Folic acid, also known as Vitamin B9 or B11, is an important part of the Vitamin B complex. Normal folate levels range between 10 and 40 nmol/L; levels below 10 nmol/L indicate a deficiency and can...
Ferritin is present in your blood as a measure of the amount of iron in your bone marrow and liver. When you do not consume enough iron, your body uses its stock of ferritin to...
Alanine aminotransferase (ALT) is an enzyme found primarily in liver cells, and to a lesser extent in other cells of the body. When the liver is damaged or inflamed, excess ALT can leak into the...
The abbreviation LDL stands for Low Density Lipoprotein. This is also known as “bad cholesterol”. It is important for cardiovascular health that the amount of LDL cholesterol in your body is not too high. You...
Often referred to as the “sunshine vitamin”, vitamin D is an essential nutrient that plays a key role in a variety of bodily functions. Although our bodies can make vitamin D through exposure to sunlight,...
Hemoglobin (Hb) is part of the red blood cells in our body. It is important to maintain a healthy hemoglobin level to feel our best and ensure our body can function properly. When our hemoglobin...
The abbreviation HDL stands for High Density Lipoprotein. This is also known as “good cholesterol”. It is possible to test your HDL value with a home cholesterol test. Cholesterol tests allow you check whether your...
Chlamydia is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and is caused by the bacteria chlamydia trachomatis. Never heard of Chlamydia before? That is not surprising, because even though it is one of...
When most people think of a blood sugar test, they envision someone pricking their finger several times a day, especially after eating something sweet or containing carbohydrates. But did you know there is more than...
