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Jo-1 Antibody (Abs)
More InfoThis test is useful for evaluating patients with suspected scleroderma, dermatomyositis, or polymyositis.
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Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDH)
More InfoLactate dehydrogenase is present in several body tissues. Elevated levels of LDH are observed in a variety of disease states.
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LDL Cholesterol, measured
More InfoAn increase in LDL cholesterol can produce an associated increased risk for CAD (coronary artery disease).
*Typically requires a 9 to 12-hour fast, but your healthcare practitioner may decide that you may be tested without fasting. In particular, youths (ages 2 to 24) without risk factors may have testing done without fasting. Follow any instructions you are given by your healthcare practitioner.
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Leptin
More InfoLeptin is a hormone predominantly made by adipose cells that helps to regulate energy balance by inhibiting hunger.
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LH (Luteinizing Hormone)
More InfoThis test is used mainly to evaluate normalcy of the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis. LH measurement is used also in the diagnosis and treatment of infertility in women. Decreased LH levels are associated with primary ovarian hyperfunction in females and primary hypergonadism in males.
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Lipase
More InfoUseful in diagnosing diseases of the pancreas such as acute pancreatitis and obstruction of the pancreatic duct.
*Your healthcare practitioner might instruct you to stop eating or drinking everything but water for 8 to 12 hours before the test. Alert your healthcare practitioner to all medicines, vitamins, supplements, and herbs that you are taking.
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Lipid Panel
More InfoA lipid panel is a blood test that measures lipids; fats and fatty substances used as a source of energy by your body.Components:Total Cholesterol
Triglycerides
HDL Chol.
LDL Chol.
T.Chol/HDL ratio*Typically fasting for 9-12 hours (drinking water only) before having your blood drawn is required. Please check with your healthcare practitioner and follow instructions. -
Lipoprotein (a)
More InfoLipoprotein (a) is used in conjunction with other risk factors to assess the patient’s risk for vascular and coronary heart disease.
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Lithium
More InfoPeak serum levels occur 2 – 4 hours after an oral dose. Lithium carbonate is used in the treatment of patients with manic-depressive affective disorder. Generally, lithium blood levels are measured 12 hours after the last dose (also known as a “trough” level).