What does it mean if your RDW is high?
Red blood cell distribution width is a measure of the average size of the red blood cells. Red blood cells are important because they…
HealthMatters.io · Jun 19
Biomarkers
HealthMatters.io · Jun 19
What if specific gravity of urine is low?
A low urine specific gravity test indicates that the concentration of your urine is close to that of water. This is usually not a…
HealthMatters.io · Jun 18
How long to fast before blood work?
Overview: Some blood tests will require you to fast beforehand. In these cases, your doctor will instruct you not to eat or drink anything,…
HealthMatters.io · Jun 17
What is MCHC (Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin Concentration)?
What is MCHC? Although closely related, mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration (MCHC) and mean corpuscular hemoglobin (MCH) are distinct measurements. While MCH represents the average…
HealthMatters.io · Jun 16
What is Creatine phosphokinase (CPK)?
Introduction Creatine phosphokinase (CPK) is an enzyme in the body. It is found mainly in the heart, brain, and skeletal muscle. The main task…
HealthMatters.io · Jun 15
What the heck is PSA?
Introduction: PSA stands for Prostate-specific antigen. PSA is a substance made by cells in the prostate gland (both normal cells and cancer cells). PSA is mostly found in semen,…
HealthMatters.io · Jun 14
What the heck is LDH?
Introduction: Lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) is an enzyme that helps produce energy in the body. Other names: Lactic Dehydrogenase, Lactate Dehydrogenase Function: Lactate dehydrogenase (LDH)…
HealthMatters.io · Jun 13
What is SHBG?
Sex hormone-binding globulin (SHBG) is a protein that binds tightly to the primary sex hormones testosterone, dihydrotestosterone, and estradiol (an estrogen). In this bound…
HealthMatters.io · Jun 12
What is Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)?
Thiamine is vitamin B1, a member of the B complex group of vitamins. It’s especially important in the body for nervous system and muscle…
HealthMatters.io · Jun 11
What is the Prothrombin Time (PT)?
The Prothrombin Time (PT) is a blood test that evaluates how long it takes for blood to clot. Why is the test performed? The…
HealthMatters.io · Jun 10