Immunology Tests
- Useful for:
Aiding in monitoring response to therapy for patients with epithelial ovarian cancer. Serial testing for patient CA125 assay values should be used in conjunction with other clinical methods used for monitoring ovarian cancer. It is further intended to be used in conjunction with HE4 testing as an aid in estimating the risk of epithelial ovarian cancer I women presenting with an adnexal mass who will undergo surgical intervention. This test is not useful for cancer detection screening in the normal population.
- Method Name: CMIA
- Other Common Names: Ca25, Cancer Antigen 125, Carbohydrate Antigen 125
- Medicover Laboratories Code Name: 10007
- Fasting or other requirements: None
- Specimen Type: Serum
- Specimen Required Supplies: Serum gel vial (preferred), Red top vial (acceptable)
- Specimen Volume: 0.5 ml
- Specimen retention time: 7 days
- Report Available: Same day/1 day
- Performing Laboratories Location: Central Lab, BOCOC Lab
Aiding in monitoring response to therapy for patients with epithelial ovarian cancer.
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Aiding in the diagnosis and management of pancreatic cancer patients, in conjunction with other clinical methods.
- Method Name: CMIA
- Other Common Names: Carbohydrate Antigen 19-9, GI Cancer Antigen
- Medicover Laboratories Code Name: 10008
- Fasting or other requirements: None
- Specimen Type: Serum
- Specimen Required Supplies: Serum gel vial (preferred), Red top vial (acceptable)
- Specimen Volume: 0.5 ml
- Specimen retention time: 7 days
- Report Available: Same day/1 day
- Performing Laboratories Location: Central Lab, BOCOC Lab
Aiding in the diagnosis and management of pancreatic cancer patients, in conjunction with other clinical methods.
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For the quantitative determination of human B-type natriuretic peptide in human plasma. BNP blood determination aids in the diagnosis of congestive heart failure (CHF).
- Method Name: CMIA
- Other Common Names: Brain Natriuretic Peptide
- Medicover Laboratories Code Name: 705
- Fasting or other requirements: None
- Specimen Type: EDTA plasma
- Specimen Required Supplies: EDTA vial (Lavender top)
- Specimen Volume: 0.5 ml
- Specimen retention time: 24 hours (at 2-8°C)
- Report Available: Same day/1 day
- Performing Laboratories Location: Central Lab
For the quantitative determination of human B-type natriuretic peptide in human plasma.
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The quantitative determination of Vitamin B12 in human serum. Vitamin B12 is necessary for hematopoiesis and normal neuronal function. In humans, it is obtained only from animal proteins. B12 deficiency can cause megaloblastic anemia, nerve damage and degeneration of the spinal cord.
- Method Name: CMIA
- Other Common Names: Cobalamin
- Medicover Laboratories Code Name: 1042
- Fasting or other requirements: None
- Specimen Type: Serum
- Specimen Required Supplies: Serum gel vial (preferred), Red top vial (acceptable)
- Specimen Volume: 0.5 ml
- Specimen retention time: 7 days
- Report Available: Same day/1 day
- Performing Laboratories Location: Central Lab, BOCOC Lab
The quantitative determination of Vitamin B12 in human serum.
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The quantitative determination of the IgG class of thyroglobulin autoantibodies in human serum, aiding in the diagnosis of thyroid autoimmune disorders.
- Method Name: CMIA
- Other Common Names: Thyroglobulin Antibody, Antithyroid Antibodies
- Medicover Laboratories Code Name: 6974
- Fasting or other requirements: None
- Specimen Type: Serum
- Specimen Required Supplies: Serum gel vial (preferred), Red top vial (acceptable)
- Specimen Volume: 0.5 ml
- Specimen retention time: 3 days
- Report Available: Same day/1 day
- Performing Laboratories Location: Central Lab
The quantitative determination of the IgG class of thyroglobulin autoantibodies in human serum, aiding in the diagnosis of thyroid autoimmune disorders.
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The quantitative determination of the IgG class of thyroid peroxidase autoantibodies in human serum, aiding in the diagnosis of thyroid autoimmune disorders.
- Method Name: CMIA
- Other Common Names: Thyroid Peroxidase Antibody, Antithyroid Antibodies
- Medicover Laboratories Code Name: 5011
- Fasting or other requirements: None
- Specimen Type: Serum
- Specimen Required Supplies: Serum gel vial (preferred), Red top vial (acceptable)
- Specimen Volume: 0.5 ml
- Specimen retention time: 3 days
- Report Available: Same day/1 day
- Performing Laboratories Location: Central Lab
The quantitative determination of the IgG class of thyroid peroxidase autoantibodies in human serum, aiding in the diagnosis of thyroid autoimmune disorders.
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The qualitative detection of antibody to hepatitis B core antigen in human serum. In the absence of information about any other HBV markers, it must be considered that any individuak with detectable levels of HBc antibody may be actively infected with HBV or that the infection may have resolved, leaving the person immune.
- Method Name: CMIA
- Other Common Names: HBc Total abs. Hepatitis B core ab
- Medicover Laboratories Code Name: 7003
- Fasting or other requirements: None
- Specimen Type: Serum
- Specimen Required Supplies: Serum gel vial (preferred), Red top vial (acceptable)
- Specimen Volume: 0.5 ml
- Specimen retention time: 7 days
- Report Available: Same day/1 day
- Performing Laboratories Location: Central Lab
The qualitative detection of antibody to hepatitis B core antigen in human serum.
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The quantitative determination of alpha fetoprotein in human serum to aid in monitoring disease progression during the course of disease and treatment of patients with nonseminomatous testicular cancer. This test is not recommended as a screening procedure for cancer detection in the general population.
- Method Name: CMIA
- Other Common Names: a-Fetoprotein
- Medicover Laboratories Code Name: 10004
- Fasting or other requirements: None
- Specimen Type: Serum
- Specimen Required Supplies: Serum gel vial (preferred), Red top vial (acceptable)
- Specimen Volume: 0.5 ml
- Specimen retention time: 7 days
- Report Available: Same day/1 day
- Performing Laboratories Location: Central Lab
The quantitative determination of alpha fetoprotein in human serum to aid in monitoring disease progression during the course of disease and treatment of patients with nonseminomatous testicular cancer.
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The quantitative determination of antibody to hepatitis B surface antigen in human serum. Anti-HBs assay is often used to monitor the success of Hepatitis b vaccination. The presence of anti-HBs has been shown to be important in protection against Hepatitis B infection.
- Method Name: CMIA
- Other Common Names: Hepatitis B surface antibody
- Medicover Laboratories Code Name: 7006
- Fasting or other requirements: None
- Specimen Type: Serum
- Specimen Required Supplies: Serum gel vial (preferred), Red top vial (acceptable)
- Specimen Volume: 0.5 ml
- Specimen retention time: 7 days
- Report Available: Same day/1 day
- Performing Laboratories Location: Central Lab
The quantitative determination of antibody to hepatitis B surface antigen in human serum. Anti-HBs assay is often used to monitor the success of Hepatitis b vaccination.
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The qualitative detection of antibody to Hepatitis C virus in human serum. The assay is intended to be used as an aid in the diagnosis of Hepatitis C infection and as a screening test to prevent transmission of Hepatitis C virus to recipients of blood, blood components, cells, tissues and organs.
- Method Name: CMIA
- Other Common Names: Hepatitis C antibody
- Medicover Laboratories Code Name: 7010
- Fasting or other requirements: None
- Specimen Type: Serum
- Specimen Required Supplies: Serum gel vial (preferred), Red top vial (acceptable)
- Specimen Volume: 0.5 ml
- Specimen retention time: 7 days
- Report Available: Same day/1 day
- Performing Laboratories Location: Central Lab
The qualitative detection of antibody to Hepatitis C virus in human serum. The assay is intended to be used as an aid in the diagnosis of Hepatitis C infection
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The qualitative detection of antibody to Hepatitis B e antigen in human serum is indicated as an aid in the diagnosis and monitoring of hepatitis B viral infection. Additionally HBe antigen/antibody seroconversion is used as an indicator of virological response when treating patients with chronic hepatitis B.
- Method Name: CMIA
- Other Common Names: Hepatitis B e antibody
- Medicover Laboratories Code Name: 7008
- Fasting or other requirements: None
- Specimen Type: Serum
- Specimen Required Supplies: Serum gel vial (preferred), Red top vial (acceptable)
- Specimen Volume: 0.5 ml
- Specimen retention time: 7 days
- Report Available: Same day/1 day
- Performing Laboratories Location: Central Lab
The qualitative detection of antibody to Hepatitis B e antigen in human serum is indicated as an aid in the diagnosis and monitoring of hepatitis B viral infection.
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The qualitative detection of IgM antibody to hepatitis B core antigen in human serum.
- Method Name: CMIA
- Other Common Names: Hepatitis B core IgM ab
- Medicover Laboratories Code Name: 7005
- Fasting or other requirements: None
- Specimen Type: Serum
- Specimen Required Supplies: Serum gel vial (preferred), Red top vial (acceptable)
- Specimen Volume: 0.5 ml
- Specimen retention time: 7 days
- Report Available: Same day/1 day
- Performing Laboratories Location: Central Lab
The qualitative detection of IgM antibody to hepatitis B core antigen in human serum.
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Semi-quantitative measurement of IgG autoantibodies against cyclic citrullinated peptide (CCP) in human serum. Detection of anti-CCP antibodies helps in the diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis (RA).
- Method Name: CMIA
- Other Common Names: Anti Citrullinated Antibody, Anti-CCP (Cyclic Citrullinated Peptide)
- Medicover Laboratories Code Name: 6098
- Fasting or other requirements: None
- Specimen Type: Serum
- Specimen Required Supplies: Serum gel vial (preferred), Red top vial (acceptable)
- Specimen Volume: 0.5 ml
- Specimen retention time: 7 days
- Report Available: Same day/1 day
- Performing Laboratories Location: Central Lab
Semi-quantitative measurement of IgG autoantibodies against cyclic citrullinated peptide (CCP) in human serum. Detection of anti-CCP antibodies helps in the diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis (RA).
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Quantitative measurement of active vitamin B12 (Act-B12) in human serum. It is used to help diagnose and manage vitamin B12 deficiency. Studies suggest that active B12 may be a more accurate indicator of vitamin B12 status than total vitamin B12.
- Method Name: CMIA
- Other Common Names: Holotrancobalamin, HoloHC
- Medicover Laboratories Code Name: 1071
- Fasting or other requirements: None
- Specimen Type: Serum
- Specimen Required Supplies: Serum gel vial (preferred), Red top vial (acceptable)
- Specimen Volume: 0.5 ml
- Specimen retention time: 3 days
- Report Available: Same day/1 day
- Performing Laboratories Location: Central Lab
Quantitative measurement of active vitamin B12 (Act-B12) in human serum. It is used to help diagnose and manage vitamin B12 deficiency.
