This means that having a test to assess the amount of troponins in the blood is a good way to identify whether someone may have a […]
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Urine culture is an exam carried out to identify the presence of bacteria in the urinary system, being useful to confirm urinary infection and identify which microorganism is responsible for the infection, which helps to determine the most appropriate treatment. To perform urine culture, also called urine culture or urine culture, it is recommended that […]
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The 24-hour urine test is an analysis of urine collected over 24 hours to evaluate kidney function, very useful for identifying and monitoring kidney diseases. This test is mainly indicated to measure kidney function or evaluate the amount of proteins or other substances in the urine, such as sodium, calcium, oxalate or uric acid, for […]
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The VDRL exam is a laboratory test that aims to diagnose and monitor the response to treatment for syphilis, which is a sexually transmitted infection caused by the bacteria Treponema pale. Thus, by collecting a blood sample, which is sent to the laboratory for processing, it is possible to identify the presence of circulating antibodies […]
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Thyroid FNAC or Fine Needle Aspiration, is an exam recommended by the endocrinologist to evaluate the cyst or nodule found in the thyroid, being useful to check whether it has benign or malignant characteristics. FNAB, also known as thyroid biopsy, is normally performed during or after thyroid ultrasound, in which the gland as a whole […]
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Myoglobin is a protein responsible for transporting and storing oxygen in the muscles, promoting its release when necessary, as happens during physical activity, for example. Myoglobin is a protein found in striated muscles, including heart muscle. Thus, any situation that compromises the muscles can also cause the release of myoglobin, increasing its concentration in the […]
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