The C-peptide test is a way of estimating how much of the hormone insulin your body creates. This test can help doctors determine what type of diabetes you have. It can also help show how far your ...

Hepatitis C is an infection that affects the liver. The hepatitis C virus (HCV), which causes the infection, is usually transmitted by coming into contact with blood that’s positive for the virus.

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If you have high cholesterol, you've probably been told to lower the LDL number from your blood test. LDL is the "bad cholesterol," the type that contributes to plaque that can clog your arteries.

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Research from Kaiser Permanente supports the use of cystatin C tests as an alternative to creatinine-based tests ...

The C-peptide test helps your doctor identify whether you have type 1 diabetes (when the immune system attacks and destroys cells in the pancreas) or type 2 diabetes (when your body doesn't use ...