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Diagnostic Tests

Information on the various types of diagnostic and laboratory tests. Its meaning and how to read medical results.

Alkaline phosphatase: What high or ow levels can indicate An alkaline phosphatase test is usually used to investigate liver or bone disease when signs and symptoms such as abdominal pain, dark urine, jaundice or bone deformities and pain appear,... Updated in 15/10/2019
Anti HBs Test: What is it and how to interpret the results An anti-hbs test is required to check if you have immunity against the hepatitis B virus, whether acquired through vaccination or after contracting the disease and being cured. Updated in 15/10/2019
Reference range for complete blood count The reference range for a complete blood count (CBC) generally varies according to your gender and age, however, it is also possible to observe differences in values depending on the laboratory... Updated in 14/10/2019
Monocytes: what are they and reference range Monocytes are a group of cells of the immune system that have the function of defending the body from foreign bodies such as viruses and bacteria. Updated in 11/10/2019
What can high or low levels of RDW indicate in a blood test RDW is an acronym for Red Cell Distribution Width, which evaluates the variation in size between the red blood cells, that are called anisocytosis. Updated in 11/10/2019
Stools test: How to collect and store The testing of stools can be requested by the doctor to evaluate digestive functions, amount of fat in your stools or eggs of parasites, being useful for detecting your general state of health. Updated in 11/10/2019
What is the recommended fasting time before doing a blood test It is important to respect the fasting periods before doing blood tests when they are necessary, as food or water intake may interfere with the results of some tests, especially when it is necessary... Updated in 10/10/2019
What is hematocrit (Hct) and how to interpret its result Hematocrit or Hct is a laboratory parameter that indicates the percentage of red blood cells, also known as erythrocytes, in your total blood volume, being important to identify and... Updated in 09/10/2019
Leukogram: Learn how to interpret the test result A white blood cell is a part of a blood test that consists of evaluating white blood cells, also called white blood cells, which are the cells responsible for the body\'s defense. Updated in 09/10/2019
Complete blood count (CBC) Test: How to interpret the results A complete blood count is a blood test that evaluates the cells that are a part of blood, such as leukocytes, known as white blood cells, red blood cells, also called erythrocytes, and... Updated in 09/10/2019

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