Tests

• Gamma Glutamyl Transpeptidase (GGT)

  found in: Liver Diseases

  GGT Blood Test measures GGT which is a biliary enzyme that is especially useful in the diagnosis of obstructive jaundice, intrahepatic cholestasis, pancreatitis, and liver and pancreatic cancer. It i…

• Gastrin, Serum

  found in: Gastrointestinal

  Gastrin Test measures the level of the hormone gastrin in the blood. High levels of gastrin indicate the presence of a duodenal ulcer or a gastrinoma. Gastrin is a hormone produced by special cells (c…

• German Measles, Rubella Antibodies IgG

  found in: Infectious Diseases

  German Measles test identifies antibodies to the rubella virus in a sample of blood. Rubella virus is the cause of German measles, which usually shows up as a rash. However, when acquired by a fetus d…

• Glaucoma & Macular Degeneration DNA Analysis

  found in: Genetic Testing

  Age related macular degeneration is the leading cause of blindness for people over 55 years of age in the US and glaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness. Diagnosing Glaucoma is a matter of v…

• Glucagon, Plasma

  found in: Cancer (Oncology)

  Glucagon test helps detect how effectively the pituitary gland is working in regulating the release of growth hormone and cortisol.

  A certain type of pancreatic cancer, glucagonoma, may be …

• Glucose Levels - Diabetes Screening Test

  found in: Diabetes

  Diabetes test is recommended by the American Diabetes Association (ADA) to screen for diabetes. This blood glucose test is to be done in a fasting state. That means that you should not eat or d…

• Glucose, Serum

  found in: Nutrition, Metabolism, and Vitamin Testing

  A Glucose Serum Test measures the amount of glucose in the blood. Glucose is a type of sugar found in fruits and many other foods. It is the main source of energy used by the body. Most of the carbohy…

• Gonorrhea and Chlamydia Urine Test

  found in: Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD)

  The Gonorrhea and Chlamydia urine test utilizes nucleic acid amplification technology to check for the presence of either of these two types of bacteria in your urine.

  Unlike other tests for these…

• Growth Hormone, Serum

  found in: Thyroid, Endocrine and Hormones

  A Human Growth Hormone Test measures the amount of human growth hormone (GH) in the blood. Human Growth Hormone (GH) is produced by the pituitary gland. It is essential for growth and plays an …