General Tests — a concise, easy-to-understand guide to routine lab investigations (CBC, urine analysis, lipid profile etc.) with purpose, sample info and reference ranges.
The ApoB test measures the main protein in LDL, VLDL, and IDL lipoproteins. It helps assess cholesterol transport, cardiovascular risk, and heart disease prevention.
Apolipoprotein B (ApoB) Test – Function, Normal Range, and Risk Factors Read More »
Learn about ApoA1 (Apolipoprotein A1) – its role in good cholesterol, heart health, normal range, causes of low/high levels, and test importance.
ApoA1 (Apolipoprotein A1) Test – Meaning, Function, Normal Range, and Importance Read More »
The Anti-Thrombin III (AT III) Test measures a natural anticoagulant that prevents excess clotting. Learn its purpose, causes of low levels, symptoms, and reference ranges.
Anti-Thrombin III (AT III) Test – Meaning, Low Levels, and Normal Range Read More »
Learn about the ANA (Antinuclear Antibody) Test — its purpose, normal and high levels, symptoms of autoimmune diseases, and when to consult a doctor.
ANA Test – Antinuclear Antibody Test, Purpose & Normal Range Explained Read More »
Learn about the AMA-IFA (Anti-Mitochondrial Antibody) test, its purpose in diagnosing autoimmune liver disease like PBC, and what positive or negative results mean.
AMA-IFA Test – Purpose, Normal Range, and Positive or Negative Result Explained Read More »
Learn what the Ammonia Test is, why it’s done, normal range, and how high ammonia levels indicate liver or brain problems like hepatic encephalopathy.
Ammonia Test – Purpose, Normal Range, and High Ammonia Levels Explained Read More »
Learn about the Aluminium Test, why it’s done, normal and high levels, symptoms of aluminium toxicity, and its importance for dialysis and kidney patients.
Aluminium Test – Purpose, Normal Range, and High Aluminium Levels Explained Read More »
The alcohol (ethanol) test measures blood alcohol concentration (BAC) to diagnose intoxication, poisoning, and monitor alcohol abuse or forensic cases.
Alcohol (Ethanol) Test: Purpose, Normal Range & Intoxication Levels Read More »
The APTT test measures blood clotting time to detect bleeding or clotting disorders and monitor heparin therapy using a light blue citrate tube.
APTT Test: Purpose, Normal Range, and Meaning of High or Low Results Read More »
The 5-HIAA test measures serotonin breakdown to diagnose carcinoid syndrome and related tumors. Learn about its purpose, normal range, symptoms, and preparation.
5-HIAA Test – Purpose, Normal Range, and Carcinoid Syndrome Diagnosis Read More »
