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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The phosphorus test is carried out to monitor the amount of phosphorus in the blood and is requested by the doctor to monitor diseases that affect the kidneys or gastrointestinal tract. Generally, the doctor requests this test along with other tests, such as calcium, parathyroid hormone or vitamin D levels, for example. Phosphorus is a […]
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The albumin test is carried out to evaluate the levels of albumin circulating in the blood, being useful for evaluating the person’s nutritional status and identifying possible kidney or liver problems. Albumin is the protein present in the highest concentration circulating in the blood and is produced in the liver. This protein is necessary to […]
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Creatinine is a substance produced by muscles and eliminated by the kidneys, which serves to produce energy for muscle contraction. Analyzing blood creatinine levels is useful to investigate changes in the kidneys, such as kidney infection or failure, as in these situations creatinine is not eliminated correctly and tends to be higher than normal. The […]
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The creatinine clearance formula is used to evaluate kidney function by inferring the glomerular filtration rate, and can be calculated using creatinine measured in the blood or urine collected over 24 hours, which compares the concentration of creatinine in the blood with the amount that is eliminated in the urine. Generally, the 24-hour urine creatinine […]
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The cortisol test is indicated to check whether there are problems with the adrenal or pituitary glands, such as tumors, congenital adrenal hyperplasia and Addison’s disease, as cortisol is a hormone produced and regulated by these glands. Cortisol is a hormone that helps control stress, reduce inflammation, improve the functioning of the immune system and […]
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Rods are defense cells present in the immune system, which are released by the bone marrow and can be increased in cases of infections and acute inflammations, such as heart attack, burns or stress. Low values in the blood of rods, also known as rods, may indicate autoimmune diseases, reactions to some medications or treatments, […]
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Basophils are important cells for the immune system, and are normally increased in cases of allergy or prolonged inflammation such as asthma, rhinitis or urticaria, for example. Basophils have countless granules in their structure, which, in situations of inflammation or allergy, for example, release heparin and histamine to combat the problem. These cells are formed […]
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