A mammogram is an exam that allows the internal region of the breasts to be viewed, with the aim of identifying changes that may indicate the development of breast cancer. The mammography exam is normally recommended for women aged 40 and overhowever women aged 35 who have a family history of breast cancer should also […]
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Lipase is a digestive enzyme produced mainly in the pancreas and its function is to break down dietary fat into smaller molecules, so that they can be absorbed by the intestine. In addition to the pancreas, the mouth and stomach also produce some lipase to facilitate digestion. The lipase test is normally indicated to investigate […]
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The leukogram is a part of the blood test that evaluates leukocytes, also called white blood cells, which are the cells responsible for the body’s defense. This test indicates the number of neutrophils, rods or segmented neutrophils, lymphocytes, monocytes, eosinophils and basophils present in the blood. Increased white blood cell levels, known as leukocytosis, can […]
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LDH, also called lactic dehydrogenase or lactate dehydrogenase, is an enzyme present within cells responsible for the metabolism of glucose in the body. Changes in LDH levels may indicate the presence of acute or chronic diseases that must be evaluated by a doctor. This enzyme can be found in various organs and tissues and, therefore, […]
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The transferrin saturation index corresponds to the amount, in percentage, of iron that is bound to transferrin. This way, it is possible to assess whether there is an excess or lack of iron and whether it is being transported through the body correctly. Transferrin is a protein produced mainly by the liver that is responsible […]
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The complete blood count is a blood test that evaluates the cells that make up the blood, such as leukocytes or white blood cells, red blood cells, also called red blood cells or erythrocytes, and platelets. This test is carried out by analyzing a blood sample and, when altered, can be indicative of anemia, inflammation, […]
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HBsAg is the test carried out to diagnose hepatitis B and is carried out by collecting a small blood sample in which the presence or absence of a protein present on the surface of the hepatitis B virus is checked in the bloodstream. The HBsAg test is normally requested together with the anti-HBs test, which […]
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The electrocardiogram, or ECG, is an exam carried out to evaluate the electrical activity of the heart, thus observing the rhythm, quantity and speed of its beats. This exam is carried out using a device that draws graphs on this information about the heart. The electrocardiogram is capable of identifying some diseases, such as arrhythmias, […]
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Estimated average blood glucose is a measure of the average amount of glucose in the blood in the period of 2 to 3 months before the exam and is calculated based on the results of the glycated hemoglobin measurement, which indicates how glucose levels were controlled during this period. . Although this measurement can be […]
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The fasting blood glucose test is used to measure the level of glucose in the bloodstream, being useful for investigating the diagnosis of diabetes, and for monitoring the blood sugar levels of people who are diabetic or at risk for this disease. The normal fasting glucose value is up to 99 mg/dL. Fasting blood glucose, […]
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