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Blood glucose test
Blood glucose tests, also sometimes called blood sugar tests, are usually used to
check for or monitor diabetes.
Cardiac enzymes
Cardiac enzyme tests can check whether the heart muscle is damaged, and
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indicate if a person has had a heart attack.
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Cholesterol and lipid tests df
A cholesterol (or lipid profile) test looks at the various levels of cholesterol and
other fats in your blood.
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C-reactive protein (CRP) blood test
The C-reactive protein test is a general blood test, which checks for infection or
inflammation in the body.
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D-dimer test
The D-dimer test is a blood test that checks for, or monitors, blood-clotting
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Folate test
Folate is an important nutrient for making normal red blood cells. The folate test
checks whether you have enough folate in your blood.
Full blood count
A full blood count is a common blood test for general health, which can also
provide information about a range of conditions.
HbA1c test
An HbA1c is a type of blood test which is used to help diagnose and monitor
people with diabetes.
HCG test
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The human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) test is usually used to confirm or
monitor a pregnancy.
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International normalised ratio (INR) test
An international normalised ratio (INR) test measures the time taken for your
blood to clot.
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Iron studies blood test
Iron studies are blood tests that look at how much iron is in your blood and
other cells. Too little or too much iron can cause problems.
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There are many reasons why your kidneys may not work effectively. Learn how
kidney function tests can help your doctor check up on your kidneys.
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A PSA test can be used to help monitor prostate cancer, although test outcomes
often point to other conditions.
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Testosterone blood test
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A testosterone blood test can show how much of the sex hormone testosterone is
in your body. Men usually have more testosterone than women.
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Thyroid function tests
Thyroid function tests are used to check for a number of thyroid problems. The
tests usually include thyroid stimulating hormones (THSs) T4 and T3.
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This test measures the amount of vitamin B12, also known as cobalamin, in
your blood.
Vitamin D test
Vitamin D deficiency is common in Australians, so your doctor may ask you to
take a test as part of your general check up.