Credit Sweep. Share. DEFINITION of 'Credit Sweep'. Also known as an automated credit sweep, this term refers to an arrangement between a bank and a customer (usually a corporation) whereby all idle or excess funds in a deposit account are used to pay down short-term borrowing under a line of credit.
A prolactin test measures the amount of this hormone in the bloodstream. In a woman who breastfeeds, the nursing baby's demand for milk actually controls the mother's supply. When a baby sucks at the breast, the woman's pituitary gland releases more prolactin into her blood, increasing her milk production.
Cystatin C Blood Test. The Cystatin C test is typically used to monitor kidney function. Cystatin C is a protein which is filtered through the kidneys. Increased Cystatin C levels typically indicate that the kidney's glomerular filtration rate is impaired.