BASIC BIOICHEMISTRY, Page 8

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

The cholinesterase test measures the level of the enzyme cholinesterase in the blood. This enzyme is important for breaking down certain substances, especially neurotoxins, and...

The blood level of chromium provides information about the amount of this trace element in the body. The test is mainly used when a deficiency or excess of chromium is...

The IBD screen is used to differentiate inflammatory bowel diseases (such as Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis) from functional disorders like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).

The IgG1–IgG4 test measures the levels of four IgG antibody subclasses in the blood.

The immunofixation test is a laboratory method focused on identifying specific types of antibodies (immunoglobulins) in blood or urine.

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

The lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) test measures the level of the LDH enzyme in the blood, which plays a role in cellular energy metabolism.  

The lipase test is a blood test that measures the level of lipase, an enzyme produced by the pancreas.

The Lp(a) test measures the level of lipoprotein(a) in the blood, which is a specific type of lipoprotein similar to LDL cholesterol.

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

This blood test detects antibodies against myeloperoxidase (MPO), an enzyme found in neutrophils.