Therapeutic drug monitoring is the measurement of drugs levels in the blood at timed intervals to maintain relatively constant levels and avoid toxicity.
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A platelet count is a lab test which measures the amount of platelets you have in your blood. Platelets are tiny particles that form blood clots.
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The complete blood count is an essential test that counts the number, size, and types of cells in your blood. It provides an indication of your overall health.
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A haptoglobin test can help detect and evaluate hemolytic anemia when someone has signs such as weakness, paleness, or jaundice.
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Histone antibodies are proteins produced by the immune system that mistakenly target the body's own tissues. A histone antibody test detects these autoantibodies in the blood to help diagnose drug-induced lupus,
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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.
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Explains how lupus anticoagulant testing is used, such as to help investigate the cause of a blood clot or recurrent miscarriage, when lupus anticoagulant testing is ordered, and what the results of lupus anticoagulant testing might mean
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