Lifestyle Check

Blood glucose is generated from carbohydrates and to use this fuel for energy your body needs insulin.

Fasting glucose

If you have diabetes your body doesn't process glucose effectively.

Your liver processes drugs and alcohol, filters toxic chemicals, stores vitamins and minerals, and makes bile, proteins and enzymes.

Bilirubin

Removed from the body by the liver, and elevated levels may indicate liver disease.

Alkaline phosphatase (ALP)

Alkaline phosphatase (ALP) is an enzyme located mainly in the liver and the bones. High levels can indicate liver disease.

ALT

Alanine aminotransferase (ALT) is an enzyme mainly produced by the liver. A good indicator of liver damage caused by alcohol, drugs or hepatitis.

GGT

Gamma-glutamyl transferase (GGT) is a liver enzyme which can be used to diagnose alcohol abuse as it is typically raised in long term drinkers.

Albumin

Albumin is a protein which keeps fluid from leaking out of blood vessels, nourishes tissues, and carries hormones, vitamins, drugs, and ions like calcium throughout the body. Albumin is made in the liver and is sensitive to liver damage.

Total Protein

A measure of all of the proteins in the plasma portion of your blood. Proteins are important building blocks of all cells and tissues - they are important for body growth and health.

Your kidneys filter waste from your body and regulate salts in your blood.

Sodium

Helps regulate the water and electrolyte balance of your body, and is important in the function of your nerves and muscles. Too much sodium can indicate kidney disease.

Potassium

Minor changes in serum potassium ca have significant consequences. An abnormal concentration can alter the function of the nerves and muscles for example, the heart muscle may lose its ability to contract.

Urea

A high concentration of this waste product can indicate dehydration or that your kidneys aren’t working properly.

Creatinine

A waste molecule generated from muscle metabolism, and an accurate marker of kidney function.

eGFR

The estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) measures how well your kidneys filter the wastes from your blood and is the best overall measure of kidney function.

Lipids and cholesterol are fat-like substances in your blood.

Total Cholesterol

High total cholesterol is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease.

LDL

LDL (low density lipoprotein) cholesterol is often called ‘bad cholesterol’ because it contributes to plaque, a thick, hard deposit that can clog arteries and make them less flexible.

HDL

HDL (high density lipoprotein) cholesterol is often called ‘good cholesterol’ and is protective against atherosclerosis.

Triglycerides

The main storage form of fatty acids in the body. Elevated triglyceride levels may contribute to hardening of the arteries, and increase the risk of heart disease or stroke.

Cholesterol Ratio

A calculation of your HDL cholesterol over your total cholesterol which is used to calculate your likelihood of developing heart disease.