Sepsis
Sepsis is a life-threatening condition that arises when the body's response to an infection causes injury to its own tissues and organs. It can lead to shock, multiple organ failure, and death, especially if not recognized early.
Common Symptoms
- Fever or hypothermia
- Increased heart rate
- Rapid breathing
- Confusion
- Extreme pain or discomfort
Clinical Sources
- Sepsis: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment & PreventionCleveland Clinic
Diagnostic Lab Tests
Tests commonly used to diagnose or monitor Sepsis:
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...
Ascitic Fluid LDH Levels
Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDH) is an enzyme found in almost all body tissues. When cells are ...
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...
Pleural Fluid LDH
Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDH) is an enzyme involved in energy production found in almost all...
C-Reactive Protein (CRP)
CRP is an acute-phase reactant protein synthesized by the liver in response to interleukin...
CSF Lactate
CSF Lactate is a biomarker used to differentiate between bacterial and viral meningitis. L...
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...
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...
Beta HCG (Tumor Marker)
While Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (HCG) is most famous as the 'pregnancy hormone,' its Be...
LDH (Lactate Dehydrogenase)
LDH is an enzyme involved in energy production found in almost all body tissues. In the co...
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...
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...
Lactate
Lactate (lactic acid) is a byproduct of anaerobic metabolism, produced when cells do not r...
Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDH)
Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDH) is an intracellular enzyme found in nearly all organ systems, ...
Blood for Culture & Sensitivity (Radiometric)
Blood Culture and Sensitivity (Radiometric) is a sophisticated microbiological test design...
COVID Panel Bio Chemistry
The COVID Biochemistry Panel is a cluster of laboratory tests used to monitor the physiolo...
Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDH)
Lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) is an enzyme found in nearly all living cells. It plays a crit...
Base Excess (BE)
Base Excess (BE) measures the deviation of the actual bicarbonate concentration from the n...
Ascitic Fluid Biochemical Analysis
Ascitic fluid biochemical analysis involves the laboratory evaluation of fluid accumulated...
CSF Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDH)
Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDH) in Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) is an enzyme released during cell...
Hemoglobin, TC, DC, ESR & Platelet Count
This panel is a comprehensive hematological assessment. It includes Hemoglobin (Hb) for ox...
Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDH)
Lactate Dehydrogenase is an intracellular enzyme that catalyzes the conversion of lactate ...
Pleural Fluid - Biochemical Analysis
Biochemical analysis of pleural fluid is a comprehensive battery of tests performed on flu...
Oxygen Saturation (SaO2)
SaO2, measured via Arterial Blood Gas (ABG), represents the percentage of hemoglobin bindi...
Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDH), Ascitic Fluid
Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDH) in ascitic fluid is a key marker used to differentiate between...
Fluid Biochemical Analysis
Fluid Biochemical Analysis involves the chemical examination of fluids accumulated in body...
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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