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A bilirubin test can detect an increased level of bilirubin in the blood. Bilirubin may be elevated in conditions such as liver disease, hemolytic anemia and blockage of bile ducts.

The total cholesterol test measures four types of lipids or fat, in the blood. High cholesterol may lead to a condition called atherosclerosis, in which there is fat deposition on blood vessel walls.

A complete blood count (CBC) is a blood test used to evaluate your overall health and detect a wide range of disorders, including anemia, infection and leukemia. Red blood cells, which carry oxygen. White blood cells, which fight infection. Hemoglobin, the oxygen-carrying protein in red blood cells. Platelets which are responsible for arresting bleeding.

Glomerular filtration rate (GFR) is a measure of the function of the kidneys. This test measures the level of creatinine in the blood and uses the result in a formula to calculate a number that reflects how well the kidneys are functioning, called the estimated GFR or eGFR.

Random glucose test is a blood sugar test taken from a non-fasting subject.

Hemoglobin is the substance inside red blood cells that carries oxygen to the cells of the body. Glucose (a type of sugar) molecules in the blood naturally tend to stick with hemoglobin molecules. By this, the hemoglobin becomes glycosylated, which is referred to as hemoglobin A1c, or HbA1c. As a person's blood sugar becomes higher, more of the person's hemoglobin becomes glycosylated. The glucose remains attached to the hemoglobin throughout the life of the red blood cell, or about 2 to 3 months.

The direct low-density lipoprotein cholesterol test (direct LDL-C) measures the amount of LDL cholesterol, sometimes called 'bad' cholesterol, in the blood. In most cases, this is a good estimate of the LDL-C, but it becomes less accurate with increased triglyceride levels.

A Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) test is done to assess thyroid gland functioning. It can detect if the thyroid is overactive (hyperthyroidism) or underactive (hypothyroidism). The test can also detect a thyroid disorder before the experience of any symptom. If left untreated, a thyroid disorder could cause health problems.