A Postprandial Blood Glucose test is performed to measure the level of glucose in the blood and is used as a screening test for prediabetes and type 1 and 2 diabetes.
A lipase test measures the level of a protein called lipase in your blood. Lipase helps your body absorb fats. It's released by the pancreas, a long, flat gland between your stomach and spine.
A semen fructose test is recommended for those who show low sperm count or low ejaculating fluid volume. Your healthcare practitioner may order a semen fructose test to check for the origin of azoospermia (absence of sperms in the semen).
A lactic acid test is most often used to diagnose lactic acidosis. The test may also be used to:Help find out if enough oxygen is reaching the body's tissuesHelp diagnose sepsis, a life-threatening reaction to a bacterial infection