Iron deficiency anemia
To diagnose iron deficiency anemia, your healthcare professional may run tests to look for: Red blood cell size and color. With iron deficiency anemia, red blood cells are smaller
Complete blood count (CBC)
Overview A complete blood count (CBC) is a blood test. It''s used to look at overall health and find a wide range of conditions, including anemia, infection and leukemia. A
Ejection fraction: An important heart test
Ejection fraction is a measurement of the percentage of blood leaving the heart each time it squeezes. When the heart squeezes, it''s called a contraction. Ejection fraction is
Blood pressure chart: What your reading means
Ideal blood pressure is categorized as normal. Increased blood pressure may be categorized as elevated, stage 1 or stage 2 depending on the specific numbers. A diagnosis of
Diabetes
These include skipping a meal and getting more physical activity than normal. Low blood sugar also occurs if you take too much insulin or too much of a glucose-lowering
Mayo Clinic corrected QT interval (QTc) calculator
Worried about QT interval prolongation? This online evidence based resource will help guide you how to measure the QT interval and calculate the QTc value with an easy to use calculator
Creatinine test
Overview A creatinine test is a measure of how well the kidneys are doing their job of filtering waste from the blood. Creatinine is a chemical compound left over from energy
Heart rate: What''s normal?
A normal resting heart rate for adults ranges from 60 to 100 beats per minute. A heart rate above or below that may signal a health condition.
Blood urea nitrogen (BUN) test
Learn about the blood urea nitrogen (BUN) test to assess kidney function and what possible results could mean.
Ferritin test
Overview A ferritin test measures the amount of ferritin in the blood. Ferritin is a blood protein that contains iron. This test can be used to find out how much iron the body