A blood alcohol test is one of the most accurate ways to measure how much alcohol is present in your body. Doctors, hospitals, and laboratories across Canada rely on this test to diagnose alcohol-related health concerns, monitor treatment progress, and support legal or workplace safety requirements. Whether ordered by your physician or required for other […]

A urine HVA test measures the amount of homovanillic acid in your child’s urine and is one of the most important tools Canadian doctors use when they suspect neuroblastoma, a cancer that primarily affects young children. If your pediatrician or family doctor has requested this test, understanding what it involves and what the results mean […]

The 5-nucleotidase blood test is a specialized liver enzyme test that Canadian doctors use to evaluate liver and bile duct health. This lab test measures the level of 5′-nucleotidase, an enzyme that plays a key role in producing adenosine — a molecule essential for energy and many biological processes. When liver cells are damaged or […]

A serum albumin test is a routine blood test that measures the level of albumin protein circulating in your bloodstream. Your doctor may recommend this test to evaluate how well your liver and kidneys are functioning, or to help explain symptoms such as unexplained weight loss, swelling, or persistent fatigue. For Canadians, this test is […]