LEUCINE aminopeptidase is a proteolytic enzyme widely distributed in human tissues and body fluids. This report deals with an evaluation of the clinical usefulness of serum assays of this enzyme as ...

A serum immunofixation test measures specific proteins in your blood. It helps to identify certain illnesses that are otherwise hard to detect, such as multiple myeloma, a blood cancer. The test is ...

What is a Serum Osmolality Test? A serum osmolality test looks for a chemical imbalance in your blood. You may also hear it called an osmolality serum test. Serum is the fluid in your veins and ...

IN the course of investigating the rise in serum leucine aminopeptidase activity in pregnancy previously reported by Green et al., 1 we found that the activity in patients with hydatidiform mole was ...

Phosphorus is an important element that’s vital to several of the body’s physiological processes. It helps with bone growth, energy storage, and nerve and muscle production. Many foods — especially ...

The total protein test is a urine or blood test that assesses protein levels in the body. Age, diet, and other factors can affect the results. Atypical levels may be a sign of inflammation, liver ...