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Introduction The Total Iron-Binding Capacity (TIBC) test is a medical diagnostic tool used to assess the body’s capacity to bind and transport iron in the blood. Iron is an essential mineral required for various physiological processes, including oxygen transport and energy production. The TIBC test …
Introduction of Biochemistry Tests Biochemistry Tests are the most common clinical laboratory tests used by clinicians to diagnose the pathological conditions of patients. For example, some tests and their clinical significances are as follows- Group of Biochemistry Tests This grouping system has been brought into …
Introduction of Lipid Profile Test (LPT) Before discussing the lipid profile test (LPT), it is better to know about lipids. Lipid is the fat and fatty substance that is stored in blood and tissues and it is utilized by the body as a source of …
Introduction of Ferritin Test A serum ferritin test measures the level of ferritin in blood and it is a blood protein that contains iron. It will not be wrong to say that it is an indicator of how much iron the body stores. A low …
Introduction of Vitamin-B12 Vitamin B12 is naturally present in animal foods like fish, meat, poultry, egg, milk, and other dairy product. It is also available in foods or supplements. It requires the formation of red blood cells (RBCs) and DNA which play a key role …
Introduction of Thyroid Function Test (TFT) If you are suffering from any of the symptoms stated in the table (Differences between Hypothyroidism and Hyperthyroidism), ask for a thyroid function test (TFT). Hypothyroidism is a condition in which the thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) level in your body …