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Know Your Blood Paramters: Uric Acid
1. Parameter Name  Uric Acid 2. Test Type  Blood 3. Normal Range Men : 3.4 – 7.0 mg/dL Women : 2.4 – 6.0 mg/dL (Ranges may vary slightly by laboratory) 4. High Levels Indicate  Hyperuricemia, which may occur due to excessive purine metabolism, kidney dysfunction, high alcohol or meat intake, certain cancers, or medications like diuretics. High uric acid levels can lead to gout or uric acid kidney stones. 5. Low Levels Indicate  Uncommon but may be seen in liver disease,
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Know Your Blood Parameter: Albumin
Parameter Name  Albumin Test Type  Blood Normal Range  3.5 – 5.0 g/dL High Levels Indicate  Rare — may suggest dehydration or high-protein diet. Low Levels Indicate  Liver disease, kidney disease, malnutrition, chronic illness, or inflammation. Why It's Tested  Assesses liver function and nutritional status. Associated Symptoms (if abnormal)  Swelling (edema), fatigue, delayed wound healing, ascites What To Do If Abnormal  Evaluate with liver/kidney tests, dietary rev
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Know Your Blood Parameter: Globulin
Parameter Name  Globulin Test Type  Blood Normal Range  2.0 – 3.5 g/dL High Levels Indicate  Chronic inflammation, infections, autoimmune disorders, multiple myeloma. Low Levels Indicate  Kidney disease, liver disease, immunodeficiency, or protein-losing conditions. Why It's Tested  Helps evaluate immune function, liver health, and protein balance. Associated Symptoms (if abnormal)  Recurrent infections, fatigue, weight loss, swelling What To Do If Abnormal  Evaluate
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Know Your Blood Parameter: A/G Ratio
Parameter Name  A/G Ratio (Albumin/Globulin Ratio) Test Type  Blood Normal Range  1.0 – 2.2 High Levels Indicate  Low globulin levels; may suggest genetic immune disorders or leukemia. Low Levels Indicate  High globulin levels — often due to chronic infections, autoimmune diseases, or liver/kidney disease. Why It's Tested  Assesses protein balance; helps distinguish causes of abnormal total protein. Associated Symptoms (if abnormal)  Generally asymptomatic, may show si
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Know Your Blood Parameter: Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN)
Parameter Name  Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN) Test Type  Blood Normal Range  7 – 20 mg/dL (adults) High Levels Indicate  Impaired kidney function, dehydration, high protein intake, or GI bleeding. Low Levels Indicate  Malnutrition, liver dysfunction, overhydration. Why It's Tested  To assess kidney function and detect urea buildup due to reduced filtration. Associated Symptoms (if abnormal)  Fatigue, confusion, nausea, swelling (in kidney failure). What To Do If Abnormal Â
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Know Your Blood Parameter: Serum Creatinine
Parameter Name  Serum Creatinine Test Type  Blood Normal Range  Men: 0.74 – 1.35 mg/dL Women: 0.59 – 1.04 mg/dL High Levels Indicate  Impaired kidney function, dehydration, muscle injury, or medications. Low Levels Indicate  Low muscle mass, malnutrition, pregnancy. Why It's Tested  Core marker to assess kidney filtration ability. Associated Symptoms (if abnormal)  Swelling, fatigue, confusion, decreased urine output (in advanced stages). What To Do If Abnormal  Repe
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Know Your Blood Parameter: BUN/Creatinine Ratio
1. Parameter Name  BUN: Creatinine Ratio 2. Test Type  Blood 3. Normal Range Typical Range : 10:1 to 20:1 (May vary slightly based on the lab) 4. High Levels Indicate  May indicate dehydration, gastrointestinal bleeding, high protein intake, or catabolic states. A high ratio with elevated BUN and normal creatinine often suggests prerenal causes. 5. Low Levels Indicate  May suggest liver disease, malnutrition, or acute tubular necrosis where creatinine rises disproportiona
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Know Your Blood Parameter: Urea
Parameter Name  Urea Test Type  Blood Normal Range  10 – 40 mg/dL High Levels Indicate  Kidney dysfunction, dehydration, heart failure, excessive protein breakdown. Low Levels Indicate  Liver failure, malnutrition, overhydration. Why It's Tested  To assess nitrogen waste excretion by the kidneys. Associated Symptoms (if abnormal)  Nausea, confusion, fatigue, swelling (with high levels) What To Do If Abnormal  Evaluate with creatinine and BUN, review hydration and prot
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Know Your Blood Parameter: Uric Acid
Parameter Name Uric Acid Test Type Blood Normal Range Men: 2.5–7.0 mg/dL (some sources 4.0–8.5) Women: 1.5–6.0 mg/dL (some sources 2.7–7.3) High Levels (Hyperuricemia) Causes: overproduction (high-purine diet, cell breakdown), reduced excretion (kidney issues, diuretics, dehydration, alcohol) May indicate : gout, uric acid kidney stones, chronic kidney disease, metabolic syndrome, tumorlysis syndrome Low Levels (Hypouricemia) Causes: rare genetic/kidney tubular disorders (
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Know Your Blood Parameter: eGFR
Parameter Name  eGFR (Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate) Test Type  Blood (calculated from creatinine) Normal Range  ≥ 90 mL/min/1.73 m² (with no kidney damage). High Levels Indicate  Not clinically relevant (may reflect overestimation in muscle wasting). Low Levels Indicate  Reduced kidney filtration, indicating CKD stages 1–5 based on value. Why It's Tested  Best marker to evaluate kidney function and classify CKD stages. Associated Symptoms (if abnormal)  Often s
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Know Your Blood Parameter: Triiodothyronine (T3)
Parameter Name  Total T3 (Triiodothyronine) Test Type  Blood Normal Range  Adults: 80 – 200 ng/dL High Levels Indicate  Hyperthyroidism, thyroiditis, Graves’ disease, or excess thyroid hormone intake. Low Levels Indicate  Hypothyroidism, starvation, chronic illness, or pituitary dysfunction. Why It's Tested  To evaluate thyroid function and diagnose hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism. Associated Symptoms (if abnormal)  High: Anxiety, palpitations, weight loss Low: Fati
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Know Your Blood Parameter: Thyroxine (T4)
Parameter Name  Total T4 (Thyroxine) Test Type  Blood Normal Range  5.0 – 12.0 µg/dL High Levels Indicate  Hyperthyroidism, Graves’ disease, thyroid inflammation, pregnancy (transient). Low Levels Indicate  Hypothyroidism, pituitary disease, iodine deficiency. Why It's Tested  To assess overall thyroid hormone levels in suspected thyroid dysfunction. Associated Symptoms (if abnormal)  High: Weight loss, tremors, heat intolerance Low: Constipation, fatigue, depression
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Know Your Blood Parameter: Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH)
Parameter Name  Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) Test Type  Blood Normal Range  0.4 – 4.0 mIU/L High Levels Indicate  Underactive thyroid (primary hypothyroidism), Hashimoto’s disease, iodine deficiency. Low Levels Indicate  Overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism), pituitary gland problems, or medication effects. Why It's Tested  Primary screening test for thyroid disorders; reflects thyroid-pituitary feedback. Associated Symptoms (if abnormal)  High: Fatigue, weight gai
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Know Your Blood Parameter: Apolipoprotein A1 (ApoA1)
Parameter Name  Apolipoprotein A1 (ApoA1) Test Type  Blood Normal Range  Men: 110 – 180 mg/dL Women: 120 – 200 mg/dL High Levels Indicate  Generally protective; reflects high HDL and reduced heart disease risk. Low Levels Indicate  Increased cardiovascular risk; linked with low HDL, smoking, metabolic disorders. Why It's Tested  To assess HDL function and heart disease risk more accurately than HDL alone. Associated Symptoms (if abnormal)  Usually asymptomatic; risk ac
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Know Your Blood Parameter: Vitamin D (25-OH)
Parameter Name  Vitamin D (25-Hydroxyvitamin D) Test Type  Blood Normal Range  20–50 ng/mL High Levels Indicate  Excessive supplementation may lead to toxicity, causing nausea, weakness, and kidney issues. Low Levels Indicate  Deficiency; associated with bone pain, muscle weakness, increased risk of fractures. Why It's Tested  To assess bone health, calcium absorption, and identify deficiency or toxicity. Associated Symptoms (if abnormal)  Fatigue, bone pain, muscle we
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Know Your Blood Parameter: Apolipoprotein B (ApoB)
Parameter Name  Apolipoprotein B (ApoB) Test Type  Blood Normal Range  < 90 mg/dL (optimal for low-risk) < 70 mg/dL (for high cardiovascular risk) High Levels Indicate  High levels of atherogenic particles (LDL, VLDL); strong predictor of heart disease. Low Levels Indicate  Lower cardiovascular risk; may be seen with aggressive lipid-lowering therapy. Why It's Tested  To estimate total number of atherogenic particles better than LDL-C. Associated Symptoms (if abnormal)
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Know Your Blood Parameter: Vitamin B12
Parameter Name  Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin) Test Type  Blood Normal Range  160–950 pg/mL High Levels Indicate  Rare; may be due to supplementation or liver disease. Low Levels Indicate  Deficiency; can lead to anemia, neurological issues, fatigue. Why It's Tested  To diagnose deficiency, especially in individuals with anemia or neurological symptoms. Associated Symptoms (if abnormal)  Fatigue, weakness, numbness, memory issues. What To Do If Abnormal Increase intake throug
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Know Your Blood Parameter: Folate (Vitamin B9)
Parameter Name  Vitamin B9 (Folate/Folic Acid) Test Type  Blood Normal Range  4–20 ng/mL High Levels Indicate  Generally non-toxic; excess usually excreted. Low Levels Indicate  Deficiency; may cause anemia, fatigue, mouth sores. Why It's Tested  To detect deficiency, especially in pregnant women or individuals with anemia. Associated Symptoms (if abnormal)  Fatigue, weakness, irritability, shortness of breath. What To Do If Abnormal  Increase intake through diet or s
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Know Your Blood Parameter: Vitamin A
Parameter Name  Vitamin A (Retinol) Test Type  Blood Normal Range  20–60 µg/dL High Levels Indicate  Toxicity; may cause liver damage, headaches, blurred vision. Low Levels Indicate  Deficiency; can lead to night blindness, dry eyes, increased infection risk. Why It's Tested  To assess vitamin A status, especially in individuals with vision issues or malnutrition. Associated Symptoms (if abnormal)  Night blindness, dry skin, frequent infections. What To Do If Abnormal
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Know Your Blood Parameter: Vitamin E
Parameter Name  Vitamin E (Alpha-Tocopherol) Test Type  Blood Normal Range  5.5–17 mg/L High Levels Indicate  Over-supplementation may increase bleeding risk. Low Levels Indicate  Deficiency can cause nerve and muscle damage. Why It's Tested  To evaluate antioxidant status and diagnose deficiencies. Associated Symptoms (if abnormal)  Muscle weakness, vision problems, immune dysfunction. What To Do If Abnormal  Adjust intake through diet or supplements; treat underlyin
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