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Got lab results but not sure what they really mean? 🤔
This guide shares the right questions to ask your doctor 👇
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Cortisol is your body’s main stress hormone—helping regulate metabolism, blood pressure & immune response. Testing cortisol levels can help diagnose adrenal disorders like Addison’s disease. Learn more with Pathology Tests Explained. ptex.au/ptests.php?q=Cortiso…
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Troponin T is a blood test that helps doctors detect damage to the heart muscle. It’s often used with an ECG when a heart attack is suspected. Levels can rise within hours, helping emergency teams act fast. Learn more with Pathology Tests Explained. ptex.au/ptests.php?q=Troponi…
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Sometimes breakthroughs come from unexpected moments.
Back in Easter 1982, a delayed lab check led to the discovery of Helicobacter pylori — a turning point in understanding stomach ulcers.
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Not feeling quite right? Thyroid function tests can help check whether your thyroid is underactive or overactive.
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HbA1c is a simple blood test that shows your average blood glucose over the past 2-3 months. It’s used to help diagnose and monitor type 2 diabetes, and there’s usually no preparation needed before the test.
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Curious about your calcium blood test results? This page breaks down total and ionised calcium — and why it matters for your health.
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What are Bone Turnover Markers?
Your bones are constantly breaking down & rebuilding.
Bone Turnover Markers (BTMs) are blood or urine tests that help doctors understand how active that process is.
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Why would your doctor order an Antinuclear Ab test?
This blood test looks for autoantibodies that can be present when the immune system attacks the body’s own cells. It’s most often used when autoimmune disorders are suspected, especially lupus. pathologytestsexplained.org.…
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If you see Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT)on your pathology report, this blood test measures the amount of the ALT enzyme in your blood. It is usually measured as part of a group of tests that check liver health.
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If you’ve seen ACTH (Adrenocorticotropic hormone) on your pathology report, this test measures a hormone made in the pituitary gland that tells the adrenal glands to produce cortisol.
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Seen Angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) on your report?
This blood test measures the amount of ACE enzyme and may be used to support the diagnosis or monitoring of conditions such as sarcoidosis.
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If you see Blood gases (arterial) on your report, this test checks how much oxygen and carbon dioxide are in your blood and whether your blood is too acidic or alkaline. Learn what it measures and why it’s requested:
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Seen 17-Hydroxyprogesterone (17-OHP) on your pathology report?
This hormone test helps diagnose or monitor congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) and other adrenal gland conditions. It’s also part of newborn screening.
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“my blood aldosterone level is high and renin is low. does it explain my high blood pressure?”
Our Pathology Information Assistant explains results in plain language.
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“My ALT is 95 — am I in trouble?”
Our Pathology Information Assistant explains results in plain language.
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“My eGFR is 46 — what does it mean?”
Our Pathology Information Assistant explains results in plain language.
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Bone marker tests measure substances in your blood and urine to help show how fast your bones are being broken down and rebuilt. Australians - just had a bone test?
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The urine albumin creatinine ratio (ACR) is a simple test used to screen for kidney disease.
It can detect very small amounts of albumin in urine — often before symptoms appear.
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Ever wished pathology reports were easier to understand?
The PTEx AI Assistant is trained on nearly 300 pathology tests to explain terms and processes clearly and concisely.
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