Cystatin C is a relatively small protein that is filtered from the blood by the kidneys and broken down at a constant rate. A cystatin C test may be used to screen for and monitor kidney dysfunction in special cases.
Pericardial fluid analysis is used to help diagnose the cause of inflammation of the pericardium (pericarditis) and/or fluid accumulation around the heart (pericardial effusion).
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.
Adenosine deaminase (ADA) is a protein produced by cells throughout the body and is associated with the activation of lymphocytes, a type of white blood cell that plays a role in the immune response to infections. The adenosine deaminase test may be used to help determine whether a person has a Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection (TB) of the lining of the lungs (pleurae).
