Definition. The peroneal nerve is found on the outside part of the lower knee. This nerve is responsible for transmitting impulses to and from the leg, foot, and toes. When damaged, the muscles innervated by the nerve may become weak and sensation may be lost. A condition called foot drop can occur.
Hepatitis C RNA Qualitative Test. This test will determine whether or not you are currently infected with Hepatitis C. It is often called the PCR test because of the process used (polymerase chain reaction â hence PCR). It looks for the genetic material (RNA) of the Hepatitis C virus in your blood.
A hematocrit blood test or an HCT blood test is a test where the total volume of red blood cells is checked vis-a-vis the volume of blood that has been drawn. The HCT blood test is therefore used to determine how much of the blood drawn is made up of red blood cells. There are two factors that are variables when it comes to the HCT blood test results. The number of red blood cells in the blood is one such factor. The other factor is the size of each red blood cell. Also read more ...