If you are diagnosed with breast cancer, your doctor may order additional lab test to assist with prognosis. The 2 most common are the hormone receptor test and the HER2/neu test. Results for these 2 tests can provide insight into which cancer treatment options may be most effective for you. We ask Dr Norraha Abd Rahman, a Resident Consultant Pathologist of Pantai Premier Pathology, to explain the 2 tests.
Glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c), also called A1C, is a test measuring of the amount of glucose attached to the hemoglobin (Hb) in red blood cells. The higher the glucose levels over the previous 2-3 months, the higher the A1C.
A guide to understand your blood test report
Have you gone for a medical check-up before? If yes, do you understand what does the blood report tells you?
Basically, your test results will be interpreted together with your personal medical history. All these information are essential in diagnosing a disease or even to check for your health condition. Below are some of the most commonly requested blood test and the descriptions:
Kidneys are bean-shaped organs which are found at the back of your abdominal cavity. Though people are normally born with two functioning kidneys, one on either side of the spine, a person can survive with only one kidney.
Globally, more than 500 million individuals, or about one in ten general populations, have some form of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD). CKD means a condition that damages one’s kidneys by decreasing the ability to keep one healthy by doing their functions.
