Potassium is an electrolyte, a type of mineral that is essential to your health. Find out about the types of potassium tests and when and how they are used.
What is a renal function panel? The renal panel is a blood test that helps assess kidney health. Learn more about the components of a renal panel and how the test is taken and interpreted.
The basic metabolic panel (BMP) includes eight separate measurements taken from one blood sample and is used to evaluate kidney function and metabolism.
Describes how the test for cyclosporine is used to determine the concentration of cyclosporine in your blood in order to establish a dosing regimen, maintain therapeutic levels, and detect toxic levels
Digoxin is a drug used to treat heart failure and abnormal heart rhythms. Digoxin levels must be monitored because the drug has a narrow safety range. Digoxin dosage may be adjusted based on levels measured.
