serum analysis
[ˈsɪrəm əˈnæləsɪs]
nounpl: serum analyses
análise de soro
1. A medical laboratory test that examines the liquid portion of blood (serum) to detect proteins, electrolytes, enzymes, glucose, and other substances for diagnostic purposes
The doctor ordered a serum analysis to check the patient's liver function.
O médico solicitou uma análise de soro para verificar a função hepática do paciente.
2. The process of analyzing blood serum components to diagnose diseases, monitor treatment, or assess overall health status
Serum analysis revealed elevated cholesterol levels in the patient's blood.
A análise de soro revelou níveis elevados de colesterol no sangue do paciente.
In Brazil, serum analysis is a standard medical procedure commonly ordered during routine check-ups (check-up) and is often covered by health insurance plans (convênios). In the USA, this test is frequently part of annual physical examinations and is widely available in clinical laboratories. The term is used interchangeably with 'blood test' in casual contexts but is more specific in medical settings.
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