Normal Bilirubin Levels
What is bilirubin? Bilirubin is an orangey-yellow pigment that is present in the blood and its levels can be checked by bilirubin testing. The regular breakdown of the red blood…
Normal PSA Levels by Age
PSA is an abbreviated form for prostate specific antigen. The prostate cells manufacture this protein. A PSA blood test is used to determine the levels of PSA in the male…
Normal Thyroid levels
The thyroid gland is situated in the lower part of the neck which is just under Adam’s apple. It is an important component of the endocrine system. The thyroid gland…
PT INR Normal Values
If you are on anticoagulant medications or showing signs of bleeding problems, it is important that you know the PT INR normal values so you can compare, monitor and determine…
Normal Creatinine levels
There are a number of tests that are conducted to reveal vital information about the kidneys and the creatinine test is one of them. The metabolism of the muscles results…
D-Dimer Normal Range
What is D-dimer? Fibrinolysis can lead to the degradation of a blood clot resulting in the formation of a fibrin in the blood clot. This tiny protein fragment is called…
Monocytes High Levels, Causes
Do you know what monocytes are and what it means when monocytes high concentration in blood occurs? What are monocytes? The white blood cells or leukocytes play a vital role…
Bone Density Test Results
Have you undergone Densitometry and had your bone density test results explained to you? Bone density test, or densitometry, is a type of medical test that helps determine whether a…
Swine Flu Vaccine, Side Effects
Though the swine flu pandemic (H1N1) is over, the H1N1 virus still does exist, leading to on and off strain of seasonal influenza. It is better to have swine flu…
Blood Donation Facts, Requirements, Benefits
Blood donation facts are essential to be understood before you decide to donate blood. This will equip you with important information on how blood donation takes place. This is done…