The term ketone bodies refers to three intermediate products of fat metabolism, namely acetone (2%), acetoacetic acid (20%) and beta-hydroxybutyrate (78%). Under normal conditions, metabolized fats are completely broken down to water and carbon dioxide, […]
There are two types of tests for pregnancy testing: one uses blood sample and other uses urine. Both tests detect the presence of beta subunit of a hormone called human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG). The Urine […]
Several blood grouping systems have been described in humans. Among these, ABO blood grouping system is the most important system for screening, transfusion and transplantation practice today. ABO blood grouping system divides blood into 4 […]
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