Biomarker Library

Hb

Hemoglobin

The amount of oxygen-carrying protein in red blood cells

Category: Blood System
RBC

Red Blood Cell Count

The number of red blood cells in the blood

Category: Blood System
Hct

Hematocrit

The proportion of blood made of red blood cells

Category: Blood System
MCH

Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin

The average amount of hemoglobin per red blood cell

Category: Blood System
MCHC

Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin Concentration

The average concentration of hemoglobin in red blood cells

Category: Blood System
MCV

Mean Corpuscular Volume

The average size of red blood cells

Category: Blood System
PLT

Platelet Count

The number of platelets in the blood

Category: Blood System
WBC

White Blood Cell Count

The number of white blood cells in the blood

Category: Blood System
K

Potassium

Nerve and muscle function

Category: Electrolytes
Na

Sodium

Fluid and electrolyte balance

Category: Electrolytes
Ca

Calcium

The amount of calcium in the blood

Category: Electrolytes
Cl

Chloride

The amount of chloride in the blood

Category: Electrolytes
GLU

Glucose

Blood sugar level; diabetes screening

Category: Metabolic
A/G

Albumin/Globulin Ratio

The Albumin/Globulin (A/G) Ratio compares the amount of albumin to globulins in the blood.

Category: Metabolic
GLOB

Globulin

Globulins are a group of proteins in the blood that play important roles in liver and kidney function, blood clotting, and fighting infection.

Category: Blood System
ALB

Albumin

Albumin is the most abundant protein in blood plasma, produced by the liver.

Category: Metabolic
TP

Total Protein

Total Protein is a measure of all proteins in the blood, primarily albumin and globulins.

Category: Metabolic
ALT

Alanine Aminotransferase

Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT) is an enzyme found primarily in liver cells. It plays a role in the metabolism of proteins and is released into the bloodstream when liver cells are damaged.

Category: Liver
AST

Aspartate Aminotransferase

Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST) is an enzyme found in several tissues, including the liver, heart, muscles, kidneys, and brain.

Category: Liver
ALP

Alkaline Phosphatase

Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP) is an enzyme found in several tissues throughout the body, with the highest concentrations in the liver, bile ducts, and bones. It plays a role in breaking down proteins and is involved in normal bone mineralization and development.

Category: Liver
TBIL

Total Bilirubin

Total Bilirubin is a substance produced during the normal breakdown of red blood cells. The liver processes bilirubin so it can be excreted from the body.

Category: Liver
ApoA-I

Apolipoprotein A-I

HDL-associated protein with protective cardiovascular effects

Category: Lipids
ApoB

Apolipoprotein B

Best measure of atherogenic particle number

Category: Lipids
HDL

High-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol

The 'good' cholesterol that helps remove other forms of cholesterol from the bloodstream

Category: Lipids
LDL

Low-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol

The 'bad' cholesterol that can build up in the arteries

Category: Lipids
LDL-P

LDL Particle Number

Measure of the total number of LDL particles, which matters more than LDL-C alone

Category: Lipids
LDL Size

LDL Particle Size

Measure of LDL particle diameter, with small particles associated with higher cardiovascular risk

Category: Lipids
Lp(a)

Lipoprotein(a)

Genetic risk factor for cardiovascular disease, not modifiable by lifestyle

Category: Lipids
TC

Total Cholesterol

Overall cholesterol level in the blood

Category: Lipids
TG

Triglycerides

Blood fats that serve as an energy source and cardiovascular risk marker

Category: Lipids
BUN

Blood Urea Nitrogen

The amount of urea nitrogen in the blood

Category: Metabolic
Creat

Creatinine

The amount of creatinine in the blood

Category: Metabolic