Pneumonia
Pneumonia is an infection that inflames the air sacs in one or both lungs, which may fill with fluid or pus. It can range from mild to life-threatening, affecting people of all ages.
Common Symptoms
- Cough with phlegm or pus
- Fever
- Chills
- Shortness of breath
- Chest pain
Clinical Sources
- Pneumonia: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis & TreatmentCleveland Clinic
Diagnostic Lab Tests
Tests commonly used to diagnose or monitor Pneumonia:
Interleukin 6
Interleukin 6 (IL-6) is a versatile pro-inflammatory cytokine produced by various cells, i...
Urine Bicarbonate
Urine Bicarbonate (HCO3-) testing measures the amount of bicarbonate excreted in the urine...
DNA TB PCR
The DNA TB PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) test is a rapid molecular diagnostic tool used ...
Partial Pressure of Oxygen (pO2)
The pO2 measures the pressure exerted by dissolved oxygen in the arterial blood. It is a d...
Procalcitonin
Procalcitonin (PCT) is a peptide precursor of the hormone calcitonin. In healthy individua...
C-Reactive Protein (CRP)
CRP is an acute-phase reactant protein synthesized by the liver in response to interleukin...
TB IgM, IgG, IgA
The TB Serology test measures the levels of different antibodies (IgM, IgG, and IgA) produ...
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...
Sputum Culture (Diphtheria & Pyogenic Organisms)
A Sputum Culture for Diphtheria and Pyogenic Organisms is a laboratory test used to identi...
Blood for Culture & Sensitivity
A Blood Culture is a laboratory test used to detect the presence of microorganisms, such a...
Widal Test (Slide Method)
The Widal test is a serological test used to diagnose enteric fever, which includes Typhoi...
pH
Arterial pH is a measure of the hydrogen ion concentration in the blood, indicating the ac...
Arthritis Basic Screen
The Arthritis Basic Screen is a multi-parameter diagnostic tool designed to detect systemi...
C-Reactive Protein (CRP)
C-Reactive Protein (CRP) is an acute-phase reactant synthesized by the liver in response t...
Sputum for Culture & Sensitivity
The Sputum Culture and Sensitivity test is a critical diagnostic tool used to identify pat...
Bicarbonate (HCO3)
Bicarbonate is a vital byproduct of the body's metabolism and acts as a buffer to maintain...
Procalcitonin (PCT)
Procalcitonin (PCT) is a peptide precursor of the hormone calcitonin. In healthy individua...
Blood for Culture & Sensitivity (Radiometric)
Blood Culture and Sensitivity (Radiometric) is a sophisticated microbiological test design...
Sputum For Culture and Sensitivity
Sputum Culture and Sensitivity is a laboratory test used to detect and identify bacteria o...
COVID Panel Bio Chemistry
The COVID Biochemistry Panel is a cluster of laboratory tests used to monitor the physiolo...
Tb Platinum Igra, Blood
The Interferon-Gamma Release Assay (IGRA) is a modern blood test used to detect infection ...
Base Excess (BE)
Base Excess (BE) measures the deviation of the actual bicarbonate concentration from the n...
Oxygen Saturation (SaO2)
SaO2, measured via Arterial Blood Gas (ABG), represents the percentage of hemoglobin bindi...
C-Reactive Protein (CRP)
C-Reactive Protein (CRP) is an acute-phase reactant protein produced by the liver. Its lev...
Arterial Blood Gas (ABG)
An Arterial Blood Gas (ABG) test measures the levels of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the b...
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