Blood and Lymphatic
Understanding Your Cholesterol and Lipid Blood Tests A Patient Information Guide Your cholesterol and lipid blood tests help your healthcare team monitor your cardiovascular health and identify any ri...
Understanding Your Liver Function Tests (LFTs) A Patient Information Guide Your liver is one of the hardest-working organs in your body, quietly performing over 500 vital roles—from filtering toxins a...
Understanding Your Full Blood Count (FBC) A Patient Information Guide A Full Blood Count (FBC) is one of the most common blood tests you will ever have. It gives your doctor a snapshot of your overall...
Understanding Your Kidney Blood Tests (U&Es/GFR) A Patient Information Guide Your blood tests help your kidney team monitor how well your kidneys are working and identify any problems early. The i...
A Normal Blood Urea Level For most healthy adults, a normal blood urea level (measured via a routine blood test called a Urea and Electrolytes, or U&E test) is typically between 2.5 and 7.8 millim...
A Normal Platelet Count For most adults, a normal blood platelet count (measured as part of a routine blood test called a Full Blood Count, or FBC) is typically between 150 and 400 × 10⁹ cells per lit...
A Normal White Blood Cell Count For most adults, a normal total white blood cell count (measured via a standard blood test called a Full Blood Count, or FBC) is typically between 4.0 and 11.0 × 10⁹ ce...
A Normal Potassium Level For most adults, a normal blood potassium level (measured via a standard blood test called a serum potassium test) is typically between 3.5 and 5.0 millimoles per litre (mmol/...
A Normal Calcium Level For most adults, a normal total blood calcium level (measured via a standard blood test called a serum calcium test) is typically between 2.2 and 2.6 millimoles per litre (mmol/...
A Normal Sodium Level For most adults, a normal blood sodium level (measured via a standard blood test called a serum sodium test) is typically between 135 and 145 millimoles per litre (mmol/L). Sodiu...
