Biomarkers: explore one system at a time

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• Arachidic, C20:0 Measures arachidic acid in serum, a saturated fatty acid found in small amounts in peanuts and some vegetable oils.
• Arachidonic Acid Measures arachidonic acid in whole blood, an omega-6 fatty acid that the body uses to make signalling molecules involved in inflammation.
• Arachidonic Acid/EPA Ratio A ratio calculated from arachidonic acid and EPA in whole blood, comparing an omega-6 fatty acid with an omega-3, used to gauge fatty acid balance.
• Arachidonic, C20:4W6 Measures arachidonic acid in serum, an omega-6 fatty acid from meat, eggs and dairy that the body uses to make inflammation-related signalling molecules.
• Arizona Cypress (t222) IgE Measures IgE antibodies to Arizona cypress tree pollen, used to check for allergic sensitization that may explain your symptoms.
• Arsenic Measures the level of arsenic, a toxic heavy metal, in your blood or urine. Used to assess exposure from contaminated water, food, or environmental sources.
• Arsenic, 24 Hour Measures the total arsenic passed in your urine over 24 hours, used to look for recent exposure to this toxic element.
• Arsenic/Creatinine Ratio A ratio of arsenic to creatinine in a single urine sample, used to look for recent arsenic exposure while correcting for how dilute your urine is.
• Ascaris (p1) IgE Measures IgE antibodies to Ascaris, a parasitic roundworm, used to check for allergic sensitization that may explain your symptoms.
• Asparagus (f261) IgE Measures IgE antibodies to asparagus, a vegetable, used to check for allergic sensitization that may explain your symptoms.
• Aspartate AminotransferaseAST An enzyme found in the liver, heart, and muscles. Elevated levels can point to liver damage, though it's less liver-specific than ALT.
• Aspergillus fumigatus (m3) IgE Measures IgE antibodies to the mould Aspergillus fumigatus, used to check for allergic sensitization that may explain your symptoms.
• Aspergillus niger (m207) IgE Measures IgE antibodies to the mould Aspergillus niger, used to check for allergic sensitization that may explain your symptoms.
• Asymmetric DimethylarginineADMA Asymmetric dimethylarginine is a natural compound that blocks nitric oxide production in blood vessels, measured as a marker of blood vessel health and cardiovascular risk.
• Atypical Perinuclear Antineutrophil Cytoplasmic Antibodies Looks for atypical pANCA, antibodies against white blood cell components that are often found in ulcerative colitis, to help evaluate inflammatory bowel disease.
• Aureobasidium pullulans (m12) IgE Measures IgE antibodies to the mould Aureobasidium pullulans, used to check for allergic sensitization that may explain your symptoms.
• Australian Pine (t73) IgE Measures IgE antibodies to Australian pine tree pollen, used to check for allergic sensitization that may explain your symptoms.
• Avocado (f96) IgE Measures IgE antibodies to avocado, used to check for allergic sensitization that may explain your symptoms.
• Babesia microti DNA Real-Time PCR Looks for the genetic material of Babesia microti, a tick-borne parasite that infects red blood cells, in your blood to help confirm active babesiosis.
• Bacteria Reports whether bacteria are seen in your urine sample, a clue to a possible urinary tract infection that is interpreted with other urine results.