Understand Your Lab Results

An enzyme found mostly in the liver. High levels can indicate liver damage.

An enzyme found in the liver and heart. Often tested alongside ALT.

The protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen.

Cells of the immune system that protect the body against infectious disease.

Tiny blood cells that help your body form clots to stop bleeding.

A hormone that tells your thyroid gland how much thyroid hormone to produce.

Measures your average blood sugar levels over the past 2 to 3 months.

Measures the amount of sugar (glucose) in your blood after fasting.

Often called 'bad' cholesterol because it can build up in your arteries.

Often called 'good' cholesterol because it helps remove other forms of cholesterol from your bloodstream.

A waste product from muscle breakdown, used to measure how well kidneys filter waste.

Measures the amount of nitrogen in your blood that comes from urea.

Essential for strong bones, immune function, and overall health.

Crucial for nerve tissue health, brain function, and the production of red blood cells.

Measures the amount of iron in your blood.

A blood cell protein that contains iron. It represents your body's stored iron.

A protein made by the liver. High levels indicate inflammation in the body.

A waste product from the breakdown of purines (found in foods). High levels cause gout.

The most abundant mineral in the body, vital for bones, heart, and nerves.

Important for muscle and nerve function, blood sugar control, and blood pressure.