Blood tests A-Z
Blood glucose test
Glucose is a simple sugar that supplies energy for your body. Blood glucose tests measure the amount of glucose in your blood.
Calcium blood test
Almost all the calcium in your body is found in your bones. The rest of it is found in your blood. This test is to find out if your blood calcium
Cholesterol and lipid tests
Lipids and cholesterol are fat-like substances in your body. A cholesterol (or lipid profile) test looks at the levels of cholesterol and other fats
C-reactive protein (CRP) blood test
CRP is a protein that is made in your liver and released into your bloodstream. Levels of CRP start to increase very soon
D-dimer test
A D-dimer test is a blood test that checks for blood-clotting problems. This test measures the amount of D-dimer, a protein your body
Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) blood test
The erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) blood test is often used to check for inflammation
Folate blood test
Folate is an important nutrient for making red blood cells and for repairing cells and nerve tissue in your body. A folate blood test checks .
Full blood count (FBC)
A full blood count (FBC) is a very common blood test. It’s also sometimes called a complete blood count (CBC) or full blood examination (FBE).
HbA1c test
HbA1c is a blood test that is used to diagnose type 2 diabetes. It is also used to monitor blood glucose control in people with diabetes.
hCG test
The human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) test is also known as the pregnancy test. This test measures the amount of the hormone hCG
International normalised ratio (INR) test
The international normalised ratio (INR) blood test tells you how long it takes for your blood to clot.
Iron studies blood test
In particular, iron is a vital part of haemoglobin, a protein found in red blood cells that helps carry oxygen around your body.
Kidney function blood tests
Kidney function tests are a group of blood tests that provide information on how well your kidneys are working. Most people have 2 kidneys.
Liver function tests
Liver function tests (also called LFTs) are blood tests that can provide information about how your liver is working.
Magnesium blood test
Magnesium is a mineral. Your body needs some magnesium for healthy muscles, nerves, bones and blood sugar levels.
Oestrogen blood test
Oestrogen (also known as estrogen) is a group of sex hormones. It’s produced by both females and males, although in much greater amounts
Prostate specific antigen (PSA) test
The prostate specific antigen (PSA) blood test measures the amount of prostate specific antigen in your blood.
Testosterone blood test
Testosterone is the main male sex hormone. It’s produced by both males and females, although usually in much greater amounts in males.
Thyroid function tests
Thyroid function tests are used to check for thyroid problems. The tests measure the amount of thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH), thyroxine
Troponin blood test
A troponin blood test is often done in people with chest pain. It can help to work out if your pain is caused by a heart attack.
Vitamin B12 test
Vitamin B12 is one of the B group of vitamins. It is also known as cobalamin. It is vital for making red blood cells and for cell and tissue repair.
Vitamin D test
Vitamin D2 and vitamin D3 need to be turned into 25-hydroxy-vitamin D to work effectively. This is done by your liver and kidneys.
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