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.
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.
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The alcohol (ethanol) test measures blood alcohol concentration (BAC) to diagnose intoxication, poisoning, and monitor alcohol abuse or forensic cases.
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The APTT test measures blood clotting time to detect bleeding or clotting disorders and monitor heparin therapy using a light blue citrate tube.
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The 5-HIAA test measures serotonin breakdown to diagnose carcinoid syndrome and related tumors. Learn about its purpose, normal range, symptoms, and preparation.
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The ACHR antibody test detects antibodies that attack muscle receptors, helping diagnose Myasthenia Gravis. Learn about test purpose, procedure, symptoms, and normal ranges.
The LDH (Lactate Dehydrogenase) test measures an enzyme released during tissue damage. It helps detect heart, liver, lung, and muscle disorders, as well as cancers and anemia. Learn about LDH functions, reference ranges, and what high or low levels indicate.
Beta-hCG (Human Chorionic Gonadotropin) is a hormone produced during pregnancy and used to confirm and monitor pregnancy health. It also acts as a tumor marker for certain cancers like testicular and ovarian tumors. Learn about its functions, ranges, and clinical importance.
The Ferritin Test measures the amount of ferritin, a protein that stores iron in your body. It helps detect iron deficiency, anemia, or iron overload. Learn about normal ranges, symptoms, causes of high or low ferritin, and the importance of ferritin in maintaining healthy red blood cell production.
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The Transferrin Test measures how much transferrin protein is in your blood. It helps assess iron transport, diagnose anemia, or detect iron overload. Learn about its function, normal range, and what high or low results mean for your liver and iron health.
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The TIBC test measures how well your blood can bind and transport iron through transferrin. It helps diagnose iron deficiency anemia, iron overload, and chronic illnesses. This article explains normal range, causes of high or low TIBC, symptoms, and test preparation steps.
TIBC (Total Iron Binding Capacity) Test – Normal Range, High & Low Levels Explained Read More »
