Hemoccult test checks the presence of blood in stool of a patient. While some blood may be clearly visible in tool, at times, it might not be seen with the naked eye. This test can be helpful in detecting hidden blood in stool. One only needs to send a small sample using a special card… Continue reading Hemoccult Test
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Normal Uric Acid Levels
Uric acid is a waste byproduct made during the process of purine breakdown by the body. Purine is a type of chemical that naturally occurs in the body. It is also present in some foods. The uric acid thus produced travels through the bloodstream, gets filtered by the kidneys, and eventually gets removed along with… Continue reading Normal Uric Acid Levels
Hematocrit levels in Blood – Normal, Low, High
Hematocrit is a measure that gives the proportion in volume of the blood made of red blood cells. The reading is expressed in form of percentage. Hematocrit test measures the percentage of blood volume, which is made of red blood cells. The measurement is based on the amount or number of red cells in blood… Continue reading Hematocrit levels in Blood – Normal, Low, High
Serum Triglycerides
Serum triglycerides refer to a type of fat in your blood that occur when man consumes more calories than the body needs. The fats are burned for energy between meals and they are stored in the fat cells. Serum triglycerides lesser than 150 mg are desirable. However higher levels indicate chances of liver disease, heart… Continue reading Serum Triglycerides