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LTT Helicobacter pylori
The Helicobacter pylori LTT test is useful in diagnosing infections with this pathogen using one of the most reliable and sensitive methods to assess the immune response capacity of the active cellsórecords of the immune system
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PLN 475.00
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Prealbumin
Clinical significance
Prealbumin (transthyretin) - an assay used in diagnosing malnutrition and monitoring patientsóat risk for malnutrition. Prealbumin is produced mainlyóin the liver. In the body, it has functions transporting thyroxine T4 and triiodothyronine T3, and binds vitamin A (retinol). Decreased concentrations of prealbumin accompany the body's malnutrition states and liver diseases. Prealbumin is one of the negative acute phase proteins, its level is reduced in cancer, inflammation and infections. An increase in serum prealbumin levels is observed in renal failure, adrenal hyperfunction and also with the use of certainódrugs.
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Material: Serum