Blood lab results and what they mean
How do blood lab results help a doctor make a diagnosis?
By measuring the volume of blood cells, the CBC allows a doctor to evaluate an individual’s overall health, as well as check for underlying conditions such as leukemia and anemia. Also known as leukocytes, white blood cells are a major component of the body’s immune system.
What are the implications of abnormal blood lab results?
Abnormal results can indicate diabetes, among other medical conditions. The lab tests the amount of phosphorus in the blood. Elevated levels can indicate problems with the kidneys and parathyroid glands, and they may be a sign of malnutrition or alcohol abuse.
How long should one fast before getting a blood work test?
A basic metabolic panel (BMP) usually checks for levels of eight compounds in the blood: This test may require you to fast for at least 8 hours before your blood is drawn, depending on the instructions of your doctor and what the test is measuring. See our chart for normal results.
What does a blood test reveal about one's metabolism?
Also known as a blood chemistry, chemistry panel, or basic metabolic panel, this test looks at the levels of essential enzymes in the blood and also checks kidney function. 3 In addition, the glucose level in the blood is obtained through this test and can indicate if a person needs further testing for diabetes.
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Understanding Your Lab Results: Comprehensive Metabolic Screening Panel CHOLESTEROL and TRIGLYCERIDES are fats necessary for normal cell function. However, elevated levels of these fats have been associated with an increased risk of developing coronary disease, arteriosclerosis, and heart attack.
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Again, getting a copy of your lab results lets you compare your numbers to the normal ranges and makes it easier to ask questions about the results and what they mean. References Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Secretary. 21st Century Cures Act: Interoperability, Information Blocking, and the ONC Health IT Certification ...
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Basic Metabolic Profile Iron Studies (TIBC, Ferritin) Thyroid Studies (TSH, Free t4) Vitamin D Lipid Panel Complete Blood Count with Differential aka “CBC with Diff” Components of a CBC with differential: Total red blood cell count (RBC) Hemoglobin (Hgb) Hematocrit (Hct) Mean Corpuscular volume (MCV) Red blood cell distribution width (RDW)
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Often due to inflammation or infection Note: differential must add up to 100% - Neutrophils Normal: 45-73% Increase: mostly due to bacterial infection - Eosinophils Normal: 0-4% Increase: due to parasitic infection and hypersensitivity reaction (drug/allergic rxn) Absolute count = %Eos X WBC - Basophils Normal: 0-1% Play a rol...
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A complete blood count or CBC is a blood test that is done to get information about the cells in your blood. You may get a complete blood count done: • during your clinic visits • at follow up appointments • while you are staying in the hospital Why are blood counts important?
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