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Albumin
To screen for and help diagnose a liver disorder or kidney disease sometimes to evaluate nutritional status especially in hospitalized patients Specimen:A blood sample drawn from a vein in your arm When To Get Tested: Routinely as part of the blood tests done for a physical when a healthcare practitioner thinks that you have symptoms of a liver disorder or kidney disease sometimes when you have unintended weight loss have symptoms associated with malnutrition or prior to a planned surgery Test Preparation:None Normal Test Result: 3.4 g/dL to 5.4 g/dL (34 to 54 g/L)

 

Alkaline-phosphatase-alp
To screen for or monitor treatment for a liver or bone disorder Specimen:A blood sample drawn from a vein in your arm When To Get Tested: As part of a routine liver panel or when you have symptoms of a liver or bone disorder Test Preparation:Fasting overnight preferred but not required Normal Test Result: 44 international units per liter (IU/L) to 147 international units per liter (IU/L)

 

Bilirubin
To screen for or monitor liver disorders or hemolytic anemia to monitor neonatal jaundice Specimen:In adults a blood sample drawn from a vein in the arm in newborns a blood sample from a heelstick non-invasive technology is available in some healthcare facilities that will measure bilirubin by using an instrument placed on the skin transcutaneous bilirubin meter When To Get Tested: When you have signs or symptoms of liver damage liver disease bile duct blockage hemolytic anemia or a liver-related metabolic problem or if a newborn has jaundice Test Preparation:You may need to fast nothing but water for several hours before the test fasting requirements vary by laboratory ask your lab or healthcare provider for instructions Normal Test Result: less than 0.3 mg/dL (less than 5.1 µmol/L) Total bilirubin: 0.1 to 1.2 mg/dL (1.71 to 20.5 µmol/L)

 

Creatinine
To evaluate the health of your kidneys to help diagnose kidney disease to monitor treatment for kidney disease Specimen:A blood sample drawn from a vein in your arm and or a 24-hour urine sample When To Get Tested: Routinely as part of a comprehensive or basic metabolic panel when your have signs and symptoms that may be due to kidney disease or damage or when you have a condition that may affect your kidneys and or be worsened by kidney dysfunction at intervals to monitor treatment for kidney disease or kidney function while on certain medications Test Preparation:You may be instructed to fast overnight or refrain from eating cooked meat some studies have shown that eating cooked meat prior to testing can temporarily increase the level of creatinine Normal Test Result: 0.84 milligrams per deciliter to 1.21 milligrams per deciliter (74.3 to 107 micromoles per liter), although this can vary from lab to lab, between men and women, and by age

 

Free-t3-and-total-t3
To evaluate fertility issues function of reproductive organs ovaries or testicles or pituitary function In children to evaluate early or delayed sexual maturation puberty Specimen:A blood sample drawn from a vein in your arm sometimes a random urine sample or 24-hour urine collection may be taken When To Get Tested: For women when you are having difficulty getting pregnant or are having irregular or absence of menstrual periods For men when your partner cannot get pregnant or you have a low sperm count low muscle mass or decreased sex drive When your healthcare provider thinks that you have symptoms of a pituitary disorder or hypothalamic disorder When a health practitioner suspects that a child has delayed or earlier than expected sexual maturation Test Preparation:None but the timing of a woman s sample will be correlated with her menstrual cycle Normal Test Result: 0.2 ng/dL to 0.5 ng/dL.

 

Free-t4
To help evaluate thyroid gland function to diagnose thyroid disease including hyperthyroidism and determine the cause to monitor effectiveness of treatment of a thyroid disorder Specimen:A blood sample taken from a vein in your arm When To Get Tested: When you have an abnormal TSH particularly with a normal free T4 result and or signs and symptoms of hyperthyroidism Test Preparation:None needed however certain medications can interfere with the free T3 and total T3 tests so tell your health practitioner about any drugs that you are taking Normal Test Result: 0.9 nanograms per deciliter (ng/dL) to 2.3 nanograms per deciliter (ng/dL), or 12 to 30 picomoles per liter (pmol/L)

 

Ldl-cholesterol
To determine your risk of developing heart disease to monitor effectiveness of lipid-lowering therapy Specimen:A blood sample drawn from a vein in your arm or from a fingerstick When To Get Tested: Screening as part of a health exam with a lipid profile every four to six years in adults with no risk factors for heart disease youth should be tested at least once between the ages of 9 and 11 and once again between the ages of 17 and 21 Monitoring may be done more frequently and at regular intervals when risk factors for heart disease are present when prior results showed high risk levels and or when undergoing treatment for unhealthy lipid levels Test Preparation:Laboratory tests for LDL-C typically require a 9 to 12-hour fast only water is permitted Your healthcare practitioner may decide that you may be tested without fasting Follow any instructions you are given and tell the person drawing your blood whether or not you have fasted For youths without risk factors testing may be done without fasting Normal Test Result:

 

Potassium
To determine whether your potassium level is within normal limits to help evaluate electrolyte balance to help determine the cause of and monitor treatment for illnesses associated with abnormal potassium levels in the body Specimen:A blood sample drawn from a vein in your arm sometimes a random or 24-hour urine sample When To Get Tested: When you have symptoms such as muscle weakness and or irregular heart beat cardiac arrhythmia or when an electrolyte imbalance is suspected at regular intervals when you are taking a medication and or have a disease or condition such as high blood pressure hypertension or kidney disease that can affect your potassium level as part of a routine medical exam Test Preparation:None Normal Test Result: Normally, your blood potassium level is 3.6 2 millimoles per liter (mmol/L). to 5.2 millimoles per liter (mmol/L).

 

Sodium
To determine whether your sodium level is within normal limits to help evaluate electrolyte balance and to help determine the cause of and monitor the treatment for illnesses associated with abnormal sodium levels in the body Specimen:A blood sample drawn from a vein in your arm sometimes a random or 24-hour urine sample When To Get Tested: If you are experiencing dehydration problems with blood pressure accumulating excess fluid edema or have non-specific symptoms as part of a routine health examination Test Preparation:None Normal Test Result: The normal range for blood sodium levels is 135 milliequivalents per liter to 145 milliequivalents per liter

 

Thyroid-stimulating-hormone-tsh
To screen for and help diagnose thyroid disorders to monitor treatment of hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism Specimen:A blood sample drawn from a vein in your arm or from pricking the heel of an infant When To Get Tested: For screening Newborn screening is widely recommended however there is no consensus within the medical community as to the age adult screening should begin or whether screening should be done For monitoring treatment as directed by your healthcare provider Otherwise when a person has symptoms of hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism and or an enlarged thyroid Test Preparation:None needed however certain medications can interfere with the TSH test so tell your health practitioner about any drugs that you are taking If you take thyroid hormone as treatment for thyroid disease it is recommended that your blood sample be drawn before you take your dose for that day Normal Test Result: from 0.4 mIU/L to 4.0 mIU/L for those with no symptoms of an under- or over-active thyroid

 

Uric-acid
To detect high levels of uric acid in the blood which could be a sign of the condition gout or to monitor uric acid levels when undergoing chemotherapy or radiation treatment to detect high levels of uric acid in the urine in order to diagnose the cause of kidney stones and to monitor those with gout who are at risk of developing such stones Specimen:A blood sample drawn from a vein in the arm or a 24-hour urine sample When To Get Tested: When you have joint pain or other symptoms that your healthcare practitioner suspects may be due to gout when you have had or are going to have certain chemotherapy or radiation therapies for cancer when you have recurrent kidney stones when you have gout or are otherwise at risk for kidney stone formation Test Preparation:None may be needed however some institutions recommend fasting Follow any instructions you are given Normal Test Result: 2.4 mg/dL -6.0 mg/dL (female) and 3.4 mg/dL -7.0 mg/dL (male)

 

Urinalysis
To screen for help diagnose and or monitor several diseases and conditions such as kidney disorders or urinary tract infections UTIs Specimen:One to two ounces of urine a sufficient sample is required for accurate results sometimes you may be directed to collect a sample using a clean-catch technique women should spread the labia of the vagina and clean from front to back men should wipe the tip of the penis Start to urinate let some urine fall into the toilet then collect one to two ounces of urine in the container provided then void the rest into the toilet When To Get Tested: When you have symptoms such as abdominal pain back pain frequent or painful urination sometimes as part of a health examination pregnancy check-up hospital admission or pre-surgical work-up Test Preparation:None Normal Test Result: normally slightly acid (4.5 - 7.2 normal range)

 

LDL Cholesterol
To screen for risk of developing heart disease to monitor effectiveness of lipid-lowering therapy Specimen:Most often a blood sample is collected from a vein in the arm Sometimes cholesterol is measured using a drop of blood collected by puncturing the skin on a finger A fingerstick sample is typically used when cholesterol is being measured on a portable testing device for example at a health fair When To Get Tested: Screening as part of a regular health exam with a lipid profile when no risk factors for heart disease are present adults should be tested once every four to six years children teens and young adults should be tested once between the ages of 9 and 11 and then again between the ages of 17 and 21 Monitoring may be done more frequently and at regular intervals when risk factors for heart disease are present when prior results showed high risk levels and or when undergoing treatment for unhealthy lipid levels Test Preparation:Cholesterol tests typically require fasting for 9-12 hours before the test only water is permitted Your healthcare practitioner may decide that you may be tested without fasting Follow any instructions you are given and tell the person drawing your blood whether or not you have fasted For youths without risk factors testing may be done without fasting Normal Test Result: < 100

 

HDL Cholesterol
To screen for risk of developing heart disease to monitor effectiveness of lipid-lowering therapy Specimen:Most often a blood sample is collected from a vein in the arm Sometimes cholesterol is measured using a drop of blood collected by puncturing the skin on a finger A fingerstick sample is typically used when cholesterol is being measured on a portable testing device for example at a health fair When To Get Tested: Screening as part of a regular health exam with a lipid profile when no risk factors for heart disease are present adults should be tested once every four to six years children teens and young adults should be tested once between the ages of 9 and 11 and then again between the ages of 17 and 21 Monitoring may be done more frequently and at regular intervals when risk factors for heart disease are present when prior results showed high risk levels and or when undergoing treatment for unhealthy lipid levels Test Preparation:Cholesterol tests typically require fasting for 9-12 hours before the test only water is permitted Your healthcare practitioner may decide that you may be tested without fasting Follow any instructions you are given and tell the person drawing your blood whether or not you have fasted For youths without risk factors testing may be done without fasting Normal Test Result: > 50

 

HbA1c

 

SGOT

 

SGPT
  • 17 Tests Included

    • Albumin
    • Alkaline-phosphatase-alp
    • Bilirubin
    • Creatinine
    • Free-t3-and-total-t3
    • Free-t4
    • Ldl-cholesterol
    • Potassium
    • Sodium
    • Thyroid-stimulating-hormone-tsh
    • Uric-acid
    • Urinalysis
    • LDL Cholesterol
    • HDL Cholesterol
    • HbA1c
    • SGOT
    • SGPT

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