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Assessing the physiological status of an individual to support diagnosis and tailor treatment plans.

A unit used to measure the amount of light absorbed by a solution, indicating the number of molecules.

Methods that measure biomolecules by generating a color change, based on light absorption.

Glucose is converted to a colored compound (measuring absorption at 540-570nm), this reaction lets scientists know how much glucose there is.

Using a graph created from known samples to find the concentration of unknown samples based on their optical density

A general health check that takes little time, reflecting the overall condition of a person.

A detailed test performed after a screening test, focusing on specific organs or systems.

Various materials like blood (with serum/plasma) and urine, saliva, and sweat, used for analysis in medical tests.

Examples of tests used that help assess kidney function and overall health by detecting imbalances in important chemical elements.

A blood test indicating the efficiency of the kidney function.

Chemicals in the blood that help maintain the body's balance and show how effective the kidneys are, and the general health.

The liquid part of blood that hasn't clotted.

The liquid part of blood after it has clotted.

Blood drawn from a vein, commonly used for analyzing blood cell components like red and white blood cells.

Blood drawn from an artery, used to measure oxygen, carbon dioxide, and pH levels.

Blood drawn from a capillary, used for infants, patients with fragile veins, or burns.

The breakdown product of protein and amino acid metabolism.

Urea is produced in the liver when ammonia combines with CO2.

Urea travels through the blood to the kidneys and is excreted in urine.

An enzyme used in urea measurement to convert urea into ammonium.

An enzyme used in urea measurement to convert ammonium and 2-Oxoglutarate into glutamate.

Urea levels indicate kidney function, with high levels suggesting potential problems or dehydration, while low levels could point to chronic liver disease, starvation, or pregnancy.

An imbalance of electrolytes in the blood, often caused by chronic kidney malfunction, dehydration, or liver failure.

The normal range of values for a specific test, indicating healthy levels. Factors like sex, ethnicity, and socioeconomic status can influence these ranges.

A protein found in heart muscle cells, used to detect heart damage. Abnormal levels indicate possible ischemic cardiac damage.

Subunits of the Troponin complex. Detection of TnI and TnT specifically indicates cardiac muscle damage.

A heart attack, caused by a blockage in the coronary arteries, leading to damage to the heart muscle.

Two antibodies are used to detect cTnI in a blood sample. One antibody is attached to magnetic beads and the other to an enzyme called alkaline phosphatase. Both bind to different parts of the cTnI molecule.

Two electrodes used to measure electrolytes. One electrode allows all ions to pass, while the other allows only specific ions, creating a potential difference that reflects the level of the target ion.