The hormone triiodothyronine, commonly known as T3, is produced in the thyroid gland and helps regulate metabolism throughout the body. The level of T3 in the blood is usually tested when examining the thyroid, especially when conditions such as hyperthyroidism are suspected.
Apolipoprotein B (ApoB) is a carrier protein that helps transport LDL cholesterol (also known as "bad" cholesterol) as well as other harmful fat molecules in the blood.
Apolipoprotein A1 (ApoA1) is a carrier protein that helps transport HDL cholesterol (also known as good cholesterol) as well as other harmful fat molecules in the blood.
Glucose is one of the most common sugars. Blood glucose is also referred to as blood sugar. The blood sugar level can be analysed after fasting or without fasting. The blood sugar level is excessively high, for example, in the case of diabetes.
Thyroxine is a hormone secreted by the thyroid gland. If there is too little thyroxine in the body, the condition is called hypothyroidism. If the thyroxine level is high, the condition is called hyperthyroidism.
Those who are physically active should especially pay attention to the adequate intake of magnesium. Magnesium supports the well-being of muscles and bones.
Potassium can be obtained from vegetables, fruits and dairy products.
GFR (Glomerular Filtration Rate) test reflects the kidneys’ ability to cleanse the blood, that is, their ability to remove excess water and waste material from the body.
Alanine aminotransferase (ALAT) is an indicator of the well-being of the liver. It reacts to long-term alcohol use and fatty liver disease caused by excess weight, for example.
Hemoglobin A1C indicates the glycated hemoglobin (long-term glucose levels) in the blood. Hemoglobin A1C, or glycated hemoglobin, shows your average blood glucose levels over the previous 2–8 weeks.
CRP or a high-sensitivity CRP test is usually carried out if an inflammatory disease is suspected.
Ferritin indicates the amount of iron stored in the body. Low ferritin level is a sign of low iron stores.