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SGPT/ ALT (alanine aminotransferase)

November 13, 2019| | 1 Min Read

To screen for liver damage and/or to help diagnose liver disease

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Alkaline Phosphatase

November 13, 2019| | 1 Min Read

To screen for or monitor treatment for a liver or bone disorder

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GGT (gamma-glutamyl transferase)

November 13, 2019| | 1 Min Read

Doctors will measure GGT if they suspect damage to the liver or bile ducts, chronic alcohol abuse, or certain bone diseases.

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Hepatitis A

November 13, 2019| | 1 Min Read

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

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Hepatitis B

November 13, 2019| | 1 Min Read

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 […]

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Hepatitis C

November 13, 2019| | 1 Min Read

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 […]

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FBC (Full Blood Count)

November 13, 2019| | 1 Min Read

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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Ferritin

November 13, 2019| | 1 Min Read

Ferritin test is used to assess the levels of iron stored in your body. Within cells, iron is stored bound to protein, forming complexes called ferritin and haemosiderin. Ferritin is […]

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Folate / Vitamin B12

November 13, 2019| | 1 Min Read

Folate and Vitamin B12  is used to help diagnose the cause of anamia or neuropathy (nerve damage), to evaluate nutritional status in some patients, to monitor effectiveness of treatment for […]

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Iron Saturation (% Transferrin Saturation)

November 13, 2019| | 1 Min Read

Iron Saturation is done when your doctor suspects you may have too much or too little iron in your body because of a variety of conditions. Iron  Saturation is part […]

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