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Creatinine: What Is It, Normal Levels & When to Worry

Creatinine levels are used to evaluate kidney function. Elevated levels may help to identify a kidney injury or infection. Learn what creatinine tests are for, and what the normal levels are, as well as what can cause high or low creatinine .

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Bilirubin: Types, Normal Ranges & What Causes High Levels

Bilirubin is a substance produced by the liver using hemoglobin that is released by destroyed or damaged red blood cells. Learn more about what the normal ranges are, the types of bilirubin (direct, indirect and total), as well as what can cause high levels .

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BUN Blood Test: What Is It, Uses & What Results Mean

A BUN blood test is ordered to evaluate kidney and liver function. Urea is a substance produced by the liver and is an end-product of breakdown of protein. Learn more about how it can measure liver and kidney function, why it’s ordered, and what normal ranges are. Also read about what high or low BUN levels mean.

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Protein in Urine: Causes, Types & Symptoms

High levels of protein in the urine can occur for many reasons, like high blood pressure, diabetes or dehydration. Learn more about what can cause protein in the urine, symptoms associated with proteinuria and how it is treated .

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CEA Blood Test: What It Tests & Normal Levels

CEA blood tests are usually ordered to help with the diagnosis and monitoring of patients with colorectal cancer. However, it can also be elevated with other health conditions, like liver or pancreatic problems. Learn more about what the CEA test, what it tests for and what normal levels are.

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TB Test: What Is It, How It’s Done & Positive or Negative Result

A TB test is done by injecting a small amount of tuberculin (protein from the tuberculosis bacteria) beneath the skin of the forearm. The skin reaction to this injection is then assessed 72 hours later. Learn more about how this test is done, and what a positive or negative result mean.

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Leukocytes: High or Low Levels & What Results Mean

Changes to leukocyte levels can happen due to several problems, such as infections or even cancer. Find out what leukocytes are, what causes a high white blood cell count, or a low count, and what to do in each situation.

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Monocytes: High & Low Levels (& Reference Ranges)

Monocytes are a type of white blood cell that are apart of the immune system. High levels are usually a sign of infection, and can be a marker for doctors to guide treatment. Learn more about what causes high monocytes or low monocytes, and what the normal levels are.

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FSH Blood Test: Normal Levels & What Results Mean

FSH blood tests are ordered to evaluate testicular and ovarian function and is a good marker for fertility. Learn about what normal FSH levels are, what high or low levels mean, and why this test is ordered .

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Hematocrit Test (Hct): Reference Ranges & High or Low Levels

Hematocrit, or Hct, is a blood test thatch identify anemia, dehydration and heart disease. This test is reported as a percentage, and looks at the ratio of red blood cells to total blood volume. Learn what normal Hot levels are, and what high or low levels mean.

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ESR Blood Test: Normal Ranges & What It Means

An ESR (erythrocyte sedimentation rate) blood test is very useful for detecting inflammation or infections in the body. Learn how ESR is tested, what it is for, and what it means if you have a high ESR or low ESR level .

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Hemoglobin in Urine: Causes, Diagnosis & Treatment

Hemoglobin in the urine occurs when hemoglobin is excreted in the urine due to red blood cell destruction. This gives urine a urine a reddish and transparent color. See what causes hemoglobin in the urine and what to do.

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Symptoms of Parasites: 7 Signs (with Online Symptom Test)

The main symptom of pinworms is intense anal itching, that worsens at night. In addition, if there are a lot of parasites. A large infestation can also cause nausea, weight loss and abdominal cramps. Learn about the main symptoms of pinworm.

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Blood Tests For Cancer: 13 Tests Used For Diagnosis

Blood tests can be ordered by a doctor to investigate for cancer. Some cancer cells and tumors can produce substances, also known as tumor markers, that will become elevated in the presence of cancer. Learn more about blood tests for cancer.

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Hemoglobin Levels: High or Low Results (& What They Mean)

Hemoglobin is a component of red blood cells that serves to transport oxygen to tissues. Abnormal hemoglobin levels can be signs of illnesses like anemia, thalassemia and dehydration. Learn about what a high hemoglobin or low hemoglobin lev.