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What is a normal insulin level for a woman? (And why it matters)

For most healthy women, optimal fasting insulin levels should be less than 25 mIU/L (milli-international units per liter), ...

How to talk with your doctor about lab results (& what to ask them)

The numbers and reference ranges on lab results can be confusing to contextualize on your own. Your healthcare provider can ...
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Dear Doctor: How does blood test eGFR number reflect kidney function, and what range is ‘normal’?

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 73-year-old female. A recent blood test returned an eGFR (estimated glomerular filtration rate) of 59. My physician’s nurse told me that the test was normal. When I asked her ...
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Hemoglobin: A1C Test, Range, and Normal Levels

Hemoglobin is a protein in red blood cells. It carries oxygen around your body, delivering it to tissues. Hemoglobin also carries carbon dioxide to the lungs so you can breathe it out. Iron is a part ...
The Conversation

What do your blood test results mean? A toxicologist explains the basics of how to interpret them

Professor of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, and Public Health, Colorado State University Your blood serves numerous roles to maintain your health. To carry out these ...
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What Is a Lipase Test?

A lipase test is a blood test that measures the level of a digestive enzyme called lipase in your blood. It may also be referred to as a serum lipase or LPS. What is lipase? Your doctor might order a ...