C. trachomatis infections are the leading cause of sexually transmitted diseases in the United States. C. trachomatis is known to cause cervicitis, pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), epididymitis and proctitis. It is…… More
Creatinine is the endproduct of creatine metabolism. Creatine is present primarily in muscle and the amount of creatinine produced is related to total skeletal muscle mass. Daily creatinine production is fairly constant……More
The clinical significance of an isolate varies with the identification, source, and clinical symptoms manifested….More
- Culture, Genital
The significance of any isolate(s), in pure or mixed culture, must be assessed with respect to the source cultured, the organism’s pathogenic potential, the possibility of colonization versus infection, and the number ……More
The significance of any isolate in pure or mixed culture must be assessed with respect to the source cultured, the organism’s pathogenic potential, the possibility of colonization versus infection, and the number of ……More
Microalbumin, Random Urine with Creatinine CPT Code(s) 82043, 82570 Methodology Turbidimetric Reference Range(s) Microalbumin, Random Urine Not established Creatinine, Random Urine 6 Months 2-32 mg/dL ……More
Screening test for abnormalities of coagulation factors that are involved in the extrinsic pathway. Also used to monitor effects of Warfarin therapy and to study patients with hereditary and acquired clotting disorders….More
The hormone Parathyroid Hormone (PTH) acts to increase serum calcium and 1-, 25- dihydroxyvitamin D concentrations, while decreasing phosphorus. Cross-reactivity with fragment 7-84 may occur in patients with renal ……More
The assay is useful in making the diagnosis of primary hyperparathyroidism, secondary hyperparathyroidism, and a differential diagnosis of hypercalcemia. The assay helps in distinguishing hypercalcemia cause by either ……More
A positive result from the antigen assay or isolation of Group A streptococci by culture from a symptomatic patient is usually considered clinically significant….More
This panel for men utilizes TEM-PCR to detect molecular targets that identify: Chlamydia trachomatis, Mycoplasma genitalium, Mycoplasma hominis, Neisseria gonorrhoeae…More
Dipstick urinalysis is important in accessing the chemical constituents in the urine and the relationship to various disease states. Microscopic examination helps to detect the presence of abnormal urine cells and ……More
Dipstick urinalysis measures chemical constituents of urine. Microscopic examination helps to detect the presence of cells, bacteria, yeast and other formed elements….More
This culture is designed to quantitate the growth of significant bacteria when collected by the Clean Catch Guidelines or from indwelling catheters. Quantitative culturing of urine is an established tool to ……More[/cws_button]