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 Iron Test measures the amount of iron in your blood. It helps diagnose iron deficiency anemia or iron overload conditions like hemochromatosis. Learn about normal ranges, symptoms, and the importance of maintaining balanced iron levels for healthy red blood cell function.
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The Chloride (Cl⁻) blood test checks the chloride level in your blood, an essential electrolyte for maintaining fluid, acid-base, and nerve balance. This article explains normal ranges, functions, and the causes and symptoms of high and low chloride levels.
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The Potassium (K⁺) test checks the level of potassium in your blood, a vital electrolyte for heart, muscle, and nerve function. This article explains the test’s purpose, normal range, causes and symptoms of low or high potassium, and when medical attention is necessary.
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Learn about the Sodium (Na⁺) test — its role in maintaining fluid balance, normal range, and causes or symptoms of high and low sodium levels.
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Learn about the eGFR Test – its normal range, stages of kidney disease, causes of low eGFR, symptoms, and how it helps monitor kidney function.
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Learn about the Calcium Test — its importance, normal ranges, causes of high or low calcium levels, symptoms, and how it relates to bone and kidney health.
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Learn about the Uric Acid Test — what it measures, causes of high or low uric acid levels, related symptoms, and normal ranges for men, women, and children.
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The Creatinine Test measures waste levels in blood to check kidney function. High creatinine may indicate kidney disease, while low levels reflect muscle loss.
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The BUN (Blood Urea Nitrogen) Test measures urea levels in your blood. It helps assess kidney and liver function. High or low BUN can indicate health issues.
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The VLDL (Very Low-Density Lipoprotein) Test measures “bad cholesterol” linked to triglycerides. High VLDL increases the risk of heart attack and stroke.
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