Also used to monitor adequacy of iron replacement in iron-deficiency anemia and iron removal in hemochromatosis. Fibrinogen test Diagnoses blood disorders involving too much or too little fibrinogen, a key component in the clotting process. Low levels of antibody proteins suggest immunodeficiency states, while elevated homogenous antibody protein suggests myeloma. Used to detect deficiencies in certain clotting factors produced by the liver. It monitors the effects of the anticoagulant drug coumarin.
Results are frequently abnormal in patients with liver disease.
Measures young or not quite mature red blood cells as an indication of production of red blood cells from the bone marrow. Evaluates ability of bone marrow to produce new red blood cells. Helps to distinguish between different types of anemia. Serum viscosity Measures the flow rate of plasma relative to water. In addition to routine red blood, white blood, and platelet counts.