Your essential

health markers

White blood cells, or leukocytes, are the defenders of your body. They help your immune system fight off infection and promote healing. Their primary role is to protect the body from foreign invaders such as bacteria or viruses.

Red blood cells, or erythrocytes, are the most common kind of blood cell. They carry oxygen from your lungs throughout your body and are shaped like doughnuts, with a central protein called hemoglobin that binds with oxygen.

Hemoglobin is a protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen from lungs to muscles, brain, digestive system and all other parts of your body. It's what makes your blood red.

Hematocrit is the percentage of red blood cells in your blood. It indicates how dense the blood is.

Thrombocytes, or platelets, are the part of your blood that help with clotting. When you get cut, platelets cluster at your wound to stop the bleeding, acting as a natural bandage.

MCV stands for mean corpuscular volume, which is a measurement of the size of your red blood cells. They carry oxygen through your blood.

Mean corpuscular hemoglobin, or MCH, is a measurement of the average quantity of hemoglobin in each of your red blood cells. Hemoglobin is necessary for the efficient transport of oxygen through your bloodstream.

MCHC, or mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration, is the average concentration of hemoglobin found in a red blood cell. It's calculated by dividing hemoglobin by hematocrit.

Lymphocytes are white blood cells that lead a specific immune response – part of a larger group including monocytes, B-cells, and T-cells. The lymphocytes % refers to how many of all your white blood cells are lymphocytes.

Lymphocytes are white blood cells that lead a specific immune response – part of a larger group including monocytes, B-cells, and T-cells. The lymphocytes % refers to how many of all your white blood cells are lymphocytes.

Monocytes are white blood cells that fight infection. They clean up old tissue and bacteria and help repair damaged tissue. The percentage of monocytes describes the proportion of total white blood cells that are monocytes.

Monocytes are white blood cells that fight infection. They clean up old tissue and bacteria and help repair damaged tissue. The absolute monocyte count is a measure of the number of these type of white blood cells in your blood.

Basophils are white blood cells that play a key role in allergic reactions and release chemicals that cause swelling and inflammation. The basophil percentage describes their amount relative to all white blood cells in the sample.

Basophils are white blood cells that play a key role in allergic reactions and release chemicals that cause swelling and inflammation. The absolute basophil count describes the number of basophils in a blood sample.

Eosinophils are white blood cells that help protect against infections. They circulate through your body, ingesting bacteria, fungi, and other invaders. The percentage describes their amount relative to all white blood cells.

Eosinophils are white blood cells that help protect against infections. They circulate through your body, ingesting bacteria, fungi, and other invaders. The absolute count is the number of eosinophils per microliter of blood.

Neutrophils are the most abundant type of white blood cells. They fight bacteria and other foreign invaders. The percentage of neutrophils refers to how many of your white blood cells are neutrophils.

Neutrophils are the most abundant type of white blood cells. They fight bacteria and other foreign invaders. The absolute neutrophil count identifies how many neutrophils are in a sample of your blood.

Your HbA1c level shows your average blood sugar level over the last 2 to 3 months. About half of the contribution comes from the last 30 days. It helps indicate your risk for pre-diabetes and diabetes.

Glucose, or blood sugar, is the primary source of energy for your body. It enters your bloodstream after you eat and travels around your body to supply your brain and muscles with fuel.

Calcium is a mineral that is essential for healthy bones, teeth, muscles, and nerves. It also helps with blood clotting.

Potassium is an electrolyte which helps your body regulate fluid levels. It also keeps your muscles and nerves working properly.

Sodium is a mineral that helps to keep the right balance of fluids in your body. The kidneys regulate healthy sodium levels in the blood by removing excess amounts in urine.

Iron is a mineral that occurs naturally in foods and is important for making red blood cells. It's a main component of the red blood pigment hemoglobin, which helps your body transport oxygen from your lungs to the rest of the body.

Amylase is a digestive enzyme produced in your pancreas which helps to break down carbohydrates. It's also present in your saliva, where it begins to break down starches before they reach the stomach.

Lipase is an enzyme or digestive juice that breaks down fat and is primarily found in the cells of your pancreas. It's necessary to help you digest your food.

Bilirubin is a yellow substance that is produced as a byproduct of the breakdown of old red blood cells. It is converted by your liver and released into blood, bile, urine, or stool.

Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance and produced in your liver. It's vital to produce hormones like estrogen, testosterone, and vitamin D, and helps you digest foods.

High-density lipoprotein (HDL), often called "good" cholesterol, is a big part of your body's lipid transport system. It helps remove excess cholesterol from your body, keeps blood vessels clear and the heart healthy.

Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) carries cholesterol from your liver to the cells and circulates in your blood. It's often referred to as "bad" cholesterol, but some levels are important for your health.

Non-HDL cholesterol is a way of measuring how much "bad" cholesterol is in your blood. It is calculated by subtracting HDL ("good") cholesterol from the total amount of cholesterol.

Triglycerides are a type of fat in your blood, and the main storage form of fatty acids in your body. They're stored in your liver and muscle tissue as energy for when you need it. They are also known as 'blood fats'.

Uric acid is a byproduct of DNA and cell renewal. It's a waste product that also forms in your body when you digest protein. It’s found in many foods, especially meats and fish, but also in some vegetables and grains.

Creatinine is a byproduct of protein metabolism, meaning that it's produced in your muscles and then filtered out by the kidneys. It's excreted in your urine.

eGFR, or estimated glomerular filtration rate, is a way of measuring how well your kidneys are filtering waste. It estimates how much blood tiny filters in your kidney called glomeruli can clean every minute based on your body size.

Alkaline phosphatase (AP) is an enzyme primarily found in the cells of your bones, kidneys, and your liver. It helps form bones and is important for proper growth and development.

Aspartate Aminotransferase (ASAT) is an enzyme found primarily in your liver, but also in your heart and muscles. It helps to break down amino acids and convert them into energy for your body.

Alanine transaminase (ALT) is an enzyme that helps to break down amino acids, which in turn supply your body with energy. It is found primarily in your liver.

Gamma-Glutamyl Transpeptidase (GGT) is an enzyme found in your liver. It helps to break down toxins and eliminate them from your body.

Lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) is an enzyme that helps to break down glucose in your muscles. It's present in almost all your body tissues, and released in case of cell damage. This makes it a marker for muscle and heart muscle injury.

Albumin is a protein produced in your liver and found in blood plasma that carries fatty acids and hormones. It also helps regulate your blood pressure.

Total protein (TP) is a measure of the amount of protein in your blood. These proteins are a key component of your cell function, repair, and growth. They also play a role in blood clotting, immune defense, and hormone production.

Immunoglobulin G (IgG) is the most common antibody in your body. It helps your immune system fight bacteria, viruses, and fungi. IgG provides long-term immunity and can last for years after infection with a virus or bacteria.

Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) is a hormone that helps regulate your thyroid gland, which affects how your body functions. If it's not working properly, it can cause problems like fatigue, hair loss, weight gain or depression.