Lab test
|
Marker for
|
B-Hb, haemoglobin |
Blood count. Transports oxygen. |
B-EPK, erythrocytes |
Number of red blood cells |
B-EVF, erythrocyte volume fraction |
Number of red blood cells in relation to the total blood volume. |
Erc-MCV |
Size of red blood cells |
Erc-MCH |
The hemoglobin content per red blood cell. |
Erc-MCHC |
Hemoglobin concentration per red blood cell |
B-LPK, leukocytes |
Number of white blood cells. Increases i.a. in case of infection. |
B-TPK, platelets |
The number of thrombocytes/platelets is important for blood coagulation |
S-TIBC |
Iron binding capacity. |
B-SR, blood sedimentation rate |
Elevated in the presence of disease, especially infections and inflammations |
S-CRP |
Acute phase protein that is increased during infections/inflammations. |
S-Creatinine |
Kidney value. Affected by muscle mass. |
S-Sodium |
Sodium salt. |
S-Potassium |
Check of the body’s fluid and salt balance. |
S-Cobalamin |
Vitamin B12 is essential for the formation, maintenance and correct functioning of cells (e.g. nerve cells). |
S-Calcium |
Calcium is a mineral found in the kidneys, intestines, nervous system and bones. |
S-Albumin |
Protein formed in the liver. |
S-Bilirubin |
Yellow colored waste product from red blood cells. |
S-ASAT |
Enzyme that is elevated in the presence of disease of the heart, liver, muscles and kidneys. |
S-ALAT |
Enzyme found mainly in the liver. Elevated in the presence of disease or injury. |
S-ALP, alkaline phosphatase |
Enzyme found in the bile duct walls. Elevated in the presence of damage to liver and bones. |
S-gamma-GT |
Enzyme found mainly in the liver. Elevated in the presence of damage to the liver and bile ducts and on the overconsumption of alcohol. |
S-Urat |
Uric acid, elevated in the presence of some diseases (e.g. kidney disease, blood diseases) and on taking certain drugs. |
S/P Glucose |
Blood sugar. Elevated in the presence of diabetes and prediabetes. |
S-Cholesterol |
Essential blood lipid that is considered a risk factor for cardiovascular disease. |
S-Triglycerides |
Blood lipid that is considered a risk factor for cardiovascular disease. |
S-HDL |
The “good” cholesterol. |
S-LDL |
The “bad” cholesterol. |
S-LDL/HDL ratio |
Risk marker for cardiovascular disease. |
P-non-HDL |
The sum of all “bad” cholesterol |
S-TSH* |
Metabolic test. * Screening for women only. |
PSA* |
Prostate test. * For men only. |