Appendicitis
Appendicitis is an inflammation of the appendix, a finger-shaped pouch that projects from your colon. It is a common medical emergency that almost always requires surgery to remove the appendix.
Common Symptoms
- Sudden pain that begins around your navel and shifts to your lower right abdomen
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Loss of appetite
- Fever
Clinical Sources
- Appendicitis: Signs & Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis & TreatmentCleveland Clinic
Diagnostic Lab Tests
Tests commonly used to diagnose or monitor Appendicitis:
Interleukin 6
Interleukin 6 (IL-6) is a versatile pro-inflammatory cytokine produced by various cells, i...
Epithelial Cells
This component of a urinalysis identifies cells shedding from the urinary tract. Squamous ...
Urine Specific Gravity
Urine Specific Gravity (USG) measures the concentration of particles in the urine compared...
Crystals
The identification of crystals in urine (crystalluria) is a crucial component of a microsc...
Crystals
The identification of crystals in urine (crystalluria) is a key component of a routine uri...
C-Reactive Protein (CRP)
CRP is an acute-phase reactant protein synthesized by the liver in response to interleukin...
Urine Clarity
Clarity (or turbidity) is a physical characteristic assessed during a routine urinalysis. ...
Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate
The Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) is a common hematology test that measures how qui...
Rheumatoid Factor (RA Factor)
Rheumatoid Factor (RF) is an autoantibody, specifically an immunoglobulin (usually IgM) th...
Urine pH
Urine pH measures the acidity or alkalinity of a urine sample. It is a critical component ...
Urine For Sugar
The 'Urine for Sugar' test, commonly referred to as a glucose urine test, measures the amo...
Arthritis Basic Screen
The Arthritis Basic Screen is a multi-parameter diagnostic tool designed to detect systemi...
Complete Urine Examination
The Complete Urine Examination (CUE), also known as Urinalysis, is a fundamental diagnosti...
C-Reactive Protein (CRP)
C-Reactive Protein (CRP) is an acute-phase reactant synthesized by the liver in response t...
Urine For Occult Blood
The Urine Occult Blood test (often part of a dipstick urinalysis) is designed to detect th...
Urobilinogen - Urine
Urobilinogen is a colorless byproduct of bilirubin reduction. It is formed in the intestin...
Appearance
The visual assessment of urine clarity is a fundamental part of a urinalysis. Normal urine...
Leukocyte Esterase
Leukocyte Esterase is an enzyme produced by white blood cells (neutrophils). Its presence ...
COVID Panel Bio Chemistry
The COVID Biochemistry Panel is a cluster of laboratory tests used to monitor the physiolo...
Squamous Epithelial Cells (Urine)
Squamous epithelial cells are large, flat cells that line the outermost part of the urethr...
Urine Routine
A routine urinalysis (Urine Routine) is a fundamental diagnostic tool used to assess the c...
Bilirubin (Urine)
Under normal physiological conditions, bilirubin (specifically conjugated bilirubin) is no...
C-Reactive Protein (CRP)
C-Reactive Protein (CRP) is an acute-phase reactant protein produced by the liver. Its lev...
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