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Tacrolimus is an immunosuppressive drug which has been shown to be effective in the treatment of rejection following transplantation. This assay aids in monitoring whole blood tacrolimus concentration during therapy, adjusting dose to optimize immunosuppression while minimizing toxicity, and evaluating patient compliance.

This is an amplification method for detection of Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex nucleic acid in the raw specimens. It aids in rapid diagnosis and treatment of a possible tuberculosis infection. A negative result does not rule out disease. Results should be supported by additional alternate testing.

The nature of possible underlying disease can be ruled out/confirmed through histopathological examination

The nature of possible underlying disease can be ruled out/confirmed through histopathological examination

The nature of possible underlying disease can be ruled out/confirmed through histopathological examination

Helpful in assessing testicular function in males and managing hirsuitsm & virilization in females.

Helpful in assessing testicular function and in managing hirsutism, virilization in females and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).

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This assay is used, as a follow up testing to an abnormal hemoglobin HPLC/ electrophoresis, for elucidating ? thalassemia genotypes. Amplified DNA from the ? thalassemia patient samples are probed for mutations using a line probe assay. Genetic abnormalities specific for ? thalassemia like 3.7 single gene deletion, 2 IVS1 (-5nt) mutation, etc can be detected by using an Amplification refractory mutation system (ARMS) PCR.

This assay is used, as a follow up testing to an abnormal hemoglobin HPLC/ electrophoresis, for elucidating beta thalassemia genotypes. Amplified DNA from the beta thalassemia patient samples are probed for Mutations using a line probe assay.Beta thalassemia specific wild type genes and mutant genes are detected using an Amplification refractory mutation system
(ARMS) PCR.

A screening test for conditions that can interfere with the conversion of fibrinogen to fibrin

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Confirms cause of thrombophilia.

The nature of possible underlying disease can be ruled out/confirmed through histopathological examination

The nature of possible underlying disease can be ruled out/confirmed through histopathological examination

For diagnosis of hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism

For diagnosis of hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism.

Screening test for hypo/ hyperthyroidism

The measurement of TBG can be used to establish the presence of TBG deficiency or excess suggested by abnormal total serum T4 and T3 concentrations in presence of normal free levels of
these hormones. Definitive documentation of a TBG derangement may avoid unnecessary diagnostic procedures and therapy
in individuals with harmless congenital TBG anomalies.

Tissue transglutaminase Antibodies, IgA, is useful in diagnosing gluten-sensitive enteropathies, such as celiac sprue disease, and an associated skin condition, dermatitis herpetiformis.

Tissue transglutaminase Antibodies, IgG, is useful in diagnosing gluten-sensitive enteropathies, such as celiac sprue disease, and an associated skin condition, dermatitis herpetiformis in patients who are IgA deficient.

The nature of possible underlying disease can be ruled out/confirmed through histopathological examination

The nature of possible underlying disease can be ruled out/confirmed through histopathological examination

This panel tests for the common agents causing uterine infection leading to recurrent abortions and transmission from the pregnant woman to the fetus.
This assay panel is useful in the indication of recently acquired congenital infection with toxoplasma, rubella, CMV & herpes viruses.

This panel tests for the common agents causing uterine infection leading to recurrent abortions and transmission from the pregnant woman to the fetus. This assay is useful in the indication of past or recent infection with toxoplasma, rubella, CMV & herpes viruses in individuals > 6 months of age.

Bile acids can serve as a marker for liver function. An increases in serum bile acids are seen in patients with acute hepatitis, chronic hepatitis, liver cirrhosis, and hepatic malignancies.

Serum iron quantification is useful in confirming the diagnosis of iron-deficiency anemia or hemochromatosis. The measurement of total iron binding may facilitate the clinician to distinguish between low serum iron levels caused by iron deficiency and those related to inflammatory/ neoplastic conditions. TIBC
measures the amount of iron that would appear in blood if all the transferrin were saturated with iron. It is an indirect measurement of transferrin concentrations but expressed as an iron measurement. To obtain the percent saturation, the serum iron is divided by the TIBC which gives the actual amount of saturated transferrin. The percent saturation is low in iron deficiency and high in iron storage diseases.

The total serum protein level is the sum of all circulating proteins in the blood. Serum total protein measurements are useful in the diagnosis and treatment of a variety of diseases involving liver, kidney, bone marrow as well as other metabolic and nutritional disorders.

Proteinuria is characteristic of renal disease and concentrations may be increased with diabetes, hypertension, nephrotic syndrome, drug nephrotoxicity etc.

For diagnosis of T3 thyrotoxicosis.

For diagnosis of hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism.

For detection of chronic toxoplasma infection

For detection of acute toxoplasma infection

Toxoplasma gondii is an obligate intracellular protozoan parasite that is capable of infecting a variety of intermediate hosts including humans. This assay is useful for determining whether a patient has had previous exposure to or recent infection with Toxoplasma gondii.

Transferrin concentration reflects the total iron binding capacity (TIBC) and is used as an indicator of iron metabolism.

Treponema pallidum Hemagglutination Assay (TPHA) is a treponemal test for the serologic diagnosis of syphilis, a sexually transmitted infection caused by a spirochetes, Treponema pallidum.
Based on the principle of passive haemagglutination, this test detects anti-treponemal Antibodies (IgG and IgM antibodies) in serum or CSF. TPHA is used as a confirmatory test for the diagnosis of syphylis.

Trichomonas vaginalis is not part of the normal flora of the genital tract and is considered a pathogen when detected. Its identification is important for the diagnosis and treatment of trichomoniasis.

Serum triglyceride analysis is useful in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with diabetes mellitus, nephrosis, liver obstruction, other diseases involving lipid metabolism, and various endocrine disorders. In conjunction with high density lipoprotein and total serum cholesterol, triglyceride determination provides valuable information for the assessment of coronary heart disease risk.

Troponin consists of 3 subunits (C, T, and I). Cardiac Troponin I (cTnI) is the only troponin isotope present in the myocardium and is not expressed during any developmental stage in skeletal muscle. Troponin I is released into the bloodstream within hours of the onset of symptoms of myocardial infarction or ischemic damage. It can be detected at 3 to 6 hours following onset of chest pain with peak concentrations at 12 to 16 hours, and remains elevated for 5 to 9 days. cTnI can be used to unmask elevations of cardiac troponin T (cTnT) due to skeletal muscle disease, in which case it will be normal. Positive troponin result may also be found in,
but not limited to, myocarditis, cardiac surgery, angina, unstable angina, congestive heart failure, and noncardiac-related causes, such as, renal failure and pulmonary embolism.

For differential diagnosis of Chest pain

Troponin T is a myofibrillar protein found in striated musculature. It becomes elevated 2 to 4 hours after the onset of
myocardial necrosis, and can remain elevated for up to 14 days. Patients with low level elevations of troponin T and diagnostic uncertainty for acute coronary syndrome should be evaluated by repeat measurements at 3 and 6 hours. Elevations in troponin
T are also seen in patients with unstable angina. Many other disease states are associated with elevations of troponin T, such as trauma (eg, contusion, ablation, or pacing), congestive heart failure, hypertension, hypotension (often with arrhythmias), pulmonary embolism, renal failure, and myocarditis.

Tryptase concentration are increased in immediate hypersensitivity reaction (anaphylaxis), acute allergen challenge, and mastocytosis

Patients with autoimmune thyroid disease (ATD) can develop autoantibodies to TSH. TSH Antibodies interferes with TSH measurement. This test aids in resolving disparate laboratory and clinical findings.

The nature of possible underlying disease can be ruled out/confirmed through histopathological examination.

For screening and prognosis of typhoid infections.

For screening of typhoid infections.

The Tzanck smear is an important diagnostic tool in the evaluation of vescicular diseases. It is most commonly used to distinguish viral diseases, such as herpes simplex, varicella, and herpes zoster, from non-viral disorders. It is important to note that Tzanck smears from vesicles of vaccinia and smallpox do not demonstrate multinucleated giant cells.