Blood Test Markers, Explained Simply

Plain-language explanations of 192 biomarkers across 25 categories. No medical jargon.

192 markers25 categories

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Autoimmune

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ANA (Antinuclear Antibody)Anti-Cardiolipin Antibodies (aCL)Anti-CCP (Anti-Cyclic Citrullinated Peptide)Anti-Centromere Antibody (ACA)Anti-dsDNA AntibodiesAnti-Smith (Anti-Sm) AntibodyComplement C3Complement C4Rheumatoid Factor (RF)

Bone

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Osteocalcin

Cardiac Markers

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BNP (B-type Natriuretic Peptide)CK-MB (Creatine Kinase-MB)Coronary Artery Calcium ScoreLp-PLA2 (Lipoprotein-Associated Phospholipase A2)MyoglobinNT-proBNPOxidized LDLSmall Dense LDLTroponin (High-Sensitivity)

Coagulation

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Antithrombin IIIaPTT (Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time)D-DimerFactor IX ActivityFactor V LeidenFactor VIII ActivityFibrinogenLupus AnticoagulantProtein CProtein SPT / INR (Prothrombin Time)von Willebrand Factor

Complete Blood Count

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BasophilsEosinophilsHematocritHemoglobinLymphocytesMean Corpuscular HemoglobinMean Corpuscular Hemoglobin ConcentrationMean Corpuscular VolumeMean Platelet VolumeMonocytesNeutrophilsPlatelet CountPlatelet Distribution WidthRed Blood Cell CountRed Cell Distribution WidthReticulocyte CountWhite Blood Cell Count

Electrolytes

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Anion GapBicarbonate (CO2/HCO3)BUN (Blood Urea Nitrogen)Chloride (Cl)Potassium (K)Sodium (Na)

Glucose & Metabolism

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C-PeptideFasting GlucoseFasting InsulinHbA1c (Glycated Hemoglobin)HOMA-IR (Insulin Resistance Index)

Hematology

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Direct Coombs Test (DAT)G6PD (Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase)Indirect Coombs Test (IAT)

Immunoglobulins

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IgA (Immunoglobulin A)IgE (Immunoglobulin E)IgG (Immunoglobulin G)IgM (Immunoglobulin M)

Infectious Disease

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Hepatitis B PanelHepatitis C AntibodyHIV Antigen/Antibody (4th Gen)HSV-1 IgG AntibodyHSV-2 IgG AntibodySyphilis Screening (RPR/VDRL)

Inflammation

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ESR (Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate)Homocysteinehs-CRP (High-Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein)MPO (Myeloperoxidase)Procalcitonin (PCT)

Iron Studies

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FerritinHaptoglobinSerum IronTIBC (Total Iron Binding Capacity)Transferrin Saturation

Kidney Function

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BUN/Creatinine RatioCreatinineCystatin CEstimated GFRUric AcidUrine Albumin-to-Creatinine Ratio (UACR)

Lipid Profile

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ApoB (Apolipoprotein B)Apolipoprotein A-I (ApoA-I)HDL CholesterolLDL CholesterolLp(a) - Lipoprotein(a)Non-HDL CholesterolOmega-3 IndexTotal CholesterolTotal Cholesterol/HDL RatioTriglyceridesVLDL Cholesterol

Liver Function

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AlbuminAlbumin/Globulin RatioAlkaline PhosphataseALT (Alanine Aminotransferase)AmmoniaAST (Aspartate Aminotransferase)Bilirubin, Direct (Conjugated)Bilirubin, Indirect (Unconjugated)GGT (Gamma-Glutamyl Transferase)GlobulinLactate DehydrogenaseTotal BilirubinTotal Protein

Minerals

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BoronCalcium (Serum)ChromiumCopperIodineMagnesiumManganesePhosphorusSeleniumZinc

Muscle & Enzyme

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CK (Creatine Kinase)

Nutrition

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Prealbumin (Transthyretin)

Other Hormones

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17-Hydroxyprogesterone (17-OHP)ACTH (Adrenocorticotropic Hormone)AdiponectinAldosteroneAndrostenedioneCortisolErythropoietin (EPO)Growth Hormone (GH)IGF-1 (Insulin-like Growth Factor 1)LeptinPTH (Parathyroid Hormone)Renin

Pancreatic

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AmylaseLipase

Sex Hormones

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AMH (Anti-Mullerian Hormone)DHEA-SEstradiol (E2)Free TestosteroneFSH (Follicle Stimulating Hormone)LH (Luteinizing Hormone)ProgesteroneProlactinSHBG (Sex Hormone Binding Globulin)Total Testosterone

Thyroid

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Anti-Thyroglobulin AntibodiesAnti-TPO AntibodiesCalcitoninFree T3 (Free Triiodothyronine)Free T4 (Free Thyroxine)Reverse T3ThyroglobulinTotal T3Total T4TSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone)

Tumor Markers

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AFP (Alpha-Fetoprotein)Beta-hCG (Human Chorionic Gonadotropin)CA 15-3CA 19-9CA 72-4CA-125CEA (Carcinoembryonic Antigen)Free PSA (%)LDH (as Tumor Marker)PSA (Prostate-Specific Antigen)

Urinalysis

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Urine BilirubinUrine Blood (Hematuria)Urine Glucose (Glycosuria)Urine KetonesUrine NitritesUrine pHUrine Protein (Proteinuria)Urine Specific GravityUrine UrobilinogenUrine WBC (Pyuria)

Vitamins

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Folate (Vitamin B9)Methylmalonic Acid (MMA)Vitamin A (Retinol)Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin)Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)Vitamin B3 (Niacin)Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)Vitamin B7 (Biotin)Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)Vitamin D (25-OH)Vitamin E (Alpha-Tocopherol)Vitamin K

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