by Johnette | Sep 14, 2016 | Wellness
Some information provided by lymedisease.org Lyme disease (LD) is a bacterial infection caused by the spirochete Borrelia burgdoferi (Bb). These spirochetes are maintained in nature in the bodies of wild animals and are transmitted from one animal to another through...
by Johnette | Sep 8, 2016 | Wellness
Some information provided by The National Cancer Institute. Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) is a protein produced by the cells of the prostate gland. The PSA is measured in the blood to detect possible abnormalities of the prostate gland. Because PSA is produced by...
by Johnette | Aug 30, 2016 | Wellness
Cholesterol is a fat-like substance that is not a source of calories and present in all human beings. About 80% of your cholesterol is produced by your liver, with the other 20% coming from your diet. This test measures the amount of fats (or lipids) in the blood....
by Johnette | Aug 24, 2016 | Wellness
Some information provided by the Mayo Clinic. A C-reactive protein test measures the concentration in blood serum of a special type of protein produced in the liver that is present during episodes of acute inflammation or infection. High-sensitivity C-reactive protein...
by Johnette | Aug 15, 2016 | Wellness
Some information provided by The Arthritis Foundation Although lab tests aren’t always needed for every form of arthritis, they are very important when it comes to verifying and confirming the presence of some diseases. Specialized blood profile used to detect...
