Lab terms, A to Z
The words on your report, in plain language.
A
- ALT (SGPT)A liver enzyme. Raised levels can mean the liver is under strain.Learn more →
- AST (SGOT)Another liver enzyme, read with ALT.Learn more →
B
- BMIWeight compared with height. For Indians, 23 or more is overweight.Learn more →
C
- CholesterolA fat in the blood. Too much LDL can clog blood vessels.Learn more →
- CreatinineA waste product. Shows how well kidneys filter.
F
- Fasting sugarBlood sugar after 8–10 hours without food.Learn more →
H
- HbA1cAverage blood sugar over 2–3 months.Learn more →
- HDL“Good” cholesterol. Higher is better.Learn more →
L
- LDL“Bad” cholesterol. Lower is better.Learn more →
N
- NABLIndia’s board that accredits labs.Learn more →
P
- PrediabetesSugar higher than usual, but not diabetes yet.Learn more →
R
- RemissionWhen numbers return to the usual range without medicines.Learn more →
T
- TSHThe main thyroid screening test.Learn more →
- TriglyceridesBlood fats that rise with sugar and alcohol.Learn more →
V
- Vitamin DHelps bones and muscles. Low levels are common in India.Learn more →
W
- Waist sizeAbove 90 cm (men) or 80 cm (women) raises risk.Learn more →
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