To fast or not to fast? That is the question many people ask before a cholesterol test. Patients used to be routinely instructed not to eat for at least eight hours before the screening, and some ...

Lipoprotein (a) is a low-density lipoprotein that transports cholesterol in the blood. The lipoprotein (a) test — or Lp(a) test — determines the level of this lipoprotein in the blood, and its results ...

Imagine that you have just invested a substantial amount of time and money in a shotgun proteomics experiment designed to identify proteins involved in a particular biological process. The experiment ...

You may need an MPV test if you show symptoms that suggest an issue with your platelet size or number. An MPV test involves drawing a blood sample from a vein and typically takes less than five ...

Testing for meningitis may include a physical exam, blood tests, bacterial cultures, imaging, and a spinal tap for cerebrospinal fluid testing to confirm the diagnosis. Seek emergency care for severe ...