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The number of times a particular locus (site, nucleotide, amplicon, region) was sequenced.
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Glossary Term
The number of times a particular locus (site, nucleotide, amplicon, region) was sequenced.
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The number of nucleotides successfully ordered from each side of a nucleic acid fragment obtained after the completion of a sequencing process.
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One of the three possible ways of reading a nucleotide sequence. As the genetic code is read in nonoverlapping triplets (codons) there are three possible ways of translating a sequence of nucleotides into a protein, each with a different starting point.
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Any natural or synthetic substance used in a chemical or biological reaction in order to produce, identify, or measure another substance.
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An application of PCR that measures the products generated during each cycle of the polymerase chain reaction process in order to determine the starting amount of template in the reaction.
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This gene is involved in the initiation of DNA replication and sister-chromatid cohesion.
Tests
A red blood cell (RBC) count measures the number of red blood cells, also known as erythrocytes, in your blood. Red blood cells are made in your bone marrow, the spongy tissue inside your large bones. They contain hemoglobin, an iron-rich protein that carries oxygen from your lungs to every cell in your body. Your cells need oxygen to grow, reproduce, and make energy for you to function. An RBC count that is higher or lower than normal is often the first sign of an illness. So, the test may allow you to get treatment even before you have symptoms.
Tests
Red blood cell (RBC) indices measure your red blood cells' size, shape, and quality. Red blood cells are also known as erythrocytes. They are made in your bone marrow (the spongy tissue inside your large bones). They contain hemoglobin, an iron-rich protein in your red blood cells that carries oxygen from your lungs to every cell in your body. Your cells need oxygen to grow, reproduce, and make energy.
Tests
An RBC (red blood cell) antibody screen is a blood test that looks for RBC antibodies in your blood. These antibodies destroy red blood cells that are foreign (different from your own).
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A set of values of particular type of measurement that is used to interpret corresponding observation results.
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Renin (406 aa, ~45 kDa) is encoded by the human REN gene. This protein plays a role in activation of angiotensin.
Tests
This test measures the level of renin in your blood. Renin is an enzyme, a protein that speeds up certain chemical reactions in your body. It's made by your kidneys. When your blood pressure or sodium decreases or your potassium increases, your kidneys release renin. That's because renin also acts as a hormone (a chemical messenger in your bloodstream that controls the actions of certain cells or organs) to help control your blood pressure.