Laboratory Tests p.1

Acetylcholine Receptor

To diagnose MG (Myasthenia gravis) & Thymoma

Acid Phosphatase

To diagnose Prostate carcinoma & the effectiveness of treatment

Elevated in:

Prostatitis

Acidic Phosphatase

Multiple Myeloma

Thrombocytosis

Kidney diseases

Related test: PSA

Activated Clotting Time (ACT)

normal range: 70-120 sec

Use: determine the effectiveness of anticoagulant drugs

Elevated:

Heparin administration

Factor deficiency

Liver cirrhosis

Lowered:

Thrombosis

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