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As with most tumour markers there is a high incidence of false positive and false negative results; HCG is most appropriately used in monitoring disease progression or effectiveness of treatment once diagnosis of the tumour has been made and serum concentrations have been shown to be high prior to treatment.
Chemical Pathology
Chemical pathology
CA125 is the most widely used tumour marker for epithelial ovarian cancer.
The Haematinics section of the Haematology laboratory at Cheltenham General Hospital processes Serum Vitamin B12, Folate, Ferritin and Intrinsic Factor antibody assays with the aid of two Beckman-Coulter Access2 Immunoassay analyers.
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Clotted blood. (No special patient preparation needed)
C-reactive protein (CRP) is a non-specific marker of infection and inflammation and is a more sensitive, rapidly responding indicator than ESR or viscosity.
Beta-hydroxybutyrate (BOHB, also known as 3- hydroxybutyrate) is a ketone body produced when glucose cannot be used as a fuel source. It is measured in conjunction with free fatty acids (FFA) and glucose in order to investigate hypoglycaemia or symptoms associated with ketoacidosis. The ratio of FFA to BOHB in hypoglycaemia can help to detect hyperinsulinism or a fatty oxidation defect.
This page gives advice for patients with diabetes who are planning a family.
*Interpretation of LH and FSH results in children should be discussed with a Paediatric Endocrinologist
To learn more about total protein, visit Lab Tests Online or access the Total Protein monograph of the Association for Clinical Biochemistry and Laboratory Medicine.