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Legionella is a type of bacteria . When it affects your lungs, it can cause a severe form of pneumonia known as Legionnaires' disease . Legionella tests look for these bacteria in urine, sputum, or in some cases in lung tissue. A blood test may be done to check if you have been exposed to the bacteria, but it cannot diagnose a Legionella infection.
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One of nine essential amino acids in humans (provided by food), Leucine is important for protein synthesis and many metabolic functions. Leucine contributes to regulation of blood-sugar levels; growth and repair of muscle and bone tissue; growth hormone production; and wound healing. Leucine also prevents breakdown of muscle proteins after trauma or severe stress and may be beneficial for individuals with phenylketonuria. Leucine is available in many foods and deficiency is rare. (NCI04)
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White blood cells formed in the body's lymphoid tissue. The nucleus is round or ovoid with coarse, irregularly clumped chromatin while the cytoplasm is typically pale blue with azurophilic (if any) granules. Most lymphocytes can be classified as either T or B (with subpopulations of each); those with characteristics of neither major class are called null cells.
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One of nine essential amino acids in humans required for growth and tissue repair, Lysine is supplied by many foods, especially red meats, fish, and dairy products. Lysine seems to be active against herpes simplex viruses and present in many forms of diet supplements. The mechanism underlying this effect is based on the viral need for amino acid arginine; lysine competes with arginine for absorption and entry into cells. Lysine inhibits HSV growth by knocking out arginine. (NCI04)
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One of nine essential amino acids in humans (provided by food), Methionine is required for growth and tissue repair. A sulphur-containing amino acid, methionine improves the tone and pliability of skin, hair, and strengthens nails. Involved in many detoxifying processes, sulphur provided by methionine protects cells from pollutants, slows cell aging, and is essential for absorption and bio-availability of selenium and zinc. Methionine chelates heavy metals, such as lead and mercury, aiding their excretion. It also acts as a lipotropic agent and prevents excess fat buildup in the liver. (NCI04)
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An assay that measures the proliferative response of lymphocytes from one individual when they are exposed to inactivated lymphocytes from another individual. The reaction can be performed on lymphocytes from the same individual (auto-MLR), from different individuals of the same species (allo-MLR), or individuals from different species (xeno-MLR). It is used to evaluate the potential for graft-versus-host or host-versus-graft reactions during transplantation procedures involving mismatched tissue types or individuals.
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A MRSA test looks for MRSA bacteria in a sample of fluid or tissue from your body. The sample is often taken from your nose or a wound. MRSA stands for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus . It is a type of staph bacteria.
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Research record from Mol Diagn Ther, 2026-07-06. PMID 42410176.
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Myasthenia gravis (MG) tests are used to diagnose MG, a chronic (long-lasting) autoimmune disease that causes weakness in muscles throughout your body. In autoimmune diseases, your immune system mistakenly attacks the healthy cells of your organs and tissues. If you have MG, your immune system makes antibodies that block or change the connection between your nerves and muscles.
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A measurement of the peak myoglobin normalized for tissue water volume, in a sample.
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A measurement of the peak myoglobin normalized for tissue weight, in a sample.
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Research record from Int J Mol Sci, 2026-08-12. PMID 42653206.