Hemoglobin, or Hb, is a protein that is part of red blood cells and whose main function is to transport oxygen to all tissues of the body. The concentration of hemoglobin in red blood cells can be measured using a conventional blood test, the CBC, or using a rapid measuring device, similar to the diabetes […]
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Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin (MCH) is one of the blood test parameters that measures the average amount of hemoglobin within red blood cells, and may also be known as mean globular hemoglobin (HGM). The HCM, as well as the VCM, are requested in a blood count in order to identify the type of anemia the person […]
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D-dimer is a biological marker that indicates changes in the coagulation process. This happens because this marker is released into the blood when there is degradation of fibrin, a protein that is involved in the formation of clots. The D-dimer test is recommended by the doctor to assess the risk of thrombosis and pulmonary thromboembolism, […]
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Eosinophils are a type of blood defense cell that originates from the differentiation of a cell produced in the bone marrow, the myeloblast, and its objective is to defend the organism against the invasion of foreign microorganisms, being very important for the action of immune system. These defense cells are present in the blood in […]
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Gamma glutamyl transferase, or Gamma GT, is an enzyme produced in the pancreas, heart and liver, which is generally elevated in the blood when there is some change in one of these organs, such as pancreatitis, heart attack or cirrhosis, for example. To confirm or rule out the diagnosis of liver and biliary problems, the […]
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The serum iron test aims to check the concentration of iron in a person’s blood, making it possible to identify whether there is a deficiency or overload of this mineral, which may indicate nutritional deficiencies, anemia or liver problems, for example, depending on the amount of iron in the blood. blood. Serum iron measurement is […]
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Alkaline phosphatase is an enzyme present in various tissues of the body that is released into the blood mainly from the bones and liver, by the cells that line the channels that transport bile to the intestine. High alkaline phosphatase may indicate problems such as hepatitis, bile duct obstruction and hyperparathyroidism. Low alkaline phosphatase can […]
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FSH, known as follicle-stimulating hormone, is produced by the pituitary gland and its function is to regulate the production of sperm and the maturation of eggs during the fertile age. Thus, FSH is a hormone linked to fertility and its concentration in the blood helps to identify whether the testicles and ovaries are functioning correctly. […]
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Ferritin is a protein produced by the liver responsible for storing iron in the body. This test allows you to check the amount of iron in your blood and monitor the response to treatment in case of iron deficiency. Ferritin levels may be altered in the case of anemia, excessive alcohol consumption and infections, for […]
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The estradiol test measures the levels of this hormone in the blood and is mainly indicated to evaluate the functioning of the ovaries, investigate the cause of problems such as infertility or absence of menstruation and monitor the treatment of menopause in women. Estradiol, or E2, is a type of estrogen and, although it is […]
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