Every Biomarker We Test, Explained in Plain Language

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A biomarker is a measurable signal in your blood, like ferritin, vitamin D or cholesterol, that shows how your body is actually working. Search the full library below, or open any one to learn what it means and what your result is telling you.

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1-Methylhistidine

1-MeHis, Nt-methylhistidine, Pi-methylhistidine

1MHIS

usually no specific symptoms

3-Methylhistidine

3-MeHis, tau-methylhistidine, N-tau-methylhistidine

3MHIS

usually no specific symptoms

Alanine

L-alanine, Ala

ALA

tiredness, rapid breathing, muscle weakness, poor feeding in babies

Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT)

ALT, GPT, alanine transaminase, SGPT

ALT

often none, sometimes fatigue, upper right belly discomfort, nausea

Albumin

Serum albumin, ALB

ALB

swelling in legs or belly, fatigue, often none

Albumin-corrected Calcium

Corrected calcium, adjusted calcium, calcium corrected for albumin

CACORR

muscle cramps, tingling, fatigue, excessive thirst, constipation

Albumin/Globulin Ratio

A/G ratio, albumin to globulin ratio

AGRATIO

fatigue, swelling, frequent infections

Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP)

ALP, alk phos, AP

ALP

often none, sometimes itching, yellowing of skin, bone pain

Alpha-Aminoadipic Acid

Alpha-aminoadipate, 2-aminoadipic acid, AAA

AADA

usually no specific symptoms, sometimes low muscle tone or developmental delay

Alpha-Aminobutyric Acid

Alpha-aminobutyrate, 2-aminobutyric acid, AABA

AABA

usually no specific symptoms

Alpha-Fetoprotein (AFP), Tumor Marker

AFP, alpha-fetoprotein, alpha fetoprotein

AFP

abdominal swelling, unexplained weight loss, fatigue, jaundice

Alpha-fetoprotein, MoM

AFP MoM, maternal serum AFP, MSAFP, alpha-fetoprotein multiple of median

AFPMOM

none, this is a routine pregnancy screening result

ALT/AST Ratio

ALT to AST ratio, inverse De Ritis ratio

ALTAST

fatigue, upper right abdominal discomfort

Aluminum, whole blood mixture

Whole blood aluminium, Al

usually none, bone pain, weakness, confusion at high levels

Anti-Mullerian Hormone (AMH)

AMH, Mullerian inhibiting substance, MIS

AMH

trouble conceiving, irregular periods, family planning questions

Antinuclear Antibodies (ANA), Screen

ANA, antinuclear antibodies, ANA screen, antinuclear factor

ANA

joint pain, fatigue, skin rash, prolonged fever, hair loss

Apolipoprotein A1 (ApoA1)

ApoA1, Apolipoprotein A-I, ApoA-I

APOA1

Usually none on its own

Apolipoprotein B

ApoB, Apolipoprotein B-100, ApoB-100

APOB

Usually none until cardiovascular disease develops

APRI test

AST to platelet ratio index, APRI score

APRI

fatigue, abdominal swelling, jaundice

Arginine

L-arginine, Arg

ARG

vomiting, lethargy, confusion from high ammonia; stiff legs and walking problems

Arsenic, whole blood mixture

Whole blood arsenic, As

usually none, nausea, abdominal pain, tingling, skin changes at high levels

Asparagine

L-asparagine, Asn

ASN

usually no specific symptoms

Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST)

AST, GOT, aspartate transaminase, SGOT

AST

often none, sometimes fatigue, upper right belly discomfort, muscle aches

Aspartic Acid

Aspartate, L-aspartic acid, Asp

ASP

usually no specific symptoms

Atherogenic Coefficient

AC, non-HDL to HDL ratio

ATHCOEFF

usually none

Atherogenic Index

AIP, atherogenic index of plasma, log TG/HDL

AIP

usually none

Basophils

Absolute basophil count, Basophil count

BASO#

Itching, hives, rash, swelling

Basophils (%)

Basophil percentage, Basophils relative, BASO%

BASO%

Itching, hives, rash, swelling

Beta-Alanine

3-aminopropanoic acid, b-alanine

BALA

usually no specific symptoms

Beta-Aminoisobutyric Acid

BAIBA, 3-aminoisobutyric acid

BAIBA

usually no specific symptoms

Beta-HCG, Tumor Marker

beta-hCG, β-hCG, beta human chorionic gonadotropin, hCG beta subunit

BHCG

testicular lump, pelvic mass, abdominal swelling, missed period

Bilirubin / Albumin Ratio

B/A ratio, bilirubin to albumin ratio

BILALB

jaundice, yellowing of skin or eyes

Bioavailable Testosterone

bioavailable testosterone, non-SHBG-bound testosterone

BIOTEST

low energy, low libido, mood changes, reduced muscle mass

Biological Age

biological age, metabolic age, phenotypic age

BIOAGE

none specific

Branched chain amino acid Total

BCAA, branched-chain amino acids, leucine isoleucine valine total

BCAA

poor feeding, vomiting, lethargy, sweet smelling urine, low muscle tone

Calcium

Ca, total calcium, serum calcium, kalzium

fatigue, excessive thirst, muscle cramps, tingling, constipation, bone pain

Calcium/Albumin Ratio

calcium to albumin ratio, corrected calcium aid

CAALB

muscle cramps, tingling, fatigue, bone aches

Cancer Antigen 125 (CA-125)

CA-125, CA 125, cancer antigen 125, MUC16

CA125

bloating, pelvic or abdominal pain, feeling full quickly, changes in periods

Cancer Antigen 15-3 (CA 15-3)

CA 15-3, CA15-3, cancer antigen 15-3

CA153

breast lump, breast changes, fatigue, bone pain

Cancer Antigen 19-9 (CA 19-9)

CA 19-9, CA19-9, cancer antigen 19-9, carbohydrate antigen 19-9

CA199

abdominal pain, jaundice, unexplained weight loss, fatigue

Carcinoembryonic Antigen (CEA)

CEA, carcinoembryonic antigen

CEA

unexplained weight loss, change in bowel habits, fatigue, abdominal discomfort

Carnosine

beta-alanyl-L-histidine

CARN

usually no specific symptoms, sometimes developmental delay, seizures, low muscle tone

Chloride

Cl, Cl-, serum chloride, chlorid

fatigue, weakness, excessive thirst, breathing changes

Citrulline

L-citrulline, Cit

CIT

vomiting, lethargy, confusion, poor feeding from high ammonia

Conjugated (Direct) Bilirubin

Direct bilirubin, conjugated bilirubin, DBIL

DBIL

yellowing of skin and eyes, dark urine, pale stools, itching

Copper, whole blood mixture

Whole blood copper, Cu

fatigue, anaemia, tingling, weakness, poor coordination

Cortisol

Hydrocortisone, serum cortisol, compound F

CORT

fatigue, stress, poor sleep, weight gain, weight loss, low blood pressure, high blood pressure

Cortisol/DHEA-Sulfate Ratio

cortisol to DHEA-S ratio, stress hormone ratio

CORTDHEA

fatigue, low mood, poor sleep, low resilience to stress

Creatinine

Serum creatinine, Krea

CREA

usually none early, later swelling, fatigue, reduced urination

Cyfra-21-1

Cyfra 21-1, CYFRA 21-1, cytokeratin 19 fragment, CK19 fragment

CYFRA

persistent cough, shortness of breath, chest discomfort, unexplained weight loss

CYP1A1 (Cancer Risk)

Cytochrome P450 1A1, CYP1A1 m1, rs4646903, aryl hydrocarbon hydroxylase

CYP1A1

No direct symptoms, gene variant studied for how the body processes tobacco-smoke and environmental carcinogens

CYP1A2 (Caffeine Metabolism)

Cytochrome P450 1A2, CYP1A2*1F, rs762551, caffeine metabolism gene

CYP1A2

Caffeine sensitivity, jitteriness, disrupted sleep

CYP2R1 (Vitamin D Activation)

Vitamin D 25-hydroxylase, CYP2R1, rs10741657

CYP2R1

Fatigue, low vitamin D, bone discomfort

Cystathionine

L-cystathionine

CYSTA

usually no specific symptoms

Cystatin C

Cystatin C, CysC

CYSC

usually none early, later swelling, fatigue, reduced urination

Cystine

L-cystine, dicysteine

CYST

kidney stones, back or side pain, blood in urine

De Ritis ratio

AST/ALT ratio, AST to ALT ratio

ASTALT

fatigue, upper right abdominal discomfort, jaundice

DHEA-Sulfate

DHEA-S, DHEAS, Dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate

DHEAS

excess hair growth, acne, irregular periods, hair thinning, early puberty

Dihydrotestosterone (DHT)

DHT, Androstanolone, 5-alpha-dihydrotestosterone

DHT

hair loss, excess hair growth, acne, oily skin

eGFR (Creatinine)

Estimated GFR, eGFR creatinine, CKD-EPI eGFR

EGFR

usually none early, later swelling, fatigue, reduced urination

eGFR (Cystatin C)

eGFR cystatin C, eGFRcys, estimated GFR cystatin C

EGFRCYS

often none early, later tiredness, swelling, changes in urination

Eosinophils

Absolute eosinophil count, AEC, Eosinophil count

EOS#

Itching, rash, wheeze, runny nose, hives

Eosinophils (%)

Eosinophil percentage, Eosinophils relative, EOS%

EOS%

Itching, rash, wheeze, runny nose, hives

Estradiol (E2)

E2, Oestradiol, 17-beta-estradiol

irregular periods, hot flushes, low libido, mood changes, vaginal dryness, fatigue

Ethanolamine

Monoethanolamine, 2-aminoethanol

ETHA

usually no specific symptoms

Ferritin

Serum ferritin, iron stores

FERR

fatigue, hair loss, low stamina, brittle nails, pale skin, restless legs

Ferritin / Albumin Ratio

ferritin to albumin ratio, FAR

FERRALB

fatigue, signs of inflammation or illness

Ferritin/Cortisol Ratio

ferritin to cortisol ratio

FERRCORT

fatigue, stress

Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH)

FSH, Follitropin

FSH

irregular periods, trouble conceiving, hot flushes, low libido, delayed or early puberty

Free Prostate-Specific Antigen (Free PSA)

fPSA, free PSA, free prostate specific antigen

FPSA

trouble urinating, weak stream, frequent urination at night, pelvic discomfort

Free Testosterone Index (FTI)

FTI, free androgen index, FAI

FTI

in women acne, excess hair, irregular periods; in men low libido, fatigue

Free Thyroxine (Free T4)

Free T4, FT4, Free Thyroxine

FT4

fatigue, weight change, feeling cold, feeling too hot, racing heart, dry skin

Free Triiodothyronine (Free T3)

Free T3, FT3, Free Triiodothyronine

FT3

racing heart, weight loss, anxiety, feeling too hot, tremor, fatigue

fT3/fT4 Ratio

free T3 to free T4 ratio, fT3 to fT4 ratio

FT3FT4

fatigue, cold intolerance, weight change, low mood

fT4 / TSH Ratio

free T4 to TSH ratio, fT4 to TSH ratio

FT4TSH

fatigue, weight change, temperature sensitivity, low mood

Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid (GABA)

GABA, gamma-aminobutyrate, 4-aminobutyric acid

GABA

seizures, developmental delay, low muscle tone

Gamma-Glutamyl Transferase (GGT)

GGT, gamma-GT, GGTP, gamma-glutamyl transpeptidase

GGT

often none, sometimes fatigue, upper right belly discomfort, yellowing of skin

GGT / HDL Cholesterol Ratio

GGT to HDL ratio, GGT/HDL-C

GGTHDL

usually none

GGT-to-Platelet Ratio (GPR)

GPR, gamma-glutamyl transferase to platelet ratio

GPR

fatigue, abdominal swelling, jaundice

Globulin

Serum globulin, total globulins

GLOB

often none, sometimes frequent infections, fatigue

Glucose

Fasting plasma glucose, fasting blood sugar, FPG

GLUC

increased thirst, frequent urination, fatigue, blurred vision, shakiness, sweating

Glucose, estimated average (eAG)

eAG, A1c-derived average glucose, ADAG

EAG

excessive thirst, frequent urination, tiredness, blurred vision

Glutamic Acid

Glutamate, L-glutamic acid, Glu

GLU

usually no specific symptoms; glutamate acts as a brain signalling chemical

Glutamine

L-glutamine, Gln

GLN

confusion, drowsiness, vomiting when ammonia is high; can be low in serious illness

Glycine

L-glycine, Gly, aminoacetic acid

GLY

lethargy, seizures, low muscle tone, poor feeding

HDL Cholesterol

HDL-C, high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, good cholesterol

HDL

usually none on its own

HDL Cholesterol (Electrophoresis)

High-density lipoprotein cholesterol, good cholesterol, HDL-C electrophoresis, alpha lipoprotein

HDLE

Usually no symptoms, low levels can contribute to chest pain or leg pain over time with advanced artery disease

Hematocrit

Hct, PCV, packed cell volume, hämatokrit

HCT

fatigue, shortness of breath, dizziness, pale skin, headache

Hemoglobin

Hb, Hgb, haemoglobin, hämoglobin

HGB

fatigue, shortness of breath, pale skin, dizziness, weakness

Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c)

HbA1c, glycated haemoglobin, glycosylated haemoglobin, A1c

HBA1C

increased thirst, frequent urination, fatigue, blurred vision, slow healing

Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c), %

HbA1c, glycated haemoglobin, A1c, HbA1c NGSP

HBA1CP

fatigue, excessive thirst, frequent urination, blurred vision, slow healing

Hepatitis C Antibodies (Anti-HCV)

anti-HCV, HCV antibody test, hepatitis C antibody screen

ANTIHCV

fatigue, often no symptoms, jaundice, abdominal discomfort

Hepatitis C virus core IgG Ab

HCV core IgG, anti-HCV core, hepatitis C core antibody IgG

HCVCORE

fatigue, often no symptoms, jaundice, abdominal discomfort

High-Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein (hs-CRP)

High-sensitivity CRP, hs-CRP, cardiac CRP

HSCRP

often none, sometimes general fatigue

Histidine

His, H

HIS

usually no specific symptoms

HIV 1,2 Ag/Ab Combo

HIV combo test, fourth-generation HIV test, HIV Ag/Ab, HIV antigen/antibody test

HIVCMB

fever, sore throat, swollen glands, rash, night sweats, often no symptoms

HIV 1,2 Ag/Ab Combo p24-antigen Signal/Cutoff

HIV p24 antigen, p24 S/Co, HIV antigen signal to cutoff

P24SCO

fever, sore throat, rash, swollen glands, often no symptoms

HIV 1 & 2 Antibody Screening

HIV antibody test, anti-HIV, HIV-1/2 antibody screen

HIVAB

fever, sore throat, rash, swollen glands, often no symptoms

Holotranscobalamin (HoloTC)

holotranscobalamin, HoloTC, active B12, active vitamin B12

HOLOTC

fatigue, tingling, numbness, poor memory, pale skin, weakness

HOMA-Beta

HOMA-B, HOMA-%B, beta-cell function index

HOMAB

excessive thirst, tiredness, frequent urination

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