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High Folate Levels: What Elevated Folate Means on a Blood Test

You got your blood results back. Folate is flagged — higher than the reference range. And now you’re not sure whether to worry about it, reduce your…
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eGFR Blood Test: What It Means, Normal Range, and Next Steps

Reading your lab report and wondering “what does eGFR mean?” Trust us, you’re not alone. It stands for estimated glomerular filtration rate and…
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Why Does Creatine Make You Pee More Often?

You started taking creatine to lift heavier weights, and now you’re sprinting to the bathroom between sets. So why is creatine causing increased urination? You wonder. Short answer: Creatine is not a diuretic, and it does not make you “use up”…
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What’s the Difference Between Creatine and Creatinine?

Have you ever looked up creatine supplements online and found yourself on a page about creatinine lab results? Yeah, us too. They sound almost identical, and since both exist in your body, the mix-up is common. Creatine helps fuel your muscles…
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Hemoglobin A1C (HbA1c) Test: Ranges, Benefits and Limitations

If you’ve ever wondered how well your blood sugar has been controlled over the past few months, the HbA1c test gives you that answer. Unlike a standard glucose test that captures just one moment in time, HbA1c measures your average blood glucose…
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Glycated Serum Protein (GSP) Test: What You Should Know

Your doctor orders an HbA1c test and the results don’t match your daily glucose readings. Or maybe you have sickle cell trait and standard diabetes tests aren’t giving accurate information. The glycated serum protein (GSP) test provides…
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Uric Acid Test: Ranges, Results & What They Mean

Your physician orders routine blood work, and tucked away in the results is a line for uric acid. Most patients skip right past it, figuring it’s only a concern if they have gout. Big mistake. Getting your uric acid tested gives insight…
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Cystatin C Test: Normal Range, High Levels and Why It Matters

Roughly 37 million American adults have chronic kidney disease. The troubling part? Around 90% don’t know it. Traditional kidney function tests miss early signs of decline. Standard creatinine testing can fail to detect problems until you’ve…
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