Blood Markers Metrics
Blood test biomarkers
Albumin
A protein made by the liver, indicating nutritional and liver status.
Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP)
An enzyme found in liver and bones.
ALT
Alanine aminotransferase, a liver enzyme indicating liver health.
Apolipoprotein B (ApoB)
A protein found in LDL particles, a key predictor of cardiovascular risk.
AST
Aspartate aminotransferase, an enzyme found in liver and heart tissue.
Bilirubin
A yellow compound from red blood cell breakdown, processed by the liver.
Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN)
A measure of kidney function and protein metabolism.
Creatinine
A waste product from muscle metabolism, used to assess kidney function.
Cystatin C
A protein used to estimate kidney function, sometimes more accurate than creatinine.
eGFR
Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate, the primary measure of kidney function.
Ferritin
A protein that stores iron, used to assess iron status.
Folate
A B vitamin important for DNA synthesis and cell division.
Free T3 (fT3)
The active form of triiodothyronine thyroid hormone.
Free T4 (fT4)
The active, unbound form of thyroxine thyroid hormone.
GGT
Gamma-glutamyl transferase, a liver enzyme sensitive to alcohol and bile duct issues.
HDL Cholesterol (HDL)
High-density lipoprotein cholesterol, often called "good" cholesterol.
Hematocrit (Hct)
The percentage of blood volume occupied by red blood cells.
Hemoglobin (Hgb)
The oxygen-carrying protein in red blood cells.
High-Sensitivity CRP (hsCRP)
A sensitive marker of systemic inflammation and cardiovascular risk.
Homocysteine
An amino acid linked to cardiovascular disease when elevated.
LDL Cholesterol (LDL)
Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, often called "bad" cholesterol.
LDL Particle Number (LDL-P)
The number of LDL particles, which may be more predictive than LDL-C.
Lipoprotein(a) (Lp(a))
A genetically determined cardiovascular risk factor similar to LDL.
Magnesium (RBC) (RBC Mg)
Magnesium levels inside red blood cells, more accurate than serum magnesium.
Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV)
The average size of red blood cells.
Non-HDL Cholesterol
Total cholesterol minus HDL, representing all atherogenic lipoproteins.
Platelet Count
The number of platelets in blood, important for clotting.
Red Blood Cell Count (RBC)
The number of red blood cells per unit of blood.
Reverse T3 (rT3)
An inactive form of T3 that can indicate thyroid conversion issues.
Serum Iron
The amount of iron circulating in the blood.
Small Dense LDL (sdLDL)
A particularly atherogenic subtype of LDL cholesterol.
TIBC
Total Iron-Binding Capacity, indicating how well iron binds to transferrin.
Total Cholesterol (TC)
The sum of all cholesterol in the blood including HDL, LDL, and VLDL.
Transferrin Saturation (TSAT)
Percentage of transferrin saturated with iron.
Triglycerides (TG)
A type of fat in the blood that provides energy.
TSH
Thyroid Stimulating Hormone, the primary screening test for thyroid function.
Uric Acid
A waste product that can cause gout and is linked to metabolic syndrome.
Vitamin B12
Essential vitamin for nerve function and red blood cell formation.
Vitamin D (25-OH-D)
Blood levels of vitamin D, essential for bone health and immune function.
VLDL Cholesterol (VLDL)
Very low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, carries triglycerides in the blood.
White Blood Cell Count (WBC)
The number of white blood cells, indicating immune system activity.