Albumin is a protein in the blood, and low levels can indicate a problem with the liver. Typical levels should fall between 3.5 and 5 g/dL.

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FSH reflects the male body’s ability to produce sperm; if levels are too high it could indicate testicular failure.

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ALP is also found in the liver, and, much like ALT, it increases if the liver is diseased or damaged.

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Bilirubin is processed in the liver, and is a protein found in red blood cells.

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Creatinine is a waste product generated by the body when muscles are subject to excessive torsion. High levels of creatinine can be cause for concern if left unchecked.

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HbA1c is a long term measure of the glucose levels in your blood, and is essential for monitoring diabetes and susceptibility to diabetes.

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TSH is secreted by the pituitary gland, and can be useful for identifying signs of hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism.

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Ferritin helps store iron in your cells, which is essential as a lack of iron can lead to iron deficiency anaemia, which brings plenty of complications with it.

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Testing plasma iron and UIBC together is what gives the body’s TIBC rating, and this is essential for evaluating people with either iron deficiency or iron overload.

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Vitamin D comes from sun exposure, and is an essential vitamin for bone and muscle health.

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Folate is essential in the healthy creation of red blood cells, and the test checks for the serum levels of folate in your blood. The average typical folate rate is regarded as 2.7 to 17 ng/mL, and lower than 2.7 ng/mL suggests a deficiency.

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This is a biomarker of inflammation linked with potential heart attacks, and is an important biomarker when testing for potential hair loss.

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This is a measure of all the protein in your blood, with 6 to 8 g/dL being a normal amount. The levels being too low can be a sign of underlying health problems.

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Alanine transferase (ALT) is an enzyme found in the liver, the levels of which increase when the liver is damaged.

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LH is made in the pituitary gland, and plays a massive role in regulating testosterone; when levels are too high it can lead to infertility.

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GGT is an enzyme responsible for aid metabolism in the body, and transport molecules.

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Urea is the liquid waste that eventually becomes urine, and too much of it in the blood can be a sign of kidney malfunction.

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This is measured to help determine the health of the kidneys and how well they are performing, with a safe level being above 90, whilst below 60 is a sign of malfunction, and below 15 needs immediate treatment.

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FT3 is one of two essential hormones produced by your thyroid gland, and if its levels are off this relates to most thyroid problems.

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TIBC measures your blood’s ability to attach itself to iron and move it around the body, and thus it is an essential part of any iron blood test.

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TSAT is an index that accounts for plasma iron and its transport protein, making it an important biomarker for your body’s iron levels.

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Essential for red blood cell production, vitamin B12 is found naturally in food, as well as in supplements.

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Total cholesterol measures the total amount of cholesterol found in your blood, which includes HDL and LDL.

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High-density lipoprotein is also known as ‘good cholesterol’ because it helps remove other forms of cholesterol from your body, protecting the heart and blood vessels due to its antioxidant properties.

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Low-density lipoprotein helps transport fats like Triglycerides, but is known as ‘bad cholesterol’ because high levels of it can present cardiovascular issues.

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Triglycerides are created in the liver, and are essential for the body storing fat, but if the levels get too high they can lead to cardiovascular issues.

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The HDL% calculates the total HDL versus the total cholesterol in your blood, and, as such, is a biomarker assessing health risks, and used to determine your overall heart health.

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A non-HDL cholesterol check will check for harmful cholesterol in your blood sample. Levels should be below 4mmol/L. HDL and LDL levels will then be monitored, helping you optimise lifestyle to be healthier.

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