Rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Research on the effects of collagen type II in people with RA shows conflicting results. Some research shows that taking collagen type II by mouth for 3 months reduces joint pain, swelling, and time to walk 15 meters in people with RA.
Shares 85. The quad screen test is a maternal blood screening test that looks for four specific substances: AFP, hCG, Estriol, and Inhibin-A. AFP: alpha-fetoprotein is a protein that is produced by the fetus. hCG: human chorionic gonadotropin is a hormone produced within the placenta.
CBC with Auto Diff is medical shorthand for the Complete Blood Count and Automated Differential Count. This group of tests is part of a routine health checkup. It is also the first blood test ordered for diagnosis of an illness. The CBC is a series of lab tests that measure the amount, shapes, and sizes of red and white blood cells in a sample.