Cocaine, derived from the leaves of coca plant, is a potent central nervous system(CNS) stimulant and a local anesthetic. Cocaine induces euphoria, confidence and a sense of increased energy in […]
Amphetamines are a class of potent sympathomimetic agents with therapeutic applications. They are chemically related to the human body’s natural catecholamines and epinephrine and norepinephrine. Acute higher doses lead to […]
Cannabis drug testing is used detect the presence of marijuana when injected or smoked. Elevated levels of urinary metabolites are found within hours of exposure and remain detectable for 3 […]
A prothrombin time test measures how quickly your blood clots. Prothrombin is a protein produced by your liver. It is one of many factors in your blood that help it to clot […]
As part of an investigation of a possible bleeding disorder or blood clot; to help investigate recurrent miscarriages or diagnose antiphospholipid syndrome , part of an evaluation before surgery or other invasive procedure
Bleeding time is a medical test done on someone to assess their platelets function. It involves making a patient bleed then timing how long it takes for them to stop bleeding.
A blood type (also called a blood group) is a classification of blood, based on the presence and absence of antibodies and inherited antigenic substances on the surface of red blood cells (RBCs). These antigens may […]
The Rh blood group system is one of forty-five known human blood group systems. It is the second most important blood group system, after the ABO blood group system. The Rh blood group system consists of 49 defined blood group antigens, among which the five antigens […]
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