Title : C-reactive protein
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| Short Description : Blood test |
Explanation of Test: This is a non-specific marker of tissue inflammation or injury. CRP is produced in the liver and rapidly released in response to inflammation or tissue destruction. CRP levels are increased during bacterial or viral infections. This test is useful in following progress of rheumatic fever and rheumatic arthritis. It is also valuable in monitoring burn patients, surgical wound healing and kidney transplant care.
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Reference range: adult: 1-10 mg/L
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Title : Calcium
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Short Description : Blood test
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Explanation of Test: The bulk of body calcium is stored in the skeleton and teeth. Half of calcium in blood is ionised and the rest is protein bound. This test is used as a measure of parathyroid function, calcium metabolism and in evaluation of malignancies. Hyperparathyroidism is associated with elevated calcium levels whereas hypoalbuminaemia results in reduced total calcium level in the blood. Deficiency of ionised calcium is associated with tetanus. |
Reference range: adult: 2.1-2.6 mmol/L |
| Title : Carcinoembryonic antigen |
| Short Description : Blood test |
Explanation of Test: This blood test monitors the effectiveness of cancer therapy. CEA is secreted when tumour cells (malignant and benign) appear in the body or in conditions of biliary obstruction, alcoholic hepatitis and chronic heavy smoking. Elevated levels may indicate existence of tumour cells (in colorectal, breast, lung, prostate, pancreatic and ovarian tissues). Levels between 5 and 10 ng/mL should have the test repeated in 1 to 2 months. If levels have increased significantly, then further tests is recommended. |
| Reference range: adult: 0.5-3.5 g/L |
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