Testing Uric Acid in the Blood and Its Reference Range Uric acid is produced by the body from natural breakdown of body cells and some food stuff. It is excreted out of the body mainly by the kidneys, a small amount via the stools. What Happens if Its Levels Are High? If too much of […]
Testing for Creatinine (Cr) in the Blood Creatinine is a chemical waste produced by the body and excreted by the kidneys. The serum creatinine test is ordered usually along with blood urea nitrogen (BUN) to assess kidney function of the body. Normal Values For men reference range is 0.7 to 1.3 mg/dL For women normal […]
Testing for C Reactive Protein and Causes of High Levels C reactive protein is a protein molecule produced by the liver in response to some inflammatory process in the body. Inflammation may be due to any infection like, bacterial, fungal etc., malignancy or any autoimmune cause. So, this test is not specific for a disease […]
Vitamin D Hydroxy (25-OH) Testing and Deficiency 25-hydroxy vitamin D blood test is done to check the vitamin D level in our body. This form of vitamin is converted into a more active form by the kidney. This active form is directly responsible for controlling calcium and phosphorus levels in the blood. The normal range […]
Testing Calcium in Blood and Understanding Its Results Calcium is an important mineral required for many important functions of the body, including muscle contraction, impulse transmission in the nerves, heart muscle functioning etc. Distribution of Calcium in the Body 98% of body’s calcium is present in the bones and teeth. It’s only the remaining 2% […]
What Is Glycosylated Hemoglobin (Hb A1c) Test? Our red blood cells have a protein molecule called hemoglobin in them. This molecule is responsible for holding the oxygen molecules and carrying them throughout the body. When the blood sugar levels are high, free sugar present in the blood gets attached to the hemoglobin molecules converting them […]
TLC/DLC Blood Test – Normal Range and Causes of Abnormal Report TLC or total leukocyte count is a blood test that measures the number of white blood cells in the body. Any deviation from the normal range implies a disease process. Both increased and decreased values suggest some underlying abnormality. What Is TLC or Total […]
