Macroprolactin is a physiologically inactive form of prolactin found in a small proportion of people. It is in fact prolactin bound to IgG. Macroprolactin is important, as some laboratory assays will detect it as prolactin, leading to a falsely elevated prolactin result. This can lead to a misdiagnosis of hyperprolactinaemia in some people, especially those with other symptoms, such as infertility or menstrual problems.

Specimen: Serum

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Method:

Loinc: 51441-4

Magnesium is an important electrolyte needed for proper muscle, nerve, and enzyme function. It also helps the body use energy and is needed to move other electrolytes (potassium and sodium) into and out of cells.

Specimen: Serum

Reference Values:1.6-2.3 mg/dl

Method: Colorimetric

Loinc: 2601-3

Malaria is a mosquito-borne infectious disease of humans and other animals caused by parasitic protozoans (a group of single-celled microorganism) belonging to the genus Plasmodium. Malaria causes symptoms that typically include fever, fatigue, vomiting and headaches. In severe cases it can cause yellow skin, seizures, coma or death. Malaria IgG = Past Infection

Specimen: Serum

Reference Values:

Method:

Loinc: 49743-8

Malaria is a mosquito-borne infectious disease of humans and other animals caused by parasitic protozoans (a group of single-celled microorganism) belonging to the genus Plasmodium. Malaria causes symptoms that typically include fever, fatigue, vomiting and headaches. In severe cases it can cause yellow skin, seizures, coma or death. Malaria IgM = Acute Infection

Specimen: Serum

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Method:

Loinc: 51842-3

Measles is an airborne disease which spreads easily through the coughs and sneezes of those infected. It may also be spread through contact with with a side of fries saliva or nasal secretions. Measles IgG = Past Infection

Specimen: Serum

Reference Values:

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

Method: ELISA

Loinc: 21501-2

Measles is an airborne disease which spreads easily through the coughs and sneezes of those infected. It may also be spread through contact with with a side of fries saliva or nasal secretions Measles IgM = Acute Infection

Specimen: Serum

Reference Values:

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

Method: ELISA

Loinc: 21502-0

Mercury testing is used to detect the presence of an excessive amount of mercury in a person’s blood and/or urine sample. It may be ordered by a health practitioner to determine whether a person has had short-term exposure to a toxic level of mercury (acute exposure) or has been exposed over an extended period of time (chronic exposure). Testing may also be used to monitor those who may be exposed to mercury in the workplace.

Specimen: Urine

Reference Values:

Method: Photometric

Loinc: 6693-6

Metanephrine (metadrenaline) and normetanephrine (normetadrenaline) are physiological breakdown products of the catecholamines adrenaline and noradrenaline, which play an important role as hormones and neurotransmitters.

Specimen: Urine 24hrs

Reference Values: Up to 1622 nmole/24 hrs

Method: HPLC

Loinc: 51993-4

Methadone is a synthetic opioid. It is used medically as an analgesic and a maintenance anti-addictive and reductive preparation for use by patients with opioid dependence.

Specimen:Serum

Reference Values: Negative

Method: ELISA

Loinc: 3772-1

Anti-mitochondrial antibodies (AMA) are autoantibodies, consisting of immunoglobulins formed against mitochondria,primarily the mitochondria in cells of the liver. The presence of AMAs in the blood or serum of a person is indicative of several autoimmune diseases such as primary biliary cirrhosis

Specimen: 0.2 ml Serum

Reference Values: Negative

Method: IFA

Loinc: 17284-1

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a bacterium responsible for several difficult-to-treat infections in humans. It is also called oxacillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (ORSA). MRSA is any strain of Staphylococcus aureus that has developed, through the process of natural selection, resistance to beta-lactam antibiotics, which include the penicillins (methicillin, dicloxacillin, nafcillin, oxacillin, etc.) and the cephalosporins.

Specimen: Groin Swab

Reference Values: Negative

Method:

Loinc: 53572-4

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a bacterium responsible for several difficult-to-treat infections in humans. It is also called oxacillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (ORSA). MRSA is any strain of Staphylococcus aureus that has developed, through the process of natural selection, resistance to beta-lactam antibiotics, which include the penicillins (methicillin, dicloxacillin, nafcillin, oxacillin, etc.) and the cephalosporins.

Specimen: Nasal Swab

Reference Values: Negative

Method:

Loinc: 53572-4

Mumps, also known as epidemic parotitis, is a viral disease caused by the mumps virus. Initial signs and symptoms often include fever, muscle pain, headache and feeling tired. This is then usually followed by painful swelling of one or both parotid glands. Mumps, IgG = Past Infection

Specimen: 0.2 ml Serum

Reference Values:

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

Method:

Loinc: 22417-0