General and specific IgE. Diseases and conditions accompanied by changes in total IgE levels mmunoglobulin E (IgE) Immunoglobulin E (IgE) is a class of immunoglobulins found in normal amounts in blood serum and Read More …
Category: Medical Tests π¬
The Medical Tests section provides comprehensive information about a variety of medical tests and examinations used to diagnose diseases and assess health status. It includes detailed explanations of various laboratory, imaging, and functional tests, such as blood tests, urine tests, X-rays, CT scans, as well as cardiac, eye, and ear examinations, among others.
Prolactin
Prolactin About Prolactin Hormone:Prolactin is a hormone secreted by the pituitary gland in the brain. It plays a vital role in milk production during breastfeeding and the development of mammary glands in women. Read More …
Preparation for Semen Analysis
Stool Analysis Preparation
Stool Analysis Preparation General Guidelines for Preparation and Collection: Recommendations for Storing Stool at Home and Delivering it to the Laboratory: Swab for Pinworm Check:Before the examination, obtain a special tube with a Read More …
Calcitonin
Calcitonin Introduction:Calcitonin is a hormone secreted by the thyroid gland cells and is involved in regulating the exchange of calcium and phosphorus in the body. Function of Calcitonin:Calcitonin has an antagonistic function to Read More …
Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone (TSH)
Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone (TSH): Function, Normal Levels, and Diagnostic Significance Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone (TSH) is a vital biologically active substance produced in the pituitary gland that stimulates the thyroid gland’s function. It promotes the synthesis Read More …
Testosterone
About Testosterone Hormone: Testosterone is a steroid hormone belonging to the class of androgens. It is primarily produced in the testes in males and contributes to the timely maturation of the reproductive system Read More …
Luteinizing Hormone (LH)
Luteinizing Hormone (LH) About the Hormone:Luteinizing Hormone (LH) is a vital substance secreted in the pituitary gland and contributes to the secretion of estrogen and progesterone in females and testosterone in males. Measurements Read More …
Progesterone
About Progesterone Hormone: Progesterone is a hormone produced in the ovaries and the adrenal cortex during the menstrual cycle, and during pregnancy, it is produced in the placenta. In the second stage of Read More …
Leptin Hormone
Leptin Hormone About Leptin:Leptin is a hormone produced by fat cells (adipocytes). It directly participates in regulating metabolic processes in the body and also influences the function of some internal endocrine glands. Leptin Read More …