BASIC BIOICHEMISTRY, Page 8

The rheumatoid factor (RF) test for IgA, IgG, and IgM classes is used to diagnose rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and other autoimmune diseases.

Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) is a laboratory test that measures how quickly red blood cells settle at the bottom of a blood tube over the course of one hour....

The sodium test is a blood test that measures the concentration of sodium in the blood.

The T3 test, which measures triiodothyronine levels, is used to evaluate thyroid function. This hormone plays a crucial role in regulating metabolism, energy balance, and the...

The T4 test, or thyroxine test, is used to assess thyroid function. Thyroxine is the primary thyroid hormone that affects metabolism, growth, and development in the body.

The total bilirubin test is a blood test that measures the level of this substance in the blood.

The total protein test is a blood test that measures the overall amount of proteins in the blood, including albumin and globulins.

The TRAK test (anti-TSHR) is a blood test that detects the presence of antibodies targeting the receptors of the TSH hormone.

Transferrin is a protein found in the blood that serves to transport iron throughout the body. Transferrin testing is conducted to assess the iron stores in the body and...

The Transferrin Saturation Test is a laboratory examination that measures how efficiently transferrin, a protein that transports iron in the blood, is saturated with iron.

The Troponin I test measures the level of troponin I in the blood, which is a marker of heart muscle damage.

The urea test is a blood test that measures its level in the blood and helps evaluate kidney function. Elevated levels may indicate impaired kidney function, dehydration, or...