Title : Cortisol
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| Short Description : Blood test
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Explanation of Test: This is a test of adrenal hormone function. Cortisol affects metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins and lipids. It inhibits the action of insulin and decreased glucose use by cells. Cortisol helps the body respond to stress. Secretion rate is higher in the morning than evening. A night-shift worker has a different pattern due to the change in sleep pattern. Elevated levels may indicate Cushing's syndrome, thyroid disorder or stress. Decreased levels may be found in hyperthyroidism, liver diseases, Addison's disease
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Reference range: adult: 0800hr; 0.22-0.63 2400hr; 0.08-0.28 mol/L
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Title : Creatine kinase
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Short Description : Blood test
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Explanation of Test: CK is found in high concentrations in the heart and skeletal muscles and in lower concentrations in the brain. This test is a particularly useful and reliable indicator of damage in heart (heart attack) and skeletal tissues as it is found in relatively few organs. In fact, CK is useful in diagnosis of muscular dystrophy even before clinical signs appear |
Reference range: male adult; 40-210 female adult;38-164 U/L
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Creatine Kinase-MB (CKMB) Explanation of Test: CK-MB is a type of CK enzyme that originates from the heart. Elevation of CK-MB provides a more definitive diagnosis of myocardial cell damage (heart attack and other types of cardiac trauma) than creatine kinase (CK). Increased levels may indicate myocardial infarction 4 - 6 hours after injury
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| Reference range:adult: 0-6%
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Title : Creatinine |
| Short Description : Blood test. |
| Explanation of Test: Creatinine is a by-product of energy metabolism of the muscle. It is produced in constant rate depending on the muscle mass of the person and is removed from the body by the kidneys. Production of creatinine is constant as long as muscle mass remains the same. This test is essential in the evaluation of renal function. A significant increase in creatinine level is seen when a large proportion of kidney nephrons is destroyed. Decreased levels may indicate pregnancy toxaemia or muscular dystrophy
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| Reference range: adult: 44-141 mol/L
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