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- Na Nitroprusside: Sodium Nitroprusside is a medication used intravenously to lower blood pressure during surgeries or emergencies such as hypertensive crises. It works by relaxing blood vessels, leading to vasodilation and decreased blood pressure.
- Nasal Smear: A nasal smear involves collecting cells or secretions from the nasal passages for microscopic examination. It is commonly used to diagnose nasal infections, allergies, or other conditions affecting the nasal mucosa.
- Natural Killer (NK) Cell Panel: The Natural Killer Cell Panel is a laboratory test that evaluates the number and function of natural killer cells, a type of white blood cell involved in the immune response against viruses and tumor cells. The panel may include tests such as NK cell count, cytotoxicity assays, and assessment of NK cell surface markers.
- Natural Killer (CD56): CD56 is a cell surface marker expressed by natural killer cells, a type of lymphocyte involved in innate immunity. Measurement of CD56 levels or detection of CD56 expression on cells can provide information about NK cell activity and function.
- Neisseria Gonorrhea DNA: Neisseria Gonorrhea DNA testing is used to detect the presence of Neisseria gonorrhoeae, the bacterium responsible for gonorrhea, in clinical samples such as genital swabs or urine. This molecular test utilizes polymerase chain reaction (PCR) or nucleic acid amplification techniques to identify specific DNA sequences of N. gonorrhoeae for diagnosis and monitoring of gonococcal infections.
- Neonatal Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH): Neonatal Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) is a blood test performed in newborns to screen for congenital hypothyroidism, a condition caused by inadequate thyroid hormone production. Elevated TSH levels in the neonatal period indicate possible hypothyroidism, prompting further diagnostic evaluation and treatment to prevent developmental delays.
- Neuromyelitis Optica IgG (NMO): Neuromyelitis Optica (NMO) IgG is a specific antibody associated with neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorders (NMOSD), a rare autoimmune disease affecting the central nervous system. Testing for NMO IgG antibodies helps in the diagnosis and differentiation of NMOSD from other neurological conditions, guiding appropriate management strategies.
- Nickel: Nickel is a metallic element found in various industrial products, jewelry, and everyday items. Exposure to nickel can occur through inhalation, ingestion, or skin contact, and excessive exposure may lead to nickel allergy, dermatitis, or systemic toxicity. Testing for nickel levels in biological samples or environmental samples helps assess exposure and guide preventive measures to minimize health risks.
- N-Methyl-D-Aspartate (NMDA) Receptors: NMDA receptors are a type of ionotropic glutamate receptor found in the central nervous system. They play a crucial role in synaptic transmission and plasticity, contributing to learning, memory, and neuronal development. Dysfunction of NMDA receptors has been implicated in various neurological and psychiatric disorders.
- Noradrenaline (Norepinephrine): Noradrenaline, also known as norepinephrine, is a neurotransmitter and hormone involved in the body’s stress response, regulation of blood pressure, and modulation of mood and arousal. It is synthesized in nerve cells and adrenal glands and acts on adrenergic receptors in various tissues to elicit physiological responses.
- Normetanephrine: Normetanephrine is a metabolite of norepinephrine and epinephrine, catecholamines produced by the adrenal glands and sympathetic nerve endings. Measurement of normetanephrine levels in urine or plasma is used as a diagnostic marker for pheochromocytoma, a rare adrenal gland tumor that secretes excessive catecholamines.
- Neuron-Specific Enolase (NSE – ENO2 – Enolase 2): Neuron-Specific Enolase (NSE), also known as Enolase 2, is an enzyme primarily found in neurons and neuroendocrine cells. It plays a role in glycolysis and is released into the bloodstream following neuronal injury or damage. NSE levels are used as a biomarker for assessing neuronal damage in conditions such as stroke, traumatic brain injury, and neurodegenerative diseases.
- Nuclear Matrix Protein 22 (NMP 22): Nuclear Matrix Protein 22 (NMP 22) is a protein found in the cell nucleus that is overexpressed in certain types of cancer, particularly bladder cancer. Testing for NMP 22 levels in urine samples is used as an adjunctive tool for the detection and monitoring of bladder cancer, especially in patients with hematuria or a history of the disease.
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