Creatinine is a waste product from protein breakdown and muscle breakdown. Normal creatinine levels are 0.5-1.0 mg/dL for females, 0.7-1.2 mg/dL for males. Creatinine levels can vary based on age, diet, muscle mass, and activity level
BNP is a hormone produced by heart and blood vessels. It helps lower blood pressure by opening blood vessels. BNP and NT-proBNP levels increase during heart failure
Blood test detects antibodies to herpes simplex virus (HSV). Test confirms past infections, not just current ones. Current tests are 97-98% accurate for HSV-1 and HSV-2
تحرص الحمل في فحص الدم بعد تثبيت البويضة المخصبة في جدار الرحمن وإفراز الجسم لهرمون (hcg). تحرص الحمل في فحص بعد تتراوح ما بين أسبوع إلى 12 يومًا
Universal screening for adults 18+ and pregnant people during each pregnancy. Testing recommended for high-risk groups including drug users and HIV patients. Testing needed for healthcare personnel after needle stick exposure
ISBT defines blood group systems as controlled by single or closely linked genes. As of December 2022, 44 human blood group systems exist. Systems include ABO, Rh, and other antigens