Alpha-Tocopherol - Vitamin E (Serum) During Pregnancy
Vitamin E is a fat-soluble antioxidant found in any foods. The vitamin is also found in multivitamins and standalone vitamin E supplements. Patients who are deficient in vitamin E may suffer from edema...
View ArticleUric Acid (Serum) During Pregnancy
Patients with high levels of uric acid may experience joint pain, which is also a symptom of gout. Doctors may order a uric acid blood test to verify a gout diagnosis. If uric acid levels are higher...
View Article17-Hydroxyprogesterone (Serum) During Pregnancy
The blood test for 17-hydroxyprogesterone (17-OHP) is often used as a screening or monitoring tool for patients with congenital adrenal hyperplasia. In some cases the blood test is ordered as part of a...
View Article24-Hour Protein Excretion (Urine) During Pregnancy
Protein excretion is the amount of protein excreted or passed out of the body in urine. Some excretion is normal, but excessive excretion can be a sign of heart failure, glomerular disorders, HIV,...
View Article3-Hour Glucose Tolerance Test GTT During Pregnancy
The 3-hour glucose tolerance test GTT is used during pregnancy to rule out or diagnose gestational diabetes. Typically, the 1-hour glucose tolerance test is given first with the 3-hour glucose...
View Article2-Hour Glucose Tolerance Test (Plasma) During Pregnancy
In some cases, the 2-hour glucose tolerance test may be used in place of the 1-hour glucose tolerance test for pregnant women. Women visit the lab after fasting the night before and give a sample of...
View Article1-Hour Glucose Challenge Test or GCT (Plasma, Serum) During Pregnancy
The 1-hour glucose challenge test measures the effect of a glucose solution on blood glucose levels. Patients are brought into the lab where one blood sample is taken 1-hour after a glucose solution is...
View ArticleWhite Blood Cell Count (WBC) During Pregnancy
White blood cell counts are a good indicator of immune system function. Elevated white blood cell count is an indication of bacterial or viral infection, though bacterial is more common. read more
View ArticleZinc (Serum) During Pregnancy
Zinc is a mineral commonly consumed via poultry or red meat. Zinc is an essential mineral, which means the body needs a minimum intake and absorption of zinc for optimal health.read more
View ArticleCobalamin - Vitamin B12 (Serum) During Pregnancy
Cobalamin is vitamin B12. A vitamin B12 blood test is often used to diagnose certain types of anemia, malnutrition and vitamin malabsorption conditions. read more
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