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POTASSIUM

$ 15.00

Clinical Significance Potassium, Serum - Potassium measurements are useful in monitoring electrolyte balance in the diagnosis and treatment of disease conditions characterized by low or high blood potassium levels. Potassium is elevated in adrenal cortical insufficiency, acute renal failure and in some cases of diabetic acidosis. Potassium is decreased in diuretic administration and renal tubular acidosis. Minimum Volume 0.5 mL Collection Instructions Separate from cells as soon as possible after clotting Transport Container Serum Separator Tube (SST®) Transport Temperature Room temperature Specimen Stability Room temperature: 7 days Refrigerated: 7 days Frozen: 28 days Methodology Ion Selective Electrode (ISE) Reference Range(s) ≤1 Week    3.2-5.5 mmol/L 8-27 Days    3.4-6.0 mmol/L 1-5 Months    3.5-5.6 mmol/L 6 Months-1 Year    3.5-6.1 mmol/L 2-19 Years    3.8-5.1 mmol/L ≥20 years    3.5-5.3 mmol/L

POTASSIUM, PLASMA

$ 15.00

POTASSIUM, PLASMA Does this test have other names? Potassium serum, serum potassium, serum electrolytes, Urine potassium test, K+ What is a potassium plasma test? A potassium plasma test measures the amount of potassium in your blood. The test gives information about the levels of potassium. Your provider may order the potassium blood test separately, but it is often part of the electrolytic panel, renal panel, or basic or comprehensive metabolic panel. High or low potassium plasma levels can lead to several diseases and health problems.  What is potassium? Potassium is an electrolyte. It helps maintain the fluid levels in your body and the acid-base balance. It also regulates the functions of nerves and muscles. It transfers nutrients to the cells and removes all the waste from them. Potassium is present in many available foods like bananas, oranges, avocados, spinach, pumpkins, beets, etc. Your body takes and stores the potassium from these foods. The kidneys excrete the excess potassium into the urine. The potassium test can indicate any disturbance in the storage, usage, and excretion processes for potassium in your blood.  What does a potassium plasma test indicate? A potassium blood test detects the quantity of magnesium in your blood. The potassium test diagnoses and monitors the conditions for abnormal potassium levels. These include kidney disease, heart disease, and high blood pressure.  Why do I need a potassium blood test? If you experience symptoms of abnormal potassium levels, your healthcare provider may recommend a potassium plasma test. Following are the signs and symptoms of high potassium level (hyperkalemia)   Heartbeat disorder or Arrhythmia (a condition of disturbance of your heartbeat) Muscle weakness Fatigue Numbness or tingling Nausea Signs and symptoms of low potassium level (hypokalemia) include Muscle cramps  Muscle twitches Changes in the heartbeat Constipation Fatigue Nausea Your provider may ask to repeat the potassium and other electrolyte tests. The additional tests are for those who take medications that may affect their kidneys or electrolyte balance. Your doctor can also use electrolyte tests to monitor the conditions of people who take specific drugs. The potassium plasma test is generally suited for those with severe medical conditions. These include high blood pressure, diabetes, or a family history of kidney problems.  What is the procedure for a potassium blood test? Your provider needs a blood sample from you. A small needle injects into a vein in your arm to collect blood in a test tube. Your provider applies a bandage to your vein. You can return to your home for daily activities. This test generally takes at least 5 minutes.  How do I prepare for the test? You don’t have to prepare for the potassium plasma test. If your provider recommends additional blood tests to observe your conditions, you may need to keep a fast for at least 6–8 hours. You cannot eat or drink before the test. You also have to follow any specific instructions given by your provider.  Some healthcare providers may also ask for a urine sample. You have to collect your urine in a sample container.  What are the risks involved in the test? A blood test does not have a high risk. You may feel a little pain or bruise when the needle injects into a vein in your arm. But these symptoms do not last for a long time.  What does the serum potassium test result mean? The ideal test results may differ slightly among different laboratories. That’s because some laboratories use different measurement methods. The recommended range for potassium in your blood should be between 3.6 and 5.2 millimoles per liter (mmol/L). You can talk with your doctor about your test results.  High potassium levels (hyperkalemia) in your blood can show signs of several diseases. It occurs due to   Kidney disease - Your kidneys eliminate extra potassium from your body, which shows kidney failure or damage. Type 1 diabetes - The value of type 1 diabetes is not under control.  Destruction of red blood cells  Metabolic or respiratory acidosis Blood transfusion Injuries or surgery can lead to a high amount of potassium released in your blood by your cells.  Side effects of a specific medicine, including diuretics (water pills) or antibiotics. Disorder of adrenal glands Intake of a high-potassium diet or potassium supplements can result in various problems for your health. Low levels of potassium in your blood (hypokalemia) can indicate the following signs   Loss of fluid from vomiting, diarrhea, or high sweating. Intake of large amounts of laxatives. Disorders of the adrenal gland, such as aldosteronism and Cushing’s syndrome. Intake of prescription diuretics. Alcohol use disorder (AUD) Kidney disease A low-potassium diet If your results are not in the recommended range, you do not need to worry about them. Test results do not always show a medical disease. Some factors, like specific medications and antibiotics, may affect your test results. Eating large amounts of licorice made from licorice plants can decrease the potassium level in your blood.  You can place an online order for the potassium blood test at UmbrellaMD. To understand the test results, you don’t have to visit physically anywhere. Umbrella Health Care Systems helps you to make an online appointment with a doctor for medicine and treatment. Register here to learn more about laboratory tests, medical imaging, pharmacies, and e-consultation. What factors can affect the results of the potassium blood test? The following are the factors that may affect your potassium test results:   Fist clenching - A temporary increase of potassium level occurs when a person tightens their hand into a fist (a bunch of fingers) during or before the test. Difficulty collecting the blood - Temporary damage may occur when your provider does not find a vein in your arm. That leads to the release of extra potassium from cells into your blood.  Disturbance in blood cells - Inaccurate high or low potassium test results may occur to people in a condition that may affect their white blood cells or platelet counts. It can be a sign of specific medications that disturbs the functions of blood cells and production.   

POTATO (F35) IGE

$ 21.00

Preferred Specimen(s) 0.3 mL serum Transport Container Serum Separator Tube (SST®) Transport Temperature Room temperature Specimen Stability Room temperature: 14 days Refrigerated: 14 days Frozen: 30 days

Pregnancy Test HCG, QL, URINE

$ 50.00

Pregnancy Test HCG, QL, URINE Does this test have other names? HCG test, Human Chorionic Gonadotropin test, Qualitative HCG blood test, Quantitative HCG blood test, Beta-HCG Urine test What is an HCG urine test? A pregnancy test tells the quantity of a hormone in the body called HCG. It develops during pregnancy by the placenta, which is an organ produced in the uterus. HCG hormone is present in the urine and blood during pregnancy. An HCG test helps to know about pregnancy when females have passed ten days after conception. This test may give benefits by identifying complications during pregnancy. What is the use of a pregnancy test? The HCG test aims to find whether you are pregnant. Both urine and blood tests can determine pregnancy. You may need to repeat the test to confirm a pregnancy. A pregnancy test can indicate the levels of HCG that helps to evaluate the age of the fetus (an offspring of a child in the process of prenatal development). A pregnancy test may also use to check or monitor   Ectopic pregnancy is a condition in which a fertilized egg attaches to an abnormal area Pregnancy before any surgery or other medical treatments Down syndrome as it is part of prenatal screening during pregnancy A pregnancy that may lead to a miscarriage Gestational trophoblastic disease (GTD) is a condition for tumors related to pregnancy What are the two different HCG results? When you become pregnant, a hormone called HCG develops in your body in large quantities. There are two types of HCG result, include Qualitative and Quantitative reported by your healthcare provider.   Qualitative – These tests determine a positive or negative result that depends on the quantity of HCG in your sample. It can perform either using a blood or a urine sample. The qualitative HCG test is most often used to find pregnancy.    Quantitative - This HCG test only measures the levels of HCG in your blood. It is a blood test, but a few urine tests may also give a limited quantitative analysis. This test may use to diagnose abnormal pregnancies. When do I need this test? A pregnancy test is a general test your provider recommends if you think you are pregnant. The human chorionic gonadotropin tests provide accurate results if conducted at least one to two weeks when you miss the menstrual period. The HCG test may also perform when you experience these signs and symptoms for an ectopic pregnancy or a miscarriage. Symptoms of an ectopic pregnancy, such as   Unexpected vaginal bleeding Pain in the lower back Pelvic area or lower abdomen pain One side cramp in the pelvis You may experience additional symptoms if an ectopic pregnancy does not discover and receive treatment. You can talk with a doctor if you experience these signs and symptoms during pregnancy. A Beta-HCG Urine test is a routine test before medical treatments like surgeries or chemotherapy that may affect your fetus. Your healthcare provider suggests a pregnancy test whether it is suitable for you. What are the additional tests that may include along with the test? Your healthcare provider may ask you to place an order for these additional tests, such as HCG blood tests Ultrasounds Blood tests to determine the quantity of specific hormone What do the HCG test results mean? A Beta-HCG Urine test results depend on the person’s age, gender, medical history, and other factors. Each lab test result has its reference value, which may slightly differ from the other labs. You can understand your provider about your test results. You can place an online order for this test at UmbrellaMD. The recommended range of test results that shows that you are pregnant lies above 20 mIU/mL (milli-international units per milliliter). A value below 5mIU/mL of HCG shows a negative result that may tell that you are not pregnant. Your healthcare provider may recommend repeating the test for a week to confirm your pregnancy if the results are not in an ideal range. What is the procedure for an HCG urine test? An HCG test is a urine test. Your provider may ask you to collect urine in a sample specimen. You can put your urine in a sample in the morning as you wake up. Home pregnancy tests need the test strip to dip into your urine sample. This test takes at least 5 minutes. How to prepare for the test? An HCG test does not require any special preparation. You can inform your provider about medicines, vitamins, and supplements that you are already using. You may need to follow specific instructions provided to you. Is there any risk to the test? A urine test does not have any risk. What factors may affect the urine pregnancy test? Specific medicines that may affect the test results. These medicines include water pills and fertility medicines. Taking large amounts of fluid may also affect your test results. It leads to more diluted urine when you pee in a sample container. High levels of HCG are generally present when urine collects first in the morning. To make an online appointment with a doctor, you can visit Umbrella Health Care Systems. It is online healthcare that connects a sufferer with a doctor. You don’t need to have a prescription for this lab test. You can register here for more information and details about laboratory tests, medical imaging, and e-consultation  

PRIVET (T210) IGE

$ 21.00

Preferred Specimen(s) 0.3 mL serum Transport Container Serum Separator Tube (SST®) Transport Temperature Room temperature Specimen Stability Room temperature: 14 days Refrigerated: 14 days Frozen: 30 days

PROGESTERONE

$ 30.00

PROGESTERONE   Any other names for a progesterone test?     serum progesterone test; progesterone blood test; PGSN     What is progesterone?     Progesterone is a hormone generated by the ovaries, two egg-containing glands in the female reproductive system that are crucial for pregnancy. The adrenal glands and the ovaries also produce this hormone at lower levels.    What is the purpose of progesterone?    Progesterone is a hormone. The purpose of progesterone is to help women prepare their bodies for pregnancy. It works together with several other female hormones.    What is a progesterone lab test?     A progesterone test determines how much progesterone is present in your blood. Low progesterone levels, which lead to female infertility, can be identified with this test. The test helps determine adrenal gland issues that might be the reason for high progesterone levels in both males and females.     What is the use of the progesterone test?      A progesterone test is used to check;   Cause of infertility in women.   Check how the fertility treatment is performing   Miscarriage   To Identify an ectopic pregnancy, which is a fertilized egg that tries to grow outside of the uterus.   To examine the condition of a high-risk pregnancy.   To Identify ovarian cancer and adrenal gland issues.    What does a progesterone test measure?     This test determines the progesterone level in your blood.   Progesterone prepares your uterus for pregnancy each month. An ovary produces an egg during a regular menstrual cycle, and your progesterone levels start to rise. Progesterone thickens the uterine lining, allowing a fertilized egg to connect (implant) inside the uterus and mature into a baby.    Why do I need this test?   You might need a progesterone test in case; You're having difficulty becoming pregnant. Your doctor can use a progesterone test to determine whether or not your ovaries are ovulating (releasing eggs) on regular basis. You are dealing with abnormal bleeding when not pregnant.  A fertility treatment is going on. You're undergoing progesterone therapy to avoid miscarriage. You are pregnant and have signs of miscarriage. If your doctor wants to check your state, you might have a chance of pregnancy complications or miscarriage. You are showing symptoms of ectopic pregnancy. You are dealing with bleeding or cramps.   Why do doctors ask for this test?    A progesterone test helps the doctor to find out about pregnancy complications. The test is used to identify whether you are at a high risk of miscarriage when pregnant. It enables the doctor to diagnose an ectopic pregnancy, which occurs when fertilized eggs implant outside the womb. The doctor also checks to see if you are ovulating and when. To keep track of high-risk pregnancies by assessing placenta and fetal health, a doctor may ask for this test.   How is this test performed?   Your healthcare professional will take a sample of blood from the vein of your arm. A tiny needle goes in, and a small amount of blood is taken into a test tube.    What happens after this test?   Your healthcare provider will wrap a bandage around the area where the needle went to stop the bleeding.   How long a progesterone test takes?   This test takes less than five minutes.   Is any risk linked to this test?   There is a small risk to this blood test. You might feel a pinch of pain and bruise from the area the needle went.   How should I prepare for this test? No special preparation is required for a progesterone test. In a few cases, you might need to remember the first day of your last menstrual period. Your healthcare professionals will let you know in case you need to stop taking any medicine before the test.    What do the results mean?    The doctor will compare your test results with the Normal reference value. In case the results are outside of the reference range. The doctor will then identify your condition or illness.  Depending on the menstrual cycle's stage: starting point: 0.02 to 1 ng/mL Ovulation's second half: 2–30 ng/mL Progesterone levels during pregnancy: The results can be different from laboratory to laboratory. As a general guide, progesterone levels during pregnancy can range from: During the first trimester, 8 to 48 ng/mL  During the second trimester, 29 to 50 ng/mL  Third-trimester range: 99 to 342    What does a high progesterone level mean?    A high progesterone level is not always a sign of health problems. Progesterone levels rise during pregnancy and are even more in multiple pregnancies (twins, triplets, etc.).  High levels might be a sign of a molar pregnancy, which means tissues have an abnormal growth in the uterus. It is caused by a fertilized egg with major genetic defects that prevent it from developing into a baby. The growth must be removed since it may develop into cancer.  When you're not pregnant, high progesterone levels could be related to,  A cyst on your ovaries  Ovarian cancer  Adrenal gland problems include adrenal gland cancer or an inherited disorder called congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH).  Higher than expected progesterone levels when you are pregnant   may mean you're having two or more babies.  What do low progesterone levels? Progesterone levels increase and decrease throughout the menstrual cycle. Ensure that your levels match the present stage of your menstrual cycle. When not pregnant low progesterone levels related to: abnormal ovulation being menstrually inactive (amenorrhea) When pregnant low progesterone levels related to: Miscarriage Ectopic pregnancy Death of Fetal Toxemia (blood poisoning and high blood pressure) in late pregnancy   You will receive more details about the results of your tests and your condition from your healthcare professional. Book your lab test now visit Umbrella Health Care Systems.   Do I need to know anything else about a progesterone test?   Progesterone is a hormone that both men and women produce. However, because it is mostly made in the ovaries, women tend to have more of it. Progesterone levels vary throughout the pregnancy and menstrual cycle. You may need to test for progesterone several times. Umbrella Health Care Systems. Is an online platform which provides you with medical services like laboratory tests, medical imaging, e-consultation and many more.  

PROLACTIN

$ 40.00

PROLACTIN   Any other names for this test?   Prolactin blood test, PRL test.      What is prolactin?    Prolactin is a hormone generated by the pituitary gland, a tiny gland located at the base of the brain.      What is the purpose of prolactin?    The primary purpose of prolactin is to help women produce milk (lactation) after childbirth. Throughout pregnancy and after delivery, prolactin causes the breasts to expand and produce milk. Pregnant women and new mothers often have high levels of prolactin. Non-pregnant women and males often have low levels.   What is a prolactin test?   A prolactin test defines the amount of prolactin present in your blood. In case your prolactin levels are higher than Normal levels. It means you have a type of tumor of the pituitary gland called a prolactinoma. This tumor causes the gland to release an excessive amount of prolactin.  What is the purpose of a prolactin test?   This test helps in determining prolactinomas in a blood sample. Even though prolactinomas are harmless (noncancerous). However, if left untreated, these tumors might harm the tissues in the surrounding.   An increase in prolactin can cause breast milk production in both men and women who are not pregnant or breastfeeding. In the case of women, an excess amount of prolactin causes menstrual issues and infertility (inability to become pregnant).   It can cause erectile dysfunction and decreased intercourse dysfunction in men (ED). It is often known as impotence, the inability to obtain or maintain an erection.      What does a prolactin test measure?      A prolactin test is done to    Find the cause of irregular menstrual cycles and infertility in women.   Analyze the pituitary gland's activity (along with other hormones)   Identify prolactinomas (tumors of the pituitary gland that produces prolactin)   Track prolactinoma treatment and look for recurrences   Find the source of galactorrhea.   Help identify the reason for erectile dysfunction in men.   Find what causes headaches and vision problems.   Why would a doctor recommend this test? The doctor might order a prolactin test if you experience symptoms of increased prolactin levels. He may also ask for this test if you know how your pituitary glands are functioning.     Why do I need this test?   You might need a prolactin test if you have symptoms that relates to prolactinoma.     Breast milk production if you are not pregnant.   Vision issues   Headaches   The leaking of breast  Other symptoms   These symptoms are different in men and women. In the case of women, these symptoms also vary if you have gone through menopause. It is a condition in the life of a woman where her menstrual period has stopped thus, she cannot become pregnant anymore. This condition often arises when a woman is around fifty years old.      Excess prolactin symptoms in women who did not go through menopause:   Periodic irregularities   Periods that have entirely stopped before the age of 40. It is also known as premature menopause.   Infertility   Breast sensitivity   Menopause might not show any signs until the condition gets worse in women.      Excess prolactin symptom in men:     Nipple discharge   Enlargement of the breasts   Low-quality drive   Erection problems   Reduction in body hair      How do I prepare for this test?   There is no need for any specific preparation for Prolactin tests. Prolactin levels differ during the day and night. They are at their peak when you are sleeping, soon after you wake up, right after doing intense exercise, and when you are under emotional stress.   Your healthcare provider may request that you perform the test at a specific time of day (usually after a few hours).   To be safe, inform your healthcare provider about any medicine you are taking. Some medications can increase the level of prolactin.   Some of these medications are as under,   Birth control pills   Antidepressant medication   High blood pressure medicine    What happens during a prolactin test?   Your healthcare providers will take a blood sample from the vein of your hand. They will insert a tiny needle, and a small amount of blood will be taken and placed in a test tube.      How long does this test take? Prolactin tests are often conducted in under five minutes. Is there any risk attached to the test? There is no harmful risk to this test. Aside from slight pain and bruising around the area where the needle went in.   What happens after a prolactin test is done? Your healthcare provider will wrap a bandage around the area where the needle goes to prevent bleeding.  What does the result mean?  The doctor will discuss your results with you. In case the test results are higher than the usual limit. You have high prolactin levels in your blood.  In case the results are below than Normal limit. You have low prolactin levels. It could mean your pituitary gland is not working properly.  Take an online talk with a healthcare professional for more details.  The Normal ranges for a prolactin test are:  Pregnant women:10 to 209 ng/mL  Nonpregnant women: 2–29 ng/mL  Males: 2–18 ng/mL (nanometers per milliliter)  Ranges may vary from laboratory to laboratory.  What does a high level of prolactin levels mean? In case your result is more than the normal range. It means you have high prolactin levels in your blood. It does not necessarily indicate a problem. Sometimes you have eaten a lot or you were under a lot of stress when you get your blood test.   If your levels are high – up to 1,000 times the maximum limit of what is considered normal – you may develop prolactinoma. This tumor is not cancerous and can be treated with medications. Your doctor might suggest an MRI (Magnetic resonance imaging) in this situation.   What does a low level of prolactin levels mean?  Low levels are a sign of the pituitary gland not functioning fully. Your pituitary gland may not be working at its maximum capacity if your prolactin levels are below the usual range. It is referred to as hypopituitarism. Low prolactin levels do not often require medical attention.  A few medicines that might be the reason for low-level prolactin include:    Ergot alkaloid derivatives  Levodopa  Dopamine (Intropin)  Anything else I should know about this test?   Anxiety from disease, trauma, job, and personal concerns, as well as the fear of having a blood test, can result in mild rises in prolactin levels.    Book your prolactin lab test now. 

PROLACTIN, 2 SPECIMENS

$ 70.00

PROLACTIN, 2 SPECIMENS What are the other names for this test? Prolactin Blood Test, PRL Test, PRL What is a prolactin test? A prolactin test helps to determine the prolactin amount in your blood. Prolactin is a hormone developed by your pituitary gland. The pituitary gland is an organ similar to a pea-sized located at the base of the brain. The pituitary gland produces hormones, which help in many body functions and control the other parts of the endocrine system (a system of organs and glands that develop hormones). Prolactin has the function of developing breast and breast milk in women. High prolactin levels may present in pregnant women or during childbirth. Low prolactin levels in the blood are present in non-pregnant women. What is the purpose of this test? A prolactin test may help your doctor to detect symptoms that lead to high or low prolactin levels. You may need this test if your provider thinks you may have a prolactinoma, a tumor in your pituitary gland. This test also monitors the conditions if a person receives treatment for abnormal prolactin levels. A prolactin test may also be ordered repeatedly after treatment to observe whether there is a chance of a comeback of prolactinoma. When do I need to take this test? You may need a prolactin test if you have the symptoms of abnormal prolactin levels. High prolactin levels may affect the function of the ovaries and testes. Following are the symptoms for women include:   Infertility (loss of ability to become pregnant) Menopausal signs like hot flashes and dryness of the vagina. Discharge of breast milk without being pregnant or having a nursing job. Breast pain Irregular periods For women, these symptoms include:   Low sex drive Increase in the size of the breast Difficulty to erect Unexpected headaches and vision issues may also be seen in men and women. You may need to take a prolactin test if you have experienced prolactinoma and monitor your prolactin levels during the treatment. You can consult a professional healthcare provider to confirm if you have a required prolactin level. What is the procedure for this test? A prolactin test often performs with a blood sample. A healthcare provider may collect blood samples from your finger or vein. The following are the steps for collecting blood samples from your vein after visiting the laboratory.   Sit in front of your provider. Be relaxed and stay in a fixed position. It is difficult for your provider to collect a blood sample if you do the muscle movement. Remove the portion of your cloth from the arm and elastic band tie on your upper arm. A small needle will inject into a vein in your arm. A small amount of blood will collect in a test tube. Blood samples will store in the laboratory for examination of an allergy. You can go home for regular activities. This test usually takes five minutes. How do I need to prepare for this test? A prolactin test does not require special preparation. You can inform your provider about the medicines or supplements you are using that may change the thyroid hormone levels. Your provider will instruct you when to stop or take your medications. You can eat or drink before the test. You may need to fast for several hours if your provider asks for an additional blood test. Consult with your doctor about when to stop taking medication before the test. Are there any risks involved in this test? A prolactin test does not have high risks when you give a blood sample. Veins differ from person to person. Some people or children may have difficulty providing a blood sample compared to others. You may experience low risks when the needle injects into your vein. These risks include   Extreme Bleeding Slight pain Infection Bruising Hematoma (Deposition of blood under the skin) What do the test results indicate? A prolactin test results depend on many factors, such as age, gender, and medical history. The test results may also slightly differ among laboratories. It is because each lab may use different methods for examination. The recommended range for prolactin levels in your blood for pregnant and non-pregnant women are 10 to 209 ng/mL and 2 to 29 ng/mL, respectively. The ideal range for men is about 2 to 18 nanograms per milliliter (ng/mL). Men and women have low prolactin levels in their blood. High prolactin levels may develop due to the following conditions:   Prolactinoma ( A pituitary gland tumor that leads to high prolactin levels) Anorexia (Bad eating habits) Use of specific drugs to cure depression, high blood pressure, and psychosis. Hypothalamus disease. Hypothalamus is part of the brain that regulates the pituitary gland) Irritation or injury in the chest Some other conditions, such as kidney disease, liver disease, and polycystic ovarian syndrome (POS), may also reduce your body functions to eliminate extra prolactin. High prolactin levels are not a concern in pregnant women and in nursing. Low prolactin levels than recommended show a condition of hypopituitarism in which your pituitary gland does not work in a proper way. Low prolactin levels do not require any treatment. You can review your test result by scheduling an e-consultation with a provider. What factors may affect the prolactin test results? If you have high prolactin levels, this does not mean you always have a medical problem. It is possible that your prolactin levels are higher if you have taken your food or stress before the blood test. Some other factors include extreme exercise, breast exams, high-protein meals, and nipple stimulation (the rubbing process of your nipple in a circular motion). Some medications may lead to low prolactin levels, including:   Levodopa (Used for Parkinson's disease) Ergot alkaloid derivatives (Used in extreme headaches) Dopamine (Given to those who are in shock) What additional tests do I need along with this test? Your provider may ask for an MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) to get more detailed information about your brain condition if you have experienced prolactinoma (a pituitary gland tumor). A radiologist will use an MRI scan to capture images inside of your brain. You will have to lie down on the MRI scanner. The scanner will slide into the magnetic tube, which produces a magnetic field around you. An MRI also utilizes radio waves to develop images. Blood tests may also be ordered to see your thyroid and kidney conditions, including Electrolytes Thyroid-stimulating hormone Creatinine Blood urea nitrogen

PROLACTIN, 3 SPECIMENS

$ 90.00

Clinical Significance Prolactin, 3 Specimens - During pregnancy and postpartum lactation, serum prolactin can increase 10 to 20-fold. Exercise, stress, and sleep also cause transient increases in prolactin levels. Consistently elevated serum prolactin levels (greater than 30 ng/mL), in the absence of pregnancy and postpartum lactation, are indicative of hyperprolactinemia. Hypersecretion of prolactin can be caused by pituitary adenomas, hypothalamic disease, breast or chest wall stimulation, renal failure or hypothyroidism. A number of drugs, including many antidepressants, are also common causes of abnormally elevated prolactin levels. Hyperprolactinemia often results in galactorrhea, amenorrhea, and infertility in females, and impotence and hypogonadism in males. Renal failure, hypothyroidism, and prolactin-secreting pituitary adenomas are also common causes of abnormally elevated prolactin levels. Preferred Specimen(s) 1 mL serum per specimen Minimum Volume 0.5 mL per specimen Collection Instructions Note time on tubes Transport Container Serum Separator Tube (SST®) Transport Temperature Room temperature Specimen Stability Room temperature: 5 days Refrigerated: 7 days Frozen: 28 days Patient Preparation Overnight fasting is preferred Methodology Immunoassay (IA) Reference Range(s) Adult Male    2.0-18.0 ng/mL Adult Female        Non-Pregnant    3.0-30.0 ng/mL   Pregnant    10.0-209.0 ng/mL   Postmenopausal    2.0-20.0 ng/mL Stages of Puberty (Tanner Stages)      Female Observed    Male Observed Stage I    3.6-12.0 ng/mL    ≤10.0 ng/mL Stage II-III    2.6-18.0 ng/mL    ≤6.1 ng/mL Stage IV-V    3.2-20.0 ng/mL    2.8-11.0 ng/mL

PROLACTIN, 4 SPECIMENS

$ 100.00

Clinical Significance Prolactin, 4 Specimens - During pregnancy and postpartum lactation, serum prolactin can increase 10 to 20-fold. Exercise, stress, and sleep also cause transient increases in prolactin levels. Consistently elevated serum prolactin levels (greater than 30 ng/mL), in the absence of pregnancy and postpartum lactation, are indicative of hyperprolactinemia. Hypersecretion of prolactin can be caused by pituitary adenomas, hypothalamic disease, breast or chest wall stimulation, renal failure or hypothyroidism. A number of drugs, including many antidepressants, are also common causes of abnormally elevated prolactin levels. Hyperprolactinemia often results in galactorrhea, amenorrhea, and infertility in females, and impotence and hypogonadism in males. Renal failure, hypothyroidism, and prolactin-secreting pituitary adenomas are also common causes of abnormally elevated prolactin levels. Preferred Specimen(s) 1 mL serum per specimen Minimum Volume 0.5 mL per specimen Collection Instructions Note time on tubes Transport Container Serum Separator Tube (SST®) Transport Temperature Room temperature Specimen Stability Room temperature: 5 days Refrigerated: 7 days Frozen: 28 days Patient Preparation Overnight fasting is preferred Methodology Immunoassay (IA) Reference Range(s) Adult Male    2.0-18.0 ng/mL Adult Female       Non-Pregnant    3.0-30.0 ng/mL   Pregnant    10.0-209.0 ng/mL   Postmenopausal    2.0-20.0 ng/mL Stages of Puberty (Tanner Stages)      Female Observed    Male Observed Stage I    3.6-12.0 ng/mL    ≤10.0 ng/mL Stage II-III    2.6-18.0 ng/mL    ≤6.1 ng/mL Stage IV-V    3.2-20.0 ng/mL    2.8-11.0 ng/mL

PROLACTIN, 5 SPECIMENS

$ 100.00

Clinical Significance Prolactin, 5 Specimens - During pregnancy and postpartum lactation, serum prolactin can increase 10 to 20-fold. Exercise, stress, and sleep also cause transient increases in prolactin levels. Consistently elevated serum prolactin levels (greater than 30 ng/mL), in the absence of pregnancy and postpartum lactation, are indicative of hyperprolactinemia. Hypersecretion of prolactin can be caused by pituitary adenomas, hypothalamic disease, breast or chest wall stimulation, renal failure or hypothyroidism. A number of drugs, including many antidepressants, are also common causes of abnormally elevated prolactin levels. Hyperprolactinemia often results in galactorrhea, amenorrhea, and infertility in females, and impotence and hypogonadism in males. Renal failure, hypothyroidism, and prolactin-secreting pituitary adenomas are also common causes of abnormally elevated prolactin levels. Preferred Specimen(s) 1 mL serum per specimen Minimum Volume 0.5 mL per specimen Collection Instructions Note time on tubes Transport Container Serum separator tube (SST®) Transport Temperature Room temperature Specimen Stability Room temperature: 5 days Refrigerated: 7 days Frozen: 28 days Patient Preparation Overnight fasting is preferred Methodology Immunoassay (IA) Reference Range(s) Adult Male    2.0-18.0 ng/mL Adult Female        Non-Pregnant    3.0-30.0 ng/mL   Pregnant    10.0-209.0 ng/mL   Postmenopausal    2.0-20.0 ng/mL Stages of Puberty (Tanner Stages)      Female Observed    Male Observed Stage I    3.6-12.0 ng/mL    ≤10.0 ng/mL Stage II-III    2.6-18.0 ng/mL    ≤6.1 ng/mL Stage IV-V    3.2-20.0 ng/mL    2.8-11.0 ng/mL

PROTEIN, TOTAL AND ALBUMIN

$ 15.00

Total Protein and Albumin What are the other names for this test? Albumin/globulin ratio, Total serum protein, TP albumin/globulin ratio, Total Protein And Albumin/Globulin Ratio test What is the total protein and albumin/globulin ratio test? This test helps to determine the amount of total protein in your blood. The Total Protein and Albumin/Globulin Ratio test gives the ratio of albumin to globulin in your blood, known as the A/G ratio. This test measures the total protein in your body and the albumin/globulin (A/G) ratio to look for kidney and liver problems. If you have abnormal total protein levels or albumin/globulin ratio, it can indicate severe health problems in your body. Protein is the substance to operate different functions in your body. Your liver develops proteins. Albumin and globulins are two major types of proteins. Albumin - This protein stops the blood from coming out of the blood vessels. This protein carries hormones, vitamins, medicines, and other elements in your body. It produces by your liver. Globulins - This protein resists infection and bacteria. This protein helps to flow nutrients throughout your body. Some globulins produce by your liver. Your immune system also develops other globulins.  What is the purpose of this test? A total protein and albumin/globulin ratio test is the way to screen, diagnose, and monitor your health conditions. This test may also conduct with a liver panel or comprehensive metabolic panel (CMP). Albumin and globulin have their roles in the different processes of your body. When do I need to take this test? This test may include a part of a comprehensive metabolic panel (CMP), a general routine test. Your healthcare provider recommends the total protein and albumin/globulin ratio test if you experience liver or kidney disease. The common symptoms include:   Fatigue Nausea and vomiting Deposition of fluid in the belly that leads to pain and swelling. Deposition of fluid in the legs, ankles, or feet. Losing weight without any effort. Skin and eye color turn yellow, a jaundice condition. Itching Loss of appetite Passing urine with blood (a sign of kidney disease) A total protein and albumin/globulin ratio test will help your provider to detect nephrotic syndrome, a kidney disease. This condition may also develop due to diabetes in adults. Nephrotic syndrome is the most common kidney disease that shows a loss of large amounts of protein in your urine. Its symptoms include swelling around your eyes, legs, and arms. Schedule an online test to get reports of your health conditions. What is the procedure for this test? A total protein and albumin/globulin ratio test is a blood test that takes at least 5 minutes.   Your healthcare provider will collect a blood sample from your vein. A needle will inject into a vein in your arm to collect a blood sample into a test tube. Your blood sample will store in the laboratory for examination. A bandage will apply to cover the vein where the needle injects. After performing this test, the daily activities can then resume by a person. How do I get ready for this test? You do not need special preparation for the total protein and albumin/globulin ratio test. You can inform your provider about supplements, vitamins, and medicines you usually take. What are the risks of this test? This test is a blood test. You may feel slight pain when the needle injects into your vein to collect your blood sample. You may also have some bleeding, bruising, or infection. These symptoms disappear after some time. What do the test results indicate?   A total protein and albumin/globulin ratio test can have low or high protein levels. You may also have enough protein levels in your body. The recommended range for total protein is 60 to 80 grams per liter (g/L). A recommended range of albumin is 35 to 52 g/L. This test will also indicate whether you have a high or low albumin-to-globulin (A/G) ratio. Low total protein levels may indicate the presence of these conditions that include:   Kidney disease Malnutrition - A disease in which a person loses the ability to receive vitamins, calories, and minerals for better health). Liver disease Malabsorption syndrome -A condition in which your small intestine cannot absorb nutrients from food. It includes celiac disease and Crohn’s disease). High total protein levels may indicate any of these conditions that include:   Multiple myeloma, which is a form of blood cancer. An infection including HIV or hepatitis. A low A/G ratio may occur due to   Kidney disease Liver disease such as cirrhosis (end stage of the damaged liver) An autoimmune disease, including lupus (a condition in which your immune system fights with its tissues and organs). A high A/G ratio may be a sign of   Leukemia (a cancer disease of blood cells). Specific types of genetic disorders. You can discuss your total protein and albumin/globulin ratio test results through an online meeting with a consultant. What are the factors that may affect the test results? Many factors can decrease your protein level. When you don’t drink enough water, you experience dehydration. It is one of the causes of higher albumin levels. Long-period bed rest may also decrease your albumin levels. What additional tests may I need to take along with this test? Your provider may ask for additional tests by observing your previous abnormal test results and your health conditions. Your provider may recommend conducting an individual blood test for albumin and globulins. The globulin blood test helps to measure four different types of globulins in your blood. Low albumin levels may show symptoms of liver disease, kidney disease, malnutrition, and thyroid disease. High albumin levels occur due to dehydration and diarrhea (loose, watery, and increased bowel movements). Low globulin levels may show symptoms of liver disease and kidney disease. High globulin levels occur due to   Specific types of blood cancer, such as leukemia or multiple myeloma Tuberculosis (a bacterial infection that transfers through sneezes of an infected person). An autoimmune disease, such as lupus Hemolytic anemia (a condition in which red blood cells break faster compared to their production). Visit here to learn about the laboratory tests that you may need.  

PROTEIN, TOTAL AND ALBUMIN, PLASMA

$ 15.00

Preferred Specimen(s) 2 mL plasma collected in a lithium heparin (green-top) tube Alternative Specimen(s) Plasma collected in: Sodium heparin (green-top) tube Minimum Volume 1 mL Collection Instructions Separate plasma from cells promptly Note: For serum Protein, Total and Albumin panel, please see test code 7577 Transport Container Transport tube Transport Temperature Room temperature Specimen Stability Room temperature: 7 days Refrigerated: 30 days Frozen: 6 months Reject Criteria Gross hemolysis • Serum • Any anticoagulant other than lithium or sodium heparin Includes Protein, Albumin, Globulin (calculated), Albumin/Globulin Ratio (calculated) Methodology See individual tests Reference Range(s) See Laboratory Report

PROTEIN, TOTAL, PLASMA

$ 15.00

Protein Total Plasma test What are the other names for this test? Protein plasma test, Protein total test, Plasma protein test What is a protein total plasma Test? A protein total plasma test is a blood test that measures the number of proteins in your blood. Proteins are the significant parts of cells and tissues. Protein is present throughout your body, including muscles, bones, skin, and hair. This test helps to determine the total of two proteins. These include albumin and globulin. Albumin - This protein helps to give amino acids and resist fluids from coming out of blood vessels. It helps in the growth of tissues and for healing. Globulin - This protein is part of your immune system. Some of the globulin develops in your liver. Globulin fights against bacteria and infection. It also helps in blood clotting and other functions of your body. Plasma is the liquid part of your blood. It contains many blood components, such as water, salts, and enzymes throughout your body. The purpose of plasma is to provide nutrients, hormones, and proteins to the organs when needed. It also eliminates waste from your body. High or low albumin and globulin levels may develop if you have medical problems, including kidney disease, liver disease, inflammation, or autoimmune disorder. What is the purpose of this test? A protein total plasma test indicates various diseases by observing the number of proteins in your blood. This test often performs with a comprehensive metabolic panel (CMP). Your provider may understand your overall health with a CMP test. You may also need this test to monitor your health conditions if you already have an infection or medical problems. This test helps to screen for liver, kidney, or blood disease. When do I need this test?’ Your healthcare provider may recommend the protein total plasma test if you see symptoms of high or low total protein levels in your blood. Signs and symptoms of low protein levels include:   Decreased clotting of blood due to an injury. Fatigue Bruising Losing hair Pain in the head Brittle nails Nausea Rashes Symptoms of high protein levels   Bone pain Losing weight Increased thirst Decreased appetite Numbness or sensation in your hands, legs, or feet Increased or repeated infections Your doctor may ask for follow-up blood tests to monitor your protein levels in the blood. You can request an order for this test here if you have symptoms of high or low protein levels. What is the method of this test? You need to give an online order for a protein total plasma test. You can visit the laboratory you have selected. A healthcare professional will ask for a blood sample. The following steps for collecting blood samples include:   You need to remove part of the cloth from one of your arms. A small needle will insert into a vein in your arm. Blood samples will be collected into a test tube. A bandage will apply to cover the area of your vein where the needle injects. Daily activity may resume after the test This test generally takes at least five minutes. How do I get ready for this test? A protein total plasma test does not need specific preparation. You can drink enough water before this test. If your provider asks for additional blood tests to see protein levels, you may need to fast for several hours. Your provider will guide you with special instructions. What are the risks in this test? This test does not carry high risks. You can experience slight pain or discomfort when the needle inserts into a vein in your arm. You can inform your doctor after providing your blood sample if you see these symptoms, such as   Redness Inflammation or Infection Fluid discharge Bleeding (Hematoma) What are the factors that may affect the test results? Total protein levels may increase during pregnancy. Dehydration is another cause that may change your test results. You may need to inform your provider if you use medicines, vitamins, and supplements. Do not avoid the use of medication without the consent of your provider. Some medications, like birth control pills, may affect your test results. What do the protein total plasma test results indicate? The test results depend on age, gender, medical history, and other factors. You should make online contact with a healthcare provider to review protein total plasma test results. The recommended range for protein levels is 6 to 8.3 grams per deciliter (g/dL) or 60 to 83 g/dL. Test results may slightly change among laboratories. It is because each lab may use different techniques or methods for measurements. High total protein plasma levels link with:   Chronic Infections, such as HIV and hepatitis Inflammation Disorder in the bone marrow (a soft tissue that is present in many blood vessels and in between most bones). If you have a low total protein plasma level, it shows:   Kidney or liver disease Malabsorption problem or difficulty absorbing nutrients. Bowel diseases Bleeding Nephrotic syndrome (a condition in which your body loses a large amount of protein in your urine). A protein total plasma test may also check the albumin/globulin (A/G) ratio. The recommended values of A/G lie just above 1, having higher albumin than globulin. An abnormal albumin/globulin ratio may affect your protein levels. Low A/G ratios link with very high amounts of globulin due to an autoimmune disease. High A/G ratios occur due to leukemia (a cancer of white blood cells) or bowel disorders. What additional tests do I need to conduct along with this test? Your provider may ask for additional tests by seeing your previous abnormal test results and your health conditions. This test does not tell the individual levels of these two proteins. Your provider may recommend taking an individual blood test for albumin and globulins. The globulin blood test helps to measure four different types of globulins in your blood.

PROTEIN, TOTAL, SERUM

$ 15.00

Clinical Significance Protein, Total, Serum - Total protein is useful in evaluating patients for nutritional status, liver disease, protein-losing renal and gastrointestinal diseases, and many other medical conditions. Elevated concentrations may be observed in patients with monoclonal gammopathies, autoimmune hepatitis, inflammation, and other medical conditions. Preferred Specimen(s) 1 mL serum Minimum Volume 0.5 mL Transport Container Serum Separator Tube (SST®) Transport Temperature Room temperature Specimen Stability Room temperature: 7 days Refrigerated: 7 days Frozen: 28 days Reject Criteria Gross hemolysis • Plasma Methodology Spectrophotometry (SP) Reference Range(s)      Male (g/dL)    Female (g/dL) <1 Month    4.1-6.3    4.2-6.2 1-5 Months    4.7-6.7    4.4-6.6 6-11 Months    5.5-7.0    5.6-7.9 1-19 Years    6.3-8.2    6.3-8.2 ≥20 Years    6.1-8.1    6.1-8.1

Prothrombin Time with INR

$ 19.00

Prothrombin Time Test and INR (PT/INR) What is a prothrombin time test with an INR? The prothrombin time is a blood test to measure the time for blood clotting. An INR (International Normalized Ratio) is a method of calculation that depends on the PT test results. The PT test uses to diagnose blood disorders or excessive clotting disorders. When you get injured or a cut that leads to bleeding, your body follows a process that makes clots to stop the bleeding. That process contains proteins known as clotting factors or coagulation factors. The liver produces prothrombin, a protein. Prothrombin is one of the elements of clotting factors that makes a connection for building blood clots. If you don’t have each recommended clotting factor and the function of these factors disturbs, then the clothing process does not work in a proper way. The time for blood clotting varies on the number of clotting factors in your blood. You may experience excessive bleeding after an injury if your blood clots in more time. Dangerous clots may deposit in your arteries or veins when blood clotting occurs in less time. The PT test determines whether a medicine that prevents blood clots plays its part in the treatment. High PT levels indicate that your body takes more time than recommended to develop blood clots.  Does this test have other names? PT time, prothrombin time/international normalized ratio. What is the purpose of the PT test? The prothrombin time test indicates and diagnoses the following:   The working of warfarin, which is a blood-thinning medicine. It is used for treatment and helps in blood clotting.  Causes for abnormal blood clots. Reasons for unexpected bleeding. Observe the working function of clotting before the surgery. Liver-related diseases. When do I need the PT with an INR test? Your provider recommends the test to measure the prothrombin levels in your blood when you already take the blood thinner warfarin. Warfarin helps to prevent blood clots, but it leads to several conditions, including deep venous thrombosis or pulmonary embolism.  There are many other reasons that your provider asks you to conduct the prothrombin time test. Some symptoms of bleeding or clotting disorder are Symptoms of bleeding disorder   You experience bruises that mean cuts or bleeding in the nose that doesn’t stop. The PT test determines the cause to your provider for treatment purposes. Unexplained bleeding. The prothrombin test is the first way to indicate potential problems.  Unusual heavy menstrual periods in women Symptoms of clotting disorders, such as   Swelling and pain in the leg Tenderness Difficulty breathing Pain in chest Redness on the legs Increased heartbeat Cough Besides, when you go through surgery, the functions of your blood clotting process are determined with the prothrombin test. You may need additional testing to observe your condition when your healthcare provider identifies that you have other health issues, including liver problems or bleeding disorders.  What happens during the PT/INR test? There are two ways to conduct this test, a blood sample from a vein or a fingertip. Blood sample from a vein Your healthcare provider asks for a blood sample. They inject a small needle into a vein in your arm to collect the blood in a test tube or container. You can return home for daily activities. This test finishes within 5 minutes.  Blood sample from a fingertip: You can place the order for a fingertip test at your home or at a provider’s location. Your provider can recommend the test at home with a PT test kit if you take warfarin to check your blood on a regular basis. Following are the steps for a fingertip test:   A small needle helps to puncture your fingertip. A drop of blood collects into a test strip or other specific container. The test strip places into a device that measures the results.  You will need to understand your test results with your provider if you are conducting the test using an at-home test kit. Your provider will inform you about how to get the test results.  How do I need to prepare for the prothrombin time test? You may ask to stop taking the daily dose of warfarin medicine before testing. You have to follow any specific instructions that your provider will recommend to you.  What are the risks to the PT test? A blood test has a low risk. You may experience a little pain or bruise near the point in your vein where the needle goes in. These symptoms do not stay for a long time.  What is the normal range for the prothrombin time test? The test results may indicate several ranges for PT and INR. The recommended value for clotting is 11 to 13.5 seconds and for INR is 0.8 to 1.1. For people who take warfarin, their INR value lies between 2 to 3.  What does the PT test result mean? The test results depend on the use of warfarin. If you are using warfarin, you will receive your results in INR levels, which is easier to compare results from different labs. The PT test results can be reported as INR levels or the time in seconds for blood clotting if you are not using warfarin.  When you are taking warfarin   Low INR levels indicate that you have a high probability of harmful blood clots. High INR levels show that you are at risk for developing excessive bleeding. If you don’t take warfarin and your PT tests are not under ideal conditions, it can indicate the following possible condition:   A bleeding disorder is a disease in which your body does not clot blood in a proper way, which results in excessive bleeding. Excessive clots deposit in arteries or veins due to a clotting disorder. Liver disease The deficiency of vitamin K helps in blood clotting. What else do I need to know before the PT test? The prothrombin time test often conducts with a partial thromboplastin time (PTT) test. It also observes clotting problems in a person.  You can place an online order for the lab test at UmbrellaMD, even if you don’t have a prescription. You can also make an online appointment with a doctor here to get detailed information about your test results. Umbrella Health Care Systems is the online platform that establishes an online connection between a doctor and a sufferer. 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PSA Prostate Screening TOTAL

$ 40.00

PSA PROSTATE SCREENING TOTAL Other names: Total PSA free PSA, Prostate-specific antigen, Prostate cancer screening test; PSA What is a PSA test? A (Prostate-specific antigen) PSA test is a blood test that shows the quantity of PSA in your blood. PSA test helps in screening prostate cancer. PSA is a protein created by cancerous and non-cancerous tissue in your prostate. The prostate is a walnut-sized gland situated below the bladder. It is present in the reproductive system of males. The prostate develops the fluid part of the semen. PSA is often present in semen, and its small amount also flows into your blood. A low PSA level in the blood is not a serious concern. High PSA levels may show that you are at risk of prostate cancer.  What causes high PSA levels in your blood? Some of the causes that may lead to high PSA levels in your blood, such as Inflamed or enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH) Prostate cancer Other problems with the prostate Using certain medicines The PSA test can show high PSA levels, but it cannot provide information about the medical conditions of your prostate.  What is the use of a PSA test? Prostate cancer is the leading cause of cancer death. You can receive proper and on-time treatment through early detection and diagnosis. The PSA test is one of the tests that a doctor recommends to screen for early symptoms of prostate cancer. But the screening tests cannot indicate that you have prostate cancer. Your healthcare provider may also recommend additional tests to identify the presence of cancer and its causes.  In general, types of prostate cancer take a very long time to grow. They stick to the prostate only and may not affect your health. People can live with prostate cancer without knowing that they have it.  A digital rectum test is another additional screening test that may also conduct. Your doctor may also suggest a prostate biopsy if you experience abnormal results in these tests. Your provider may need to collect a sample of prostate tissue for a complete laboratory examination. The results of the biopsy can show the disease of cancer in your prostate.  What are the limitations of a PSA test? Some of the limitations of the test include   The difference between the abnormal PSA levels from prostate cancer and non-cancerous conditions may not predict with this test.   Misleading results – The accurate result cannot be indicated by the test. High PSA levels cannot always mean that you are experiencing cancer. There is also a chance that you have prostate cancer, but you don't have abnormal results.    Over diagnoses – The detection of prostate cancer does not show any symptoms or results in death by the PSA tests. These free symptoms conditions come into diagnosis for identification of cancer, which cannot affect your health and lead to death.   Cancer treatment – You may get treatment for prostate cancer even if you do not need it. Some hazards that may cause by cancer treatment include incontinence in urine, difficulty controlling bowels, and erectile dysfunction. To find whether a PSA test is suitable, you can talk with your provider about your   Risk for having a type of prostate cancer – If your risk is high, the probable advantages of finding cancer at an early stage outweigh the risks. General health – Treatment for cancer in your prostate if you experience it. Preferences – How do you think regarding the benefits and hazards of screening, diagnosing, and medical treatment? When do I need a PSA test? It all depends if you want a PSA test to screen for cancer. If you and your provider may think about your risk for developing cancer in your prostate that may spread rapidly. The higher risk depends on your   Age – The risk increases after the age of 50. Family history – Your risk can be higher if any of the family members have experience prostate cancer. Race – It is most common in African Americans. They have a higher risk of developing cancer even at a younger age.  Your provider may also recommend a PSA test if:   You have symptoms of the prostate disease include frequent or painful urination, blood in urine or semen, and back or pelvic pain.  You experience prostate cancer. Your healthcare provider may need testing to monitor your conditions and the working process of the treatment.  What happens during the test? A blood sample is a requirement for the test. Your provider collects blood from the vein of your arm. When the needle inserts into your vein, a small quantity of blood collects in the test tube. The test generally takes at least 5 minutes.  How do I need to prepare for the test? Your doctor will recommend avoiding sex or masturbation for 24 hours before the test. That's due to semen excretion can lead to high PSA levels that may affect your test results. Some specific medicines may also change the test results. You can talk about it with the doctor that you are using.  Is there any risk to the test? There is no high risk for a blood test. You may feel a little pain in the position where the needle goes in. Its symptoms do not hold for a long time.   What does the test result mean? There is no particular recommended or abnormal level for PSA in blood. You may experience prostate cancer if you have higher PSA levels. But on the other hand, there is a probability that your results show a high PSA despite having no cancer or prostate cancer with a low PSA.  If you already had performed a PSA test for monitoring cancer or treatment, you can get a complete understanding of high PSA levels with a doctor at UmbrellaMD. You can easily make an online appointment. Your doctor will generally observe different test results to know your condition.  Visit Umbrella Health Care Systems to book the order for the lab test. You can get the solution to all your health problems. Register now to learn more about the services and e-consultations. 

PSA, TOTAL WITH REFLEX TO PSA, FREE

$ 40.00

Clinical Significance PSA, Total with Reflex to PSA, Free - In men over 50 years with Total PSA between 4.0 and 10.0 ng/mL, the percent (%) Free PSA gives an estimate of the probability of cancer. In these circumstances the measurement of the % Free PSA may aid in avoiding unnecessary biopsies. Elevated levels of prostate specific antigen (PSA) have been associated with benign and malignant prostatic disorders. Studies indicate that in men 50 years or older measurement of PSA is a useful addition to the digital rectal exam in the early detection of prostate cancer. In addition, PSA decreases to undetectable levels following complete resection of the tumor and may rise again with recurrent disease or persist with residual disease. Thus, PSA levels may be of assistance in the management of prostate cancer patients. Preferred Specimen(s) 2 mL frozen serum Minimum Volume 0.6 mL Collection Instructions Do not collect specimen after a transrectal biopsy, results may be falsely elevated Transport Container Transport tube Transport Temperature Frozen • Room temperature acceptable if received within 72 hours Specimen Stability Room temperature: 72 hours Refrigerated: 72 hours Frozen: 5 months Includes If Total PSA is between 4.0-10.0 ng/mL, then Free PSA will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 84154). Methodology Immunoassay (IA) Reference Range(s) PSA, Total Male    ≤4.0 ng/mL Female    Not established

PSA, TOTAL WITH REFLEX TO PSA, FREE (REFL)

$ 40.00

Clinical Significance PSA, Total with Reflex to PSA, Free (REFL) - In men over 50 years with Total PSA between 4.0 and 10.0 ng/mL, the percent (%) Free PSA gives an estimate of the probability of cancer. In these circumstances the measurement of the % Free PSA may aid in avoiding unnecessary biopsies. Elevated levels of prostate specific antigen (PSA) have been associated with benign and malignant prostatic disorders. Studies indicate that in men 50 years or older measurement of PSA is a useful addition to the digital rectal exam in the early detection of prostate cancer. In addition, PSA decreases to undetectable levels following complete resection of the tumor and may rise again with recurrent disease or persist with residual disease. Thus, PSA levels may be of assistance in the management of prostate cancer patients. Preferred Specimen(s) 2 mL frozen serum Minimum Volume 0.6 mL Collection Instructions Do not collect specimen after a transrectal biopsy, results may be falsely elevated Transport Container Transport tube Transport Temperature Frozen • Room temperature acceptable if received within 72 hours Specimen Stability Room temperature: 72 hours Refrigerated: 72 hours frozen: 5 months Includes This is a client specific reflex test. Reflex criteria has been pre-defined by the ordering physician. Additional testing will be performed at an additional charge. Methodology Immunoassay (IA) Reference Range(s) Male    Not established Female    ≤4.0 ng/mL

PSA,TOTAL,2.5NG/ML CUTOFF

$ 40.00

PSA Total 2.5 ng/mL cutoff test Are there any names for this test? PSA Test, Prostate Specific Antigen Test, Prostate test What is a PSA Total 2.5 ng/mL cutoff test? A PSA Total 2.5 ng/mL cutoff test determines the total amount of PSA in your blood having an upper cutoff limit. Total PSA has two types. These include complex and free PSA. This test can measure the sum of these two PSA levels but does not define the levels of each PSA. PSA is a protein developed by your cells in the prostate. Free PSA does not combine with protein, but complex PSA does. A prostate is a small gland located around the urethra in males. The prostate produces a fluid that is a part of semen (seminal fluid). Semen is the thick fluid excreted from the men's penis during sexual activity. Most of the PSA developed by your prostate comes into this fluid. Some of the PSA is available in the blood. High PSA levels may indicate prostate cancer. In men, PSA levels increase with age. African American people may have higher PSA levels at a young age. What is the purpose of this test? A PSA total test is a routine test for men aged 55 or 40 if they have prostate cancer. This test monitors and diagnoses prostate cancer in the body. Your healthcare professional may ask to repeat this test within a few weeks if the PSA total level is higher. When you have high total PSA levels, a free PSA test is often conducted. The PSA total test may order if you are a man and not treated for cancer. The PSA total 2.5 ng/mL cutoff test helps to monitor how well treatment is going for prostate cancer if you have been diagnosed with it. Your provider may also order this test for follow-up therapy at daily intervals to see the repetition of cancer. When to conduct the PSA Total test? This test screens and observes prostate cancer in the body. Your provider may recommend the PSA Total 2.5 ng/mL cutoff test after a detailed discussion about the advantages and risks with you. You may have higher risks of developing prostate cancer if you have the following situations.   Age – The risk increases after the age of 50. Family history – Your risk can be higher if any of the family members have experienced prostate cancer. Race – It is most common in African Americans. They have a higher risk of developing cancer even at a younger age. The conditions that when a PSA Total 2.5 ng/mL cutoff test requires are:   Cancer Prostate cancer Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy (Enlargement of the prostate gland). When the age of a person increases, prostate cancer becomes common. Tumors or slow-growing cancer take more time to spread. Infertility in men occurs due to prostate cancer. Slow-growing prostate cancer indicates a low chance of death. These slow-growing cancers do not show symptoms. The prostate screening test requires finding prostate cancer. Your healthcare provider may understand the difference between cancers that spread slowly and cancers that grow fast to the parts of the body. What are the steps involved in the procedure for this test? A PSA Total 2.5 ng/mL cutoff test involves the following procedure:   You need to place an online order for this test. A healthcare professional will ask for a blood sample when you go to the laboratory. A small needle injects into a vein in your arm to collect your blood sample in a test tube. Your blood sample will store in the laboratory for examination. You can go home for daily activities. This test requires at least five minutes to finish. How do I need to prepare for PSA total 2.5 ng/mL cutoff test? Your doctor will recommend avoiding sex or masturbation for 24 hours before the test. That's due to semen excretion can lead to high PSA levels that may affect your test results. Some specific medicines may also change the test results. You can talk about it with the doctor that you are using. What are the risks in the PSA total test? A PSA Total 2.5ng/mL cutoff test is a blood test. This test does not have high risks. Following are some symptoms you may feel when the needle injects into a vein in your arm.   Slight pain or itchy feeling Bleeding Infection Bruising Extreme bleeding (Hematoma) These symptoms do not stay for a long time. What do the test results mean? The PSA total 2.5 ng/mL cutoff test may determine in many ways. There may be slightly different cutoff values among laboratories. The recommended range for Total PSA levels lies below 4.0 ng/mL. It means you do not have the presence of prostate cancer. According to some researchers, the value should be at 2.5 ng/mL to identify more cases of prostate cancer. If men have total PSA levels greater than 10.0 ng/mL, they are at risk of developing prostate cancer. The values between 4.0 to 10.0 ng/mL may indicate prostate inflammation, prostate cancer, or benign prostatic hyperplasia. These diseases and the increase in PSA levels are common in older people. The gray zone is the region in which your value of Total PSA levels lies between 4.0 to 10 ng/mL. Your provider may also need to recommend free PSA within this range. Prostate cancers develop complex PSA compared to free PSA. The prostate cancer cells produce free PSA that does not link to proteins. Therefore, a man in the gray zone has low free PSA levels, but they contain high complex PSA levels, which leads to a higher risk for prostate cancer. You are at low risk for prostate cancer if you have high amounts of free PSA but low levels of complex PSA. In some men, the Total PSA levels may rise if you have other prostate problems, specifically infection. If the initial results for the PSA Total test are higher, you need a follow-up PSA test within a few weeks to observe whether the PSA level is high. A healthcare professional may also suggest a sequence of PSAs with time to see if the level decreases, increases, or stays high. What additional tests do I need along with this test? A PSA Total 2.5 ng/mL cutoff test is not an indicator of cancer. Prostate cancer identifies by the prostate biopsy, in which small samples of prostate tissues examine under a microscope. The total PSA and digital rectum tests allow your provider to know whether you need a prostate biopsy. The tests that may need to order along with this test are:   CEA (carcinoembryonic antigen) Tumor Markers PSA density PSA velocity PSA doubling time It is a suggestion to review the results of the  PSA total 2.5 ng/mL cutoff test with a verified doctor. You can make an online appointment here.  

PTH, INTACT AND CALCIUM

$ 95.00

Clinical Significance PTH, Intact and Calcium - The assay is useful in making the diagnosis of primary hyperparathyroidism, secondary hyperparathyroidism, and a differential diagnosis of hypercalcemia. The assay helps in distinguishing hypercalcemia cause by either primary hyperparathyroidism or malignant disease. Preferred Specimen(s) 1.5 mL plasma collected in EDTA (lavender-top) tube for the PTH, Intact and 1 mL serum for the Calcium Alternative Specimen(s) 2 mL (1 mL minimum) frozen serum for PTH, Intact Minimum Volume 1 mL EDTA plasma for PTH, Intact • 0.5 mL serum for Calcium Transport Container Transport tube Reject Criteria Gross hemolysis • Grossly lipemic • Plasma submitted in sodium heparin (green-top) tube or lithium heparin (green-top) tube Methodology PTH: Immunoassay (IA) • Calcium: Spectrophotometry (SP) Reference Range(s) Calcium Age    Male (mg/dL)    Female (mg/dL) <1 Month    8.4-10.6    8.4-10.6 1-11 Months    8.7-10.5    8.7-10.5 1-3 Years    8.5-10.6    8.5-10.6 4-19 Years    8.9-10.4    8.9-10.4 20-49 Years    8.6-10.3    8.6-10.2 >49 Years    8.6-10.3    8.6-10.4 Parathyroid Hormone, Intact <1 Year     8-70 pg/mL 1-7 Years    14-66 pg/mL 8-18 Years    14-85 pg/mL ≥19 Years    16-77 pg/mL Interpretive Guide      Intact PTH    Calcium Normal Parathyroid    Normal    Normal Hypoparathyroidism    Low or Low Normal    Low Hyperparathyroidism              Primary    Normal or High    High   Secondary    High    Normal or Low   Tertiary    High    High Non-Parathyroid             Hypercalcemia    Low or Low Normal    High Alternative Name(s) Immunoreactive PTH,Sandwich PTH Assay,PTH Whole Molecule,Intact Hormone,Monogram

PUMPKIN (F225) IGE

$ 21.00

Preferred Specimen(s) 0.3 mL serum Transport Container Serum Separator Tube (SST®) Transport Temperature Room temperature Specimen Stability Room temperature: 14 days Refrigerated: 14 days Frozen: 30 days

PUMPKIN SEED (F226) IGE**

$ 21.00

Preferred Specimen(s) 0.3 mL serum Minimum Volume 0.15 mL/allergen Transport Container Serum Separator Tube (SST®) Transport Temperature Room temperature Specimen Stability Room temperature: 14 days Refrigerated: 14 days Frozen: 30 days

QUANTIFERON(R)-TB GOLD PLUS, 1 TUBE

$ 100.00

Clinical Significance QuantiFERON®-TB Gold Plus, 1 Tube - This test is a blood-based interferon-gamma release assay (IGRA) used as an aid in the diagnosis of Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection. It is an immune response-based, indirect test for M tuberculosis infection (including disease) and is intended for use in conjunction with risk assessment, radiography, and other medical and diagnostic evaluations. Additional testing is needed to determine if a person who has tested positive has latent tuberculosis (TB) infection or TB disease. This in vitro diagnostic test uses a peptide cocktail simulating ESAT-6, CFP-10, and TB7.7 proteins to stimulate cells in heparinized whole blood. Detection of interferon-γ (IFN-γ) by ELISA is used to identify in vitro responses to those peptide antigens that are associated with Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection. For the four-tube QFT-Plus testing option, see test code #36971. Guidelines recommend testing for individuals who 1) have been exposed to a person with latent or active TB, including the general population and healthcare workers; 2) are from TB-endemic countries, which include most countries in Latin America, the Caribbean, Africa, Asia, and Eastern Europe, and Russia; 3) work in high-risk settings, such as correctional facilities, long-term care (LTC) facilities, nursing homes, and homeless shelters; or 4) have HIV or have an injection drug substance use disorder [1]. All of these individuals can be tested with either a traditional tuberculin skin test (TST) or an IGRA. However, the American Thoracic Society (ATS), the Infectious Disease Society of America (IDSA), and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) jointly prefer an IGRA test for individuals who have been vaccinated against bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) or are not likely to return for the follow-up portion of the TST (and in both cases are at least 5 years old and likely to have TB infection and are at low or moderate risk of disease progression, or in whom it has been determined that TB testing is necessary [1]. The QuantiFERON-TB Gold test has specificity >99% in low-risk individuals and sensitivity of 92% in individuals with active disease [2]. In contrast to the TST, IGRA testing for TB requires only 1 patient visit (instead of 2). Also, IGRAs are not associated with the booster phenomenon, in which previously infected individuals generate a false-positive on a TST. In addition, prior BCG vaccination does not generate a false-positive result. Note that for children aged 2 and above, either TST or IGRA can be used [3,4] The CDC does not recommend dual testing with both a TST and an IGRA, unless the goal is to confirm a positive result, or when a high-risk individual’s test results are negative and there is clinical suspicion of TB. In this clinical situation, dual testing is used for confirmatory purposes [4]. For more information about TST versus IGRA testing, please visit the QuantiFERON®-TB Gold FAQs page. Note that when using QuantiFERON®-TB Gold Plus, blood samples must be processed within 16 to 48 hours after collection while white blood cells are still viable. Preferred Specimen(s) 6 mL whole blood collected in a no gel lithium heparin (green-top) tube Minimum Volume 6 mL Collection Instructions Collect a minimum of 6 mL of blood by venipuncture into a lithium heparin (green-top) tube. Gently mix by inverting the tube several times to dissolve the heparin. Refrigerate at 2-8° C. Note: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has provided guidance on clinical considerations for tuberculosis (TB) testing such as QuantiFERON®-TB Gold Plus in conjunction with COVID-19 mRNA vaccines. Please refer to the QuantiFERON®-TB Gold Plus FAQ link (https://education.questdiagnostics.com/faq/FAQ204) for more detailed information on the latest CDC guidelines regarding TB testing and COVID-19 vaccines. Transport Container Lithium heparin (green-top) tube Transport Temperature Refrigerated (cold packs) Specimen Stability Room temperature: Unacceptable Refrigerate: 48 hours Frozen: Unacceptable Reject Criteria Sodium heparin (green-top) tubes • Quantiferon®-TB Gold Plus, 4 tube collection kit • Incubated specimens • Gel barrier lithium heparin (green-top) tubes Includes The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has provided guidance on clinical considerations for tuberculosis (TB) testing such as QuantiFERON®-TB Gold Plus in conjunction with COVID-19 mRNA vaccines. Please refer to the QuantiFERON®-TB Gold Plus FAQ link under Test Resources for more detailed information on the latest CDC guidelines regarding TB testing and COVID-19 vaccines. Methodology Immunoassay (IA) Reference Range(s) Negative Alternative Name(s) TB Gold,QFT Gold Plus,QFT TB,QFT Plus,IGRA

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