Serum Iron Total Test Quick summary The Serum Iron Total test measures iron currently attached to transferrin in your bloodstream, not total body iron stores. It is typically ordered together with ferritin, TIBC, and transferrin saturation to evaluate anemia, iron overload, or chronic disease. Preparation usually requires fasting (8–12 hours), avoiding iron supplements beforehand,... read more
Vitamin B12 Test Quick Summary (Bangla: সংক্ষিপ্ত সারসংক্ষেপ) A Vitamin B12 test is a simple blood test that measures the amount of B12 in your blood and helps diagnose or monitor deficiency. It is often ordered for persistent tiredness, weakness, tingling or numbness in the hands and feet, memory problems, and unexplained anaemia.... read more
Serum CPK-MB Test Quick summaryThe Serum CPK-MB test measures an isoenzyme of creatine kinase released from damaged heart muscle, used historically to diagnose heart attacks.CPK-MB levels rise within 4–6 hours of heart muscle injury, peak at 12–24 hours, and return to normal within 48–72 hours.Normal reference ranges vary (typically 0–12 ng/mL or 0–25... read more
Total Iron Binding Capacity Test Quick summary (or Bangla: সংক্ষিপ্ত সারসংক্ষেপ)TIBC measures how much iron your blood can carry, using a protein called transferrin (also: ট্রান্সফারিন).It's part of an iron panel — alongside serum iron and ferritin — to check for iron deficiency or overload.Normal range: typically 250–450 µg/dL, but check your lab's reference.High TIBC... read more
Serum CPK Test Quick summary (or Bangla: সংক্ষিপ্ত সারসংক্ষেপ)The Serum CPK test measures creatine phosphokinase, an enzyme released when muscle tissue is damaged.It has three forms (isoenzymes): CK-MM (skeletal muscle), CK-MB (heart muscle), and CK-BB (brain).Doctors order this test to help diagnose heart attacks, muscle injuries, muscular dystrophy, or severe muscle breakdown (rhabdomyolysis).The... read more
Serum Amylase Test Quick SummaryA serum amylase test measures the level of the amylase enzyme in your blood, which mainly comes from the pancreas and salivary glands.It is most commonly ordered to help diagnose or monitor acute pancreatitis, but can also be used for other conditions like mumps or gallstone-related issues.The test is... read more
Serum Alkaline Phosphatase Test Quick summaryThis blood test measures alkaline phosphatase (ALP), an enzyme mainly found in the liver, bones, and bile ducts.Doctors order it to check for liver damage, bile duct blockages, or bone disorders — often as part of a routine health check or when symptoms like jaundice or bone pain appear.No... read more
Serum Acid Phosphatase Test Quick summaryMeasures the level of acid phosphatase enzyme in the blood, mainly from the prostate, bone, liver, and red blood cells.Historically used to monitor prostate cancer (especially advanced or metastatic disease), but now largely replaced by the more specific PSA test.Still ordered in specific situations: evaluating prostate cancer recurrence, monitoring... read more
Serum Lipase Test Quick summary (or সংক্ষিপ্ত সারসংক্ষেপ)Serum lipase is a blood test that measures an enzyme made by the pancreas, used mainly to diagnose acute pancreatitis.It is more specific for pancreatic injury than amylase and stays elevated longer.Normal levels vary by lab but typically range from 0–160 U/L; your report will show... read more
Serum Calcium Test Quick summaryThe serum calcium test measures total or ionized calcium in your blood, helping diagnose parathyroid, kidney, bone, and other conditions.No special preparation is needed unless combined with fasting blood work; tell your doctor about all medications and supplements.Normal total calcium is typically 8.5–10.5 mg/dL (varies by lab) – results... read more
