Mean corpuscular hemoglobin (MCH) is a blood test used to measure the average amount of hemoglobin in your red blood cells. Hemoglobin is the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen to tissues ...

A potassium blood test is used to measure the amount of potassium in your blood. It is part of a panel of blood tests called a basic metabolic panel (BMP) that measures different substances in your ...

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Traditionally, blood typing requires forward typing, in which antibodies found in type A and type B blood are added to a blood sample to test for reactivity, followed by reverse typing, in which serum ...

Researchers have developed a new blood test that can detect Alzheimer's disease and monitor its progression by measuring specific tau protein fragments in the blood. The test identifies fragments ...

The plasma proteome is a rich source of potential biomarkers for diseases, such as cancer and neurodegenerative disorders. To assess these proteins, scientists commonly draw whole blood samples into ...

A doctor can usually diagnose shingles during a physical exam. But in rare cases, you may need a test to confirm a shingles diagnosis. PCR tests are the most accurate, but there are also other ...

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A joyous reunion for art lovers at the Frick Collection’s gala offered a private viewing of iconic works from the 14th through the 19th centuries. Out & about A joyous reunion for art lovers at ...

Dezeen Showroom: as part of its Terrae tile collection, Italian brand Casalgrande Padana has released a porcelain stoneware tile rendered in rich, dark amber tones. Inspired by hues found in ...