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A blood test done near the end of the first trimester of pregnancy to screen for common chromosomal defects. This test screens for blood levels of both free beta-human chorionic gonadotrophin (beta-hCG) and pregnancy-associated plasma protein A (PAPP-A) and can detect trisomies of chromosomes 21 (Down's syndrome), chromosome 18 (Edward's syndrome), and chromosome 13 (Patau's syndrome).
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The determination of the amount of free choriogonadotropin beta present in a sample.
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Globulins are a group of proteins in your blood. Some globulins are made by your liver. Others are made by your immune system . Globulins play an important role in liver and kidney function, blood clotting, and fighting infection. There are different types of globulins called alpha, beta, and gamma globulins. Tests to measure globulins include:
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A direct measurement of the glomerular filtration rate (GFR) based on the clearance of beta-2 microglobulin after adjusting it for the individual's actual body surface area value.
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The determination of the amount of HLA DR Beta 2 antigen present in a sample.
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The determination of the amount of HLA DR Beta 5 antigen present in a sample.
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The hormone detected by pregnancy tests; also used in medicine to assess certain pregnancies and tumours.
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The determination of the amount of integrin subunit beta 3 in a sample.
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The determination of the amount of interleukin 12 beta present in a sample.
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The determination of the amount of interleukin 2 receptor subunit beta present in a sample.
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The determination of the amount of ketone bodies (acetone, acetoacetic acid, beta-hydroxybutyric acid, beta-ketopentanoate and beta-hydroxypentanoate) present in a sample.
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A ketones in blood test measures the level of ketones in your blood. Ketones are acids that your body makes when it breaks down fat for energy.
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