Your lab results with Clinician review
A level between 3.9 and 5.6 mmol/L is considered normal. If you had a random blood glucose test, a normal result depends on when you last ate.
To screen for kidney disease if you have diabetes, high blood pressure or other conditions that increase the risk of kidney disease.
A GFR of 60 or higher is in the normal range. A GFR below 60 may mean kidney disease. A GFR of 15 of lower may mean kidney failure.
If there is too much or too little calcium in the blood, it may be a sign of a wide range of medical conditions, such as bone disease, thyroid disease, parathyroid disorders, kidney disease, and other conditions.
Abnormal magnesium levels can occur in conditions that affect the functioning of your kidneys or intestines.
Low albumin levels can be a sign of liver or kidney disease or another medical condition. High levels may be a sign of dehydration. Albumin is a protein made by your liver.
Bilirubin testing may be done to: Investigate jaundice — a yellowing of the skin and eyes caused by high levels of bilirubin.
A uric acid test is most often used to: Help diagnose gout. Help find the cause of frequent kidney stones. Monitor the uric acid level of people undergoing certain cancer treatments.
The cholesterol test checks your levels of: Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) or “bad” cholesterol. Having high levels of LDL cholesterol can lead to plaque buildup in your arteries and result in heart disease or stroke. High-density lipoprotein (HDL) or “good” cholesterol.
A triglycerides test is used to understand your risk for heart disease, stroke, and other conditions that involve your arteries, such as peripheral arterial disease. The test is also used to help monitor heart conditions and treatments to lower the risk of heart disease.
An HDL cholesterol test measures the amount of high-density lipoprotein (good) cholesterol in your blood. High HDL levels may lower your risk for heart disease.
LDL cholesterol is often called "bad" cholesterol because it causes plaque to build up inside your arteries and leads to heart disease.
Non-HDL cholesterol, as its name implies, simply subtracts your high-density lipoprotein (HDL, or "good") cholesterol number from your total cholesterol number. So it contains all the "bad" types of cholesterol.
To calculate your cholesterol ratio, divide your total cholesterol number by your HDL cholesterol number. So if your total cholesterol is 200 mg/dL (5.2 mmol/L) and your HDL is 50 mg/dL (1.3 mmol/L), your ratio would be 4-to-1. Higher ratios mean a higher risk of heart disease.
The high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) test is a blood test that finds lower levels of C-reactive protein (CRP). This protein measures general levels of inflammation in your body. The hs-CRP can be used to find the risk for heart disease and stroke in people who don't already have heart disease.
Iron tests measure different substances in the blood to check iron levels in your body. Iron is a mineral that's essential for making red blood cells. Red blood cells carry oxygen from your lungs to the rest of your body. Iron is also important for healthy muscles, bone marrow, and organ function. Iron levels that are too low or too high can cause serious health problems.
A (TIBC) test measures the blood's ability to attach itself to iron and transport it around the body. A transferrin test is similar. If you have iron deficiency anaemia (a lack of iron in your blood), your iron level will be low but your TIBC will be high
Measures how much iron is bound to transferrin. This number is a percentage, calculated by dividing the serum iron by the TIBC. A lower TSAT indicates iron deficiency.
Both high and low levels of vitamin B-12 may indicate an underlying problem. Low levels of B-12 can suggest anemia, an internal parasite, and hyperthyroidism. High levels of B-12 may increase your risk for cancer,
Ferritin is a blood protein that contains iron. A ferritin test helps your doctor understand how much iron your body stores. If a ferritin test reveals that your blood ferritin level is lower than normal, it indicates your body's iron stores are low and you have iron deficiency. As a result, you could be anemic.
A sodium blood test measures the amount of sodium in your blood. Sodium is a type of electrolyte. Electrolytes are electrically charged minerals. They help control the amount of fluid and the balance of acids and bases (pH balance) in your body. Sodium also helps your nerves and muscles work properly.6
A potassium blood test measures the amount of potassium in your blood. Potassium is a type of electrolyte. Electrolytes are electrically charged minerals that help control fluid levels and the balance of acids and bases (pH balance) in your body. They also help control muscle and nerve activity and perform other important functions.
If you show signs of liver disease or a bone disorder, your doctor may order an alkaline phosphatase (ALP) test to measure the amount of the enzyme in your blood and help in diagnosing the problem.
The purpose of an AST blood test is to detect damage to cells. If cells in your liver are damaged, it can cause AST to leak into your blood, so an AST blood test can help find liver issues.
An ALT test measures the amount of ALT in the blood. When liver cells are damaged, they release ALT into the bloodstream. High levels of ALT in your blood may be a sign of a liver injury or disease. Some types of liver disease cause high ALT levels before you have symptoms of the disease.
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