During blood clotting, various coagulation factors are activated to stop bleeding. Read more about blood clotting!
The blood sugar value indicates the sugar content of the blood. It changes depending on the food intake. Read all about it.
The tumor marker CA 125 plays a role primarily in ovarian cancer. Read more about the significance of CA 125!
The tumor marker CA 19-9 is increased in certain types of cancer and other diseases. Read more about the meaning of CA 19-9!
Calcitonin regulates blood calcium levels. Here you can find out what it means when calcitonin is increased or decreased!
The tumor marker CEA plays a role primarily in rectal and colon cancer. Read more about the importance of CEA!
The tumor marker CA 15-3 is increased especially in breast and ovarian cancer. Read more about the informative value of CA 15-3!
Elevated cholesterol levels can lead to heart attacks, strokes, etc. Read more about cholesterol and cholesterol limits!
What is chloride? What is its function? What to do if there is a lack or excess of chloride? You can read answers to these and other questions here!
HDL cholesterol is considered "good" cholesterol because it can protect against arteriosclerosis. Read more about HDL cholesterol!
LDL cholesterol is considered "bad" cholesterol because it promotes arteriosclerosis. Read more about LDL cholesterol!
Various diseases can increase or decrease levels of cortisol. Find out what these are and what exactly is cortisol here!
What is the ChE? When is cholinesterase increased? What causes a cholinesterase deficiency? You can read the answers here!
Creatine kinase is an enzyme that is increasingly detectable in the blood after a heart attack. Read all about it.
The C-peptide level in the blood provides information on the function of the pancreas. Read more about the C-peptide value!
CRP is a protein that indicates inflammation in the body. It can be determined in the blood. Read everything you need to know about the laboratory value!
Read everything you need to know about the neurotransmitter dopamine: the effect, formation and significance of increased and decreased dopamine levels!
D-dimers are determined if a vascular occlusion (such as pulmonary embolism) is suspected. Read about the informative value of the D-Dimer value!
Dopamine deficiency can trigger a variety of symptoms such as movement disorders, depression, and constipation. Read more on the subject!
Iron transports oxygen in the body. An iron deficiency or excess can cause many symptoms. Read all about it.