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Biomarkers · 4 min read

What do elevated Ferritin levels mean?

Understanding Elevated Ferritin Levels Elevated ferritin levels can be indicative of various health conditions, as ferritin is a key protein involved in iron storage…

Biomarkers · 11 min read

What is Acute kidney injury (AKI)?

Acute kidney failure occurs when your kidneys suddenly become unable to filter waste products from your blood. When your kidneys lose their filtering ability,…

Biomarkers · 2 min read

Understanding High BUN/Creatinine Ratio Causes

A high BUN/creatinine ratio can be a significant indicator of various underlying health issues. This ratio compares the levels of blood urea nitrogen (BUN)…

Biomarkers · 2 min read

Hypo- and hyper-thyroidism: algorithm for screening and diagnosis

Screening, diagnosing, and managing hypothyroidism: ATA/AACE guidelines recommend screening for all patients with symptoms of hypothyroidism. For patients whoare asymptomatic, recommendations vary widely. However,…

Biomarkers · 4 min read

How to Understand Your Lab Results?

A laboratory (lab) test is a procedure in which a health care provider takes a sample of your blood, urine, other bodily fluid, or…

Biomarkers · 3 min read

Complete Blood Count

The complete blood count (CBC) is one of the most frequently ordered blood tests. It is essential to know that blood consists of two…