Aluminum may be increased in patients on dialysis or on aluminum antacid medications and in patients with renal failure and Alzheimer's disease. Aluminum accumulates in bone and hair.
Also Known As: Al
This test measures levels of Arsenic in the urine. Arsenic is an element which can be toxic to humans. Arsenic is often found in low concentrations in the environment and some types of food. Low levels of Arsenic are not typically harmful.
This test measures levels of Arsenic in the urine. Arsenic is an element which can be toxic to humans. Arsenic is often found in low concentrations in the environment and some types of food. Low levels of Arsenic are not typically harmful. Higher concentrations of Arsenic, such as that found in industrial settings and in products such as pesticide, weed killer and paint, can be far more toxic and dangerous if breathed in or consumed.
This test measures levels of Cadmium in the urine. Cadmium is a toxic element which can cause health problems for people exposed to it. The most common source of Cadmium exposure is in industrial settings. Cadmium is used in a number of metals and jobs involving heating, welding, grinding and other types of metalwork have a high risk of exposure.
This test measures Calcium levels in a 24-hour urine sample. Calcium is a mineral which contributes to healthy bones and teeth as well as other functions including the nervous system, heart, and muscles. Measuring the calcium levels being passed from the body in urine can help determine if a person has an excess or deficiency.
The measurement of circulating catecholamines is valuable in the diagnosis of catecholamine secreting tumors associated chiefly with hypertension (pheochromocytomas, neuroblastomas, and gangliomas) and with the evaluation of orthostatic hypotension.
Also Known As: Dopamine, Epinephrine, Adrenaline, Norepinephrine
C. trachomatis infections are the leading cause of sexually transmitted diseases in the United States. C. trachomatis is known to cause cervicitis, pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), epididymitis and proctitis. It is also the most frequent cause of non-gonococcal urethritis in men. Among women, the consequences of Chlamydial infections are severe if left untreated.
This test measures copper levels in a 24-hour urine sample. Copper is a mineral which plays a role in a number of bodily processes. Copper is found in a number of foods such as nuts, chocolate, shellfish, grains, and liver. Healthy copper levels contribute to energy production and nervous system function. Most copper in the body is bound to the enzyme Ceruloplasmin.