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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).
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Lyme Disease Antibody (IgG) Immunoblot
More InfoThis test is used to confirm a detected screening result for Lyme disease antibody.
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Lyme disease Antibody with REFLEX TO BLOT
More InfoLyme disease is caused by the bacterium borrelia burgdorferi and is transmitted to humans through the bite of infected black-legged ticks. Immunoblot testing will confirm a detected screening result.
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Magnesium
More InfoMagnesium levels are increased in chronic or acute renal failure and in Addison’s Disease. Decreases are observed in acute pancreatitis, alcoholic cirrhosis, and chronic nephritis.
*Overnight fasting may be required; please check with your healthcare practitioner and follow instructions prior to the test.
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Magnesium RBC
More InfoMagnesium RBC measurement aids in the evaluation of magnesium nutritional status.
*Avoid taking mineral herbal supplements or vitamins for at least one week prior to specimen collection. No fasting is required prior to this test.
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Magnesium, 24 Hr, Urine
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