C-reactive protein test
Overview C-reactive protein, also called CRP, is a protein made by the liver. The level of CRP increases when there''s inflammation in the body. A simple blood test can check your C-reactive
Blood pressure chart: What your reading means
Ideal blood pressure is categorized as normal. Increased blood pressure may be categorized as elevated, stage 1 or stage 2 depending on the specific numbers. A diagnosis of high
Ferritin test
Overview A ferritin test measures the amount of ferritin in the blood. Ferritin is a blood protein that contains iron. This test can be used to find out how much iron the body stores. If a ferritin
Thyroid peroxidase antibody test: What is it?
The thyroid peroxidase antibody test is a blood test. Sometimes it''s done to help find out if a person has thyroid disease that''s caused by an immune system condition. The test isn''t used alone
High cholesterol
High cholesterol can be inherited. That means it can pass from parents to children through genes. But high cholesterol often is the result of lifestyle choices such as not getting enough
Urine color
Overview Regular urine color ranges from clear to pale yellow. But certain things can change the color. Foods such as beets, blackberries and fava beans can turn urine pink or red, for
Frecuencia cardíaca: ¿cuál es la normal?
Una frecuencia cardíaca en reposo normal para los adultos oscila entre 60 y 100 latidos por minuto. Tu frecuencia cardíaca en reposo es la cantidad de veces que tu corazón late cada
Triglycerides: Why do they matter?
Triglycerides are an important measure of heart health. Here''s why triglycerides matter — and what to do if your triglycerides are too high.
Hyponatremia
Hyponatremia is the term used when your blood sodium is too low. Learn about symptoms, causes and treatment of this potentially dangerous condition.
Creatinine test
Overview A creatinine test is a measure of how well the kidneys are doing their job of filtering waste from the blood. Creatinine is a chemical compound left over from energy-making
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