Understanding Your Cystatin C Test Results
Quick answer: Cystatin C is a protein your cells produce at a steady rate and your kidneys filter out, so
Metrics Explained
Plain-language guides to understanding your medical test results — blood tests, imaging, spirometry, and specialist measurements. Each guide explains what the key numbers mean, what a high or low result indicates, and what your doctor is likely to recommend next. No medical background required.
Understanding PT and aPTT (Prothrombin and Partial Thromboplastin Time) Results
Quick answer: PT (prothrombin time) and aPTT (activated partial thromboplastin time) are two blood tests that measure how long different
Warfarin and Vitamin K: How Your Diet Affects Your INR
Quick answer: Warfarin works by blocking vitamin K, which your body uses to make clotting factors, so the vitamin K
Understanding a Low INR Result (When Warfarin Isn’t Working Well)
Quick answer: A low INR means your blood is clotting faster than your target, the warfarin is not thinning it
Understanding a High INR Result (When Your Blood Is Too Thin)
Quick answer: A high INR means your blood is clotting more slowly than your target. It is “thinner” than intended,
Understanding Urine Culture and 24-Hour Collection
Quick answer: A urine culture grows any bacteria in your urine over 24-48 hours to confirm a urinary infection and
Understanding Glucose and Ketones in Urine
Quick answer: Glucose in the urine usually means blood sugar has been high enough to spill over into the urine,
Understanding Leukocytes and Nitrites in Urine (UTI Signs)
Quick answer: On a urine dipstick, leukocytes (white blood cells) and nitrites are the two markers that point towards a
Understanding Blood in Urine (Haematuria)
Quick answer: Blood in the urine (haematuria) can be visible (pink, red, or cola-coloured) or invisible, only found on a
Understanding Protein in Urine (Proteinuria)
Quick answer: Protein in the urine (proteinuria) means protein that should stay in your blood is leaking into your urine,