The test allows for quantitative measurement of the protein neurofilament light chain – a marker of neuroaxonal injury – in plasma and serum.

The anion gap blood test measures the acid-base and electrolyte balance in the blood. Results can show whether there is an imbalance in a person’s pH levels, which may be making the blood too acidic ...

A large prospective study suggests that a routine creatinine blood test may help flag people at higher risk of osteoporosis and fractures, revealing a narrow “sweet spot” where muscle and kidney ...

Routine blood tests often focus on basic parameters, but certain specialised markers can offer deeper insight into hidden imbalances long before symptoms become severe. Identifying these biomarkers ...

Four serum neurofilament light chain (NfL) tests showed high accuracy in diagnosing and predicting progression of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) in a new study. Investigators said the findings ...

Dermatologist Jushya Bhatia Sarin discusses crucial tests for hair thinning and early greying: not all blood panels are equal.