Haptoglobin testing is used primarily to help detect and evaluate hemolytic anemia and to distinguish it from anemia due to other causes , however, it cannot be used to diagnose the cause of the hemolysis.

Specimen: 0.2 ml Serum

Reference Values: 30-200 mg/dl

Method: Nephelometry

Loinc: 4542-7

The HAV IgG test detects the IgG antibodies that develop later in the course of the disease. IgG antibodies remain present for many years, usually for life, providing protection against recurrent infection by the same virus. The IgG test is used to detect past HAV infections and may occasionally be used to determine if an individual has developed immunity from a previous infection, in which case a vaccine is not necessary.

Specimen: Serum

Reference Values: >20 IU/L : Reactive
A positive result indicates an existing or past infection or antibodies after Hepatitis A vaccination.

Method: CLIA

Loinc: 5179-7

The HAV IgM antibody test detects the first antibody produced by the body when it is exposed to hepatitis A. This test is used to detect early or recent infections and to diagnose the disease in people with symptoms of acute hepatitis.

Specimen: Serum

Reference Values: Negative

Method: CLIA

Loinc: 13950-1

Glycated hemoglobin is a form of hemoglobin that is measured primarily to identify the average plasma glucose concentration over prolonged periods of time.

Specimen: 0.2 ml EDTA

Reference Values:

Non Diabetic: <6.0 %
Glycemic Controlled Patients with Diabetes: <7.0 %

Method: NGSP

Loinc: 17856-6

Hepatitis B core antibodies (anti-HBc Ab) appear shortly after the onset of symptoms of hepatitis B infection and soon after the appearance of hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg).

Specimen: Serum

Reference Values: Negative

Method: ELISA

Loinc: 40725-4

Hepatitis B core antibodies (anti-HBc Ab) appear shortly after the onset of symptoms of hepatitis B infection and soon after the appearance of hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg).

Specimen: Serum

Reference Values: Negative

Method: ELISA

Loinc: 24113-3

The presence of antibody against hepatitis B viral e antigen is used as an indicator for early HBs antigenemia before the peak of viral replication and early convalescence when HBeAg has declined below detectable levels.

Specimen: 0.2 ml Serum

Reference Values: Negative

Method: CLIA

Loinc: 13953-5

hepatitis B e antigen (HBeAg) an antigen of hepatitis B virus sometimes present in the blood during acute infection, usually disappearing afterward but sometimes persisting in chronic disease. Anti-HBe antibodies appear transiently during convalescence , they do not protect against reinfection.

Specimen: Serum

Reference Values: Negative

Method: CLIA

Loinc: 13954-3

Anti-HBs is a key serological marker for both vaccine-induced immunity and immunity due to infection. Anti-HBs is also used to monitor the convalescence and recovery of HBV infected individuials.

Specimen: Serum

Reference Values:

<5: No exposure IU/L
5-10: Previous Exposure IU/L
>10: Immunity IU/L

Method: CLIA

Loinc: 5193-8

HBsAg is the surface antigen of the hepatitis B virus (HBV). It indicates current hepatitis B infection.

Specimen: Serum

Reference Values: Negative

Method: CLIA

Loinc: 5196-1

Hepatitis B virus DNA (HBV DNA) carries the genetic blueprint of the virus. How many HBV DNA particles or “units” are found in a blood sample indicates how rapidly the virus is reproducing in the liver.

Specimen: Serum

Reference Values:

Method:

Loinc: 23869-1

Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) is a hormone produced by the syncytiotrophoblast, a portion of the placenta following implantation. The presence of hCG is detected in pregnancy tests. Some cancerous tumors produce this hormone , therefore, elevated levels measured when the patient is not pregnant can lead to a cancer diagnosis.

Specimen: Serum

Reference Values:

1.3-2nd Gestation Week: 16-156 mIU/ml
2-3rd Gestation Week: 101-4870 mIU/ml
3-4th Gestation Week: 1110-31500 mIU/ml
4-5th Gestation Week: 2560-82300 mIU/ml
5-6thGestation Week:23100-151000 mIU/ml
6-7thGestation Week:27300-233000 mIU/ml

Males:<5 mIU/ml

Method: CLIA

Loinc: 30243-0

Hepatitis C is an infectious disease affecting primarily the liver, caused by the hepatitis C virus (HCV). The infection is often asymptomatic, but chronic infection can lead to scarring of the liver and ultimately to cirrhosis, which is generally apparent after many years.

Specimen: Serum

Reference Values: Negative
HCV Antibodies may not be detected up to 6 months post exposure. If clinically indicated, repeat testing after an appropriate interval is suggested.

Method: CLIA

Loinc: 13955-0

A recently available assay to quantify serum viral load in hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection has been used to evaluate the effects of anti-viral therapies.

Specimen: Serum

Reference Values: Negative

Method: PCR

Loinc: 11011-4

Helicobacter pylori (commonly just called H. pylori) is a germ (bacterium). It can infect the lining of the stomach and duodenum (the first part of the intestine).

Specimen:Ballon

Reference Values: <4.0 per mill

Method: Radioisotopes

Loinc: 29891-9

Helicobacter pylori (commonly just called H. pylori) is a germ (bacterium). It can infect the lining of the stomach and duodenum (the first part of the intestine).

Specimen: Serum

Reference Values: Negative

Method: Chrom. Immunoassay

Loinc: 5174-8

Helicobacter pylori (commonly just called H. pylori) is a germ (bacterium). It can infect the lining of the stomach and duodenum (the first part of the intestine).

Specimen: Stool

Reference Values: Negative

Method: Chrom. Immunoassay

Loinc: 17780-8

Hemoglobin electrophoresis is a blood test that can detect different types of hemoglobin. The test can detect abnormal levels of HbS, the form associated with sickle-cell disease, as well as other abnormal hemoglobin-related blood disorders, such as hemoglobin C. It can also be used to determine whether there is a deficiency of any normal form of hemoglobin, as in the group of diseases known as thalassemias.

Specimen: EDTA

Method: Electrophoresis

Loinc: 27345-8

Herpes is an infection that is caused by a herpes simplex virus (HSV). Oral herpes causes cold sores around the mouth or face. Genital herpes affects the genitals, buttocks or anal area. HSV1, IgG = Past Infection

Specimen: Serum

Reference Values:

Negative: <0.8
Equivocal: 0.8-1.2
Positive: >1.2

Method: CLIA

Loinc: 14086-3

Herpes is an infection that is caused by a herpes simplex virus (HSV). Oral herpes causes cold sores around the mouth or face. Genital herpes affects the genitals, buttocks or anal area. HSV1, IgM = Acute Infection

Specimen: Serum

Reference Values:

Negative: <0.8
Equivocal: 0.8-1.2
Positive: >1.2

Method: CLIA

Loinc: 7909-5