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The determination of the ratio of abnormal kappa positive plasma cells to abnormal lambda positive plasma cells present in a sample. The measurement may be expressed as a ratio or percentage.
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Research record from Pharmaceutics, 2026-03-19. PMID 41900863.
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A measurement of the length of time that it takes for clotting to occur when activating reagents are added to a plasma specimen. The test is partial due to the absence of tissue factor (Factor III) from the reaction mixture.
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Research record from Elife, 2026-05-01. PMID 42065375.
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Research record from Int J Mol Sci, 2026-09-29. PMID 42883951.
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A family of globular proteins found in many plant and animal tissues that tend to bind a wide variety of ligands. Albumin is the main protein in blood plasma. Low serum levels occur in conditions associated with malnutrition, inflammation and liver and kidney diseases.
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An ammonia levels test measures the amount of ammonia in a sample of your blood. Ammonia is also called NH3. It is a normal waste product in your body. Healthy bacteria in your intestines make ammonia when you digest protein in the foods you eat.
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Research record from J Chromatogr B Analyt Technol Biomed Life Sci, 2026-03-25. PMID 41932170.
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Research record from Alzheimers Dement, 2026-03-01. PMID 41789706.
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Research record from Anal Chem, 2026-10-01. PMID 42937349.
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Research record from Clin Chem Lab Med, 2026-03-12. PMID 41808365.
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Research record from Clin Chem Lab Med, 2026-03-10. PMID 41801156.