Individual tests

During serious bacterial infection, the cells in many parts of your body release procalcitonin into your bloodstream. A high procalcitonin level in your blood may indicate a serious infection or sepsis. This test helps diagnose or rule out bacterial infection and/or sepsis, determining how serious the infection may be and helping with treatment decisions and monitoring treatment effectiveness.
Rheumatoid factors are proteins that sometimes mistakenly attack healthy cells and tissues in your body. Not everyone has rheumatoid factors in their blood. If you have high levels of rheumatoid factors, you may have rheumatoid arthritis. This disease can damage your joints and cause pain, swelling, and stiffness. It is a chronic (long-lasting) condition that can affect your organs and cause other symptoms.
Sodium is an electrolyte that your body needs to function. It helps to regulate the nerves and muscles and maintains the right balance of fluids in your body. High sodium levels can lead to high blood pressure and other health problems, while low sodium levels may cause seizures, coma, and even death.
Vitamin B12 is essential in nervous system function and DNA and red blood cell production. Vitamin B12 tests help detect anemia with larger-than-normal red blood cells or problems with the nervous system, such as emotional changes or weakness.
Zinc is an important trace element that people need to stay healthy. Of the trace elements, ZInc is second only to iron in its concentration in the body. It is needed for the body's defensive (immune) system to work properly, for cell division, cell growth, wound healing, and the breakdown of carbohydrates.
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