The volume of the uterus is measured through imaging tests requested by the gynecologist, such as transvaginal and abdominal ultrasound, and can be up to 90 cm3 in adult women, however, it may vary throughout the woman’s development, pregnancy or the presence of gynecological changes. In most cases, the change in uterine volume is considered […]
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TGO and TGP, also known as transaminases, are enzymes normally measured with the aim of evaluating liver health. TGO, known as oxaloacetic transaminase or AST (aspartate aminotransferase) is produced in various tissues, such as the heart, muscles and liver, and is located inside liver cells. Therefore, when there is an increase in TGO levels alone, […]
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The glomerular filtration rate, or simply GFR, is a laboratory measurement that allows the general practitioner and the nephrologist to evaluate the functioning of the person’s kidneys, this measurement being important for diagnosing and checking the stage of chronic kidney disease (CKD), which makes the GFR also essential for establishing the best treatment, if necessary. […]
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The INR is a test that evaluates blood clotting and is indicated to identify clotting problems, monitor treatment with anticoagulants, assess the risk of bleeding and liver function. When the INR is high it means that the blood is thinner than normal and, therefore, symptoms such as bleeding from the nose or gums, vomiting or […]
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