Category
Investigations
Blood tests, imaging and clinical measurements.
Entries in Investigations
Arterial blood gas
A blood test used to assess oxygenation, carbon dioxide and acid-base status.
Alanine aminotransferase
A liver-associated enzyme measured in liver function testing.
Aspartate aminotransferase
An enzyme found in liver, muscle and other tissues.
C-reactive protein
An inflammatory marker measured in blood tests.
Electrocardiogram
A recording of the heart’s electrical activity over time.
Full blood count
A common blood test measuring red cells, white cells and platelets.
Fine needle aspiration
A sampling technique using a fine needle to obtain cells or fluid.
Glomerular filtration rate
A measure of kidney filtration function.
Glycated haemoglobin
A blood marker reflecting average blood glucose over roughly the previous two to three months.
Immunohistochemistry
A laboratory technique using antibodies to detect antigens in tissue sections.
Lactate dehydrogenase
An enzyme involved in the conversion between lactate and pyruvate.
Magnetic resonance imaging
An imaging technique using magnetic fields and radio waves to produce detailed internal images.