Glycated hemoglobin (or HBA1c) reflects the average blood glucose level over the preceding three months. (The three month period corresponds to the mean life time of red blood cells).
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Glycated hemoglobin (or HBA1c) reflects the average blood glucose level over the preceding three months. (The three month period corresponds to the mean life time of red blood cells).
Glucose comprises the main energy source of human cells and is derived from carbohydrates catabolism.
Urine analysis is a frequent and important test, performed during a routine check-up, for diagnostic purposes, during pregnancy as well as pre-operatively.
A complete blood count is an essential test that provides the physician with important information on all blood cells. It is used for diagnostic and screening purposes, as well as for the follow-up of various diseases.
Gamma glutamyl transferase is an enzyme found mainly in the liver and in the bile ducts and constitutes a sensitive diagnostic index when it comes to liver and biliary disease.
Calcium is one of the most important minerals in the human body. It is mainly stored in bone and a small amount is circulating in blood either free or bound to proteins such as albumin.
Amylase is an enzyme found in the salivary glands and in the pancreas. It is also found in smaller quantity in other tissues. It hydrolyzes complex carbohydrates in the small intestine, assisting thus in digestion.
Alkaline phosphatase is encountered in the liver, the bones, the intestines and the placenta. ALP value in blood accounts for the sum of its isoenzymes found in the aforementioned organs. ALP electrophoresis screens and analyzes each isoenzyme’s quantity in the different organs.
Also called thrombocytes, they are the smallest blood cells and play a fundamental role in blood clotting. In case of a vessel’s injury, platelets aggregate and adhere to the vessel’s wall forming a clot.
Prostate Specific Antigen or PSA is produced by the prostate gland and it is a main component of the seminal fluid. It is a reliable marker for the diagnosis of prostate cancer.