Plasmodium (Blood)

This test looks for Plasmodium parasites in your blood. The parasites cause malaria, a serious disease that can be fatal if left untreated.

Phenylketonuria (PKU)

This test checks newborns for PKU, a condition that can cause brain damage and severe intellectual disability if not treated.

Phosphorus

This blood test checks the level of phosphorus in your body.

Phenytoin

This test checks the level of the seizure medicine phenytoin (Dilantin) in your blood.

Phenobarbital

This test measures the amount of the medicine phenobarbital in your blood. Phenobarbital is used to treat epilepsy.

Parvovirus

This test checks for a current or past infection with the virus that causes fifth disease in children.

HIV-1 Antibody

The test looks for HIV-1 antibodies in your blood. Your body makes these antibodies when you have been exposed to HIV, the virus that causes AIDS.

Hemoglobin

This is a blood test to find out how much hemoglobin is in your blood. You may need this test if you have anemia or symptoms of anemia.

Hematocrit

This test measures how much of your blood is made up of red blood cells. Too many or too few red blood cells can cause health problems.