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amylase & lipase tests |
tests for the levels of amylase and lipase enzyme in the blood. -increased levels are associated with pancreatitis |
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liver function tests (LFTs) |
test for the presence of enzymes and bilirubin in blood (blood serum/blood has clotted)
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Serum bilirubin |
levels are elevated in patients with liver disease and jaundice |
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direct bilirubin test |
measures conjugated bilirubin/high levels indicate liver disease or biliary obstruction |
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indirect bilirubin test |
measures unconjugated bilirubin -hemolysis may occur in newborns |
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stool culture |
test for microorganisms present in feces feces are placed in growth medium and examined microscopically |
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stool guaiac test (Hemoccult test) |
test to detect occult (hidden) blood in feces -important screening test for colon cancer |
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Guaiac |
a chemical from the wood of trees |
