Labs Insights

In today’s world of on-demand services, it’s tempting to think that healthcare—especially laboratory testing—should be just as accessible. Many commercial labs have adopted a “menu” approach, letting patients walk in

Every clinician, at some point in their career, has stared at a lab report and thought, “This doesn’t add up.” Maybe the numbers don’t fit the patient’s symptoms. Maybe a

For decades, the standard lipid panel—measuring total cholesterol, LDL, HDL, and triglycerides—has been the backbone of cardiovascular risk assessment. These numbers guide millions of treatment decisions every year, from statin

For any patient facing the possibility of cancer, a tumor biopsy is a pivotal moment. The procedure itself may take only minutes, but the wait for results can feel endless.

Lipid panels are a cornerstone of cardiovascular risk assessment and management. For millions of patients on statins or other lipid-lowering therapies, these tests guide critical decisions about medication adjustments, lifestyle

When a patient’s lab results return with a mildly elevated AST or an unexpectedly high potassium, the immediate question is: Is this a sign of underlying pathology, or simply the

When it comes to diagnosing thyroid disorders, the right tests can make the difference between a swift, accurate diagnosis and months of patient suffering. For decades, Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH)

Biopsies are a cornerstone of modern medicine, especially when it comes to diagnosing precancerous or cancerous lesions. During procedures like gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy or cervical screening, taking a tissue sample

When doctors receive lab results, they’re often presented as a list of isolated numbers: HbA1c 6.7%, GGT 58, LDL 3.9 mmol/L. These figures are important, but can a single number