A Complete Guide to Heart Tests
A Complete Guide to Heart Tests If your doctor suspects a heart condition, they will use a combination of physical exams, electrical readings, and advanced imaging to reach a diagnosis. Understanding ...
A Complete Guide to Heart Tests If your doctor suspects a heart condition, they will use a combination of physical exams, electrical readings, and advanced imaging to reach a diagnosis. Understanding ...
Normal haemoglobin (Hb) levels by age and gender In this article, we will describe normal haemoglobin (Hb) levels – by age and gender. Normal haemoglobin levels depend on the age and, beginning ...
Most common causes of a high amylase Amylase is an enzyme mainly produced by the pancreas and salivary glands. A raised blood amylase usually reflects irritation, inflammation, or obstruction involvin...
CRP (C-Reactive Protein) Normal Levels : Causes of High and Low CRP C-reactive protein (CRP) is a protein produced by your liver. It is a key “biomarker” that doctors use to detect inflamm...
A Normal Haemoglobin (Hb) Level Understanding Normal Ranges, Anaemia, and Red Blood Cell Health A normal haemoglobin level (often abbreviated as Hb) is essential for ensuring your body’s tissues...
Understanding Normal Liver Function Tests (LFTs) Liver Function Tests (LFTs), also known as a liver panel, are a group of blood tests used to measure specific proteins, enzymes, and bilirubin levels. ...
A normal blood cholesterol level Total cholesterol (chol) = 3-5 mmol/L – overall amount of cholesterol in your blood HDL (‘good’) cholesterol. Target level = >1 mmol/L – may make you le...
What is a Normal Full Blood Count (FBC/CBC)? A Full Blood Count (FBC) – also known as a Complete Blood Count (CBC) in the USA -is the most common blood test used to evaluate your overall health....
A Normal Arterial Blood Gas (ABG) What is an ABG? For analysis a small sample of arterial blood (approximately 2ml) taken via an intermittent ‘stab’ into an artery (usually at the wrist, see above); o...
A normal blood creatinine level A normal blood creatinine level is 60-120 mcmol/L (micromoles per litre). In the USA (and a few other countries), different (imperial) units are used, and the normal le...