Thalassaemia is a group of inherited disorders that affect the amount of haemoglobin a person produces. Haemoglobin refers to a family of compounds all made up of haem (an iron-containing […]
Globulin. This is a group of proteins. Some of them are made by your liver. … The total serum protein test measures all the proteins in your blood. It can also check the amount […]
A prothrombin time test measures how quickly your blood clots. Prothrombin is a protein produced by your liver. It is one of many factors in your blood that help it to clot […]
As part of an investigation of a possible bleeding disorder or blood clot; to help investigate recurrent miscarriages or diagnose antiphospholipid syndrome , part of an evaluation before surgery or other invasive procedure
Hepatitis A is a highly contagious liver infection caused by the hepatitis A virus. The virus is one of several types of hepatitis viruses that cause inflammation and affect your liver’s ability to function
Hepatitis B is a viral infection that attacks the liver and can cause both acute and chronic disease. The virus is most commonly transmitted from mother to child during birth and […]
Hepatitis C is a liver disease caused by the hepatitis C virus (HCV): the virus can cause both acute and chronic hepatitis, ranging in severity from a mild illness lasting a few weeks to […]
The full blood count (FBC) is one of the most commonly requested tests and provides important information about the kinds and numbers of cells in the blood: red blood cells, […]
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