What is a renal (kidney) ultrasound? An ultrasound scan uses ultrasound, or high-frequency sound waves, to create an image (picture) of part of the inside of your body, such as your kidney. It is used...
How to Lower Your Cholesterol Level If you are wondering how to lower your cholesterol level, you aren’t alone. In the UK, approximately 60% of adults have a total cholesterol level above 5.0 mm...
Normal bone biochemistry levels Calcium (Ca) = 2.2-2.6 mmol/L – below 1.8 or above 3.0 needs treatment; below 1.4 or above 3.5 needs treatment today. It is the primary mineral in bones and is cr...
Normal Blood Thyroid Levels : Causes of High and Low TSH Clinically Reviewed by Dr. Andrew Stein MD, Consultant Physician. Last updated: April 2026 The thyroid gland plays a vital role in your body...
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 A normal haemoglobin level (often abbreviated as Hb) is essential for ensuring your body’s tissues receive enough oxygen. Because biological requirements differ, ...
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...
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. It measu...
