Sleep apnea is a disorder of disturbed breathing during sleep. Read our guide for details about the types of sleep apnea tests, including at-home tests.
Sputum is a thick mucus produced in the lungs. A sputum culture test checks for infections that can cause pneumonia, tuberculosis, and other lung conditions.
The body usually maintains its acid-base balance, but sometimes things go wrong. Acidosis is when body fluids are too acidic, and alkalosis occurs when body fluids are too alkaline.
Learn about the roles and qualifications of the many skilled professionals who work in clinical laboratories, including technologists, pathologists, and other laboratorians.
Thyroid Antibodies testing can help determine if your immune system and thyroid are functioning properly. It’s often used to diagnose Graves’ disease or Hashimoto’s thyroiditis.
