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
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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
Albumin Globulin Ratio
Proteins are the dominant compounds in serum or the part of blood fluid when you remove the cells. Proteins form the basic components of enzymes and they are the building blocks for cells and body tissues. Hormones, clotting agents, and antibodies are also made of proteins. Serum proteins are grouped into albumin and globulins. Albumin… Continue reading Albumin Globulin Ratio
Serum Cholesterol Levels
Serum cholesterol refers to the level of cholesterol, which is found in blood stream. This substance occurs as a soft and waxy material within the blood and body cells. Not all cholesterol is bad as there is the so-called ‘good cholesterol’ and the ‘bad cholesterol’. Cholesterol helps in cell membranes, physiological processes, and synthesis of… Continue reading Serum Cholesterol Levels