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HOMOCYSTEINE TEST

Homocysteine is an amino acid that is normally present in very small amounts in the blood.  Normally the vitamins B6, B12, and folate quickly convert homocysteine to other products but when there is a deficiency of these vitamins leaves the amino...

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GLUCOSE

The Glucose (Serum) Test, also known as the Fasting Blood Glucose Test, is the most common test used to diagnose hyperglycemia (higher than normal levels of blood sugar), hypoglycemia (lower than normal levels of blood sugar) and diabetes. It’s...

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FREE THYROXINE

Free T4 measures the free, unbound thyroxine levels in your bloodstream. Free T4 is typically elevated in hyperthyroidism, and lowered in hypothyroidism. Free or unbound T4 levels represent the level of hormone available for uptake and use by...

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FOLATE

A deficiency of folic acid is common in pregnant women,  alcoholics,  or individuals who do not have enough raw fruits and vegetables in their diet. The most reliable method of testing a folate deficiency is by checking the folate levels in both...

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FERRITIN TEST

The Ferritin Test measures the level of ferritin molecules in the blood. Ferritin is a protein in the body that binds to iron.  The level of ferritin correlates with the total amount of iron stored in the body.   Ferritin is low in those with...

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