Hb.electrophoresis
Hemoglobin electrophoresis Hemoglobin electrophoresis is a blood test that can detect different types of hemoglobin.[1] It uses the principles of gel electrophoresis to separate out the various types of hemoglobin and is a type of native gel electrophoresis. The test can detect abnormal levels of HbS, the form associated with sickle-cell disease, as well as […]
CBC
Complete blood count A complete blood count (CBC) is a blood panel requested by a doctor or other medical professional that gives information about the cells in a patient’s blood, such as the cell count for each blood cell type and the concentrations of hemoglobin. A scientist or lab technician performs the requested testing and […]
CREATININE
What is the normal range for a creatinine blood test? The creatinine blood test measures the level of creatinine in the blood. The result of this blood test is useful, as it is an important marker of how well the kidneys are working. Creatinine is the waste product of creatine, which the muscles use […]
2HR-PPG
Two-Hour Postprandial Glucose Does this test have other names? Glucose, postprandial; glucose, two-hour postprandial; two-hour PPG; two-hour postprandial blood sugar What is this test? This is a blood test to check for diabetes. If you have diabetes, your body doesn’t make enough insulin to keep your blood sugar in check. This means your blood […]
Sed-rate(ESR)
Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) What is an erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR)? An erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) is a type of blood test that measures how quickly erythrocytes (red blood cells) settle at the bottom of a test tube that contains a blood sample. Normally, red blood cells settle relatively slowly. A faster-than-normal rate may […]
URIC ACID
Uric Acid Test (Blood Analysis) Uric acid and the uric acid blood test A uric acid blood test, also known as a serum uric acid measurement, determines how much uric acid is present in your blood. The test can help determine how well your body produces and removes uric acid. Uric acid is a chemical […]
LDL-CHOL
LDL Cholesterol What is being tested? Low-density lipoprotein (LDL cholesterol, LDL-C) is one type of lipoprotein that carries cholesterol in the blood. LDL-C consists mostly of cholesterol and similar substances with a small amount of protein. Most often, this test involves using a formula to calculate the amount of LDL-C in blood based on results […]
2HR-PPG
Two-Hour Postprandial Glucose Does this test have other names? Glucose, postprandial; glucose, two-hour postprandial; two-hour PPG; two-hour postprandial blood sugar What is this test? This is a blood test to check for diabetes. If you have diabetes, your body doesn’t make enough insulin to keep your blood sugar in check. This means your blood […]