Blood tests are an incredibly easy and useful diagnostic tool for doctors and practitioners to use. They can help sound the warning if anything is wrong with your organs, including the liver, kidneys, and heart. They can signal cancer, detect heavy metals or other toxins in the bloodstream, and help you to keep your glucose and cholesterol levels in check.
Routine blood tests may be done at your yearly wellness physical, or they may be specially ordered if you are having signs and symptoms that your doctor wants to check on.
Some common reasons other than a wellness exam that tests may be ordered:
- Monitoring of chronic conditions
- Checking the success of treatments
- Determining risk for conditions and diseases
- Early diagnosis
The three standard tests that are ordered are:
CBC (Complete Blood Count) – The CBC test identifies and counts the 7 types of cells found in the blood, red blood cell, neutrophil, eosinophil, basophil, lymphocyte, monocyte, and platelet.
Lipid Panel – This tests for total cholesterol, LDL, and HDL
Metabolic Panel – This shows the health of your kidneys, your blood sugar levels, and the levels of key electrolytes, such as potassium and sodium. It can show how well your body is utilizing energy.
Specialized Tests
Depending on your individual health needs, other tests may be ordered to look at liver function, levels of hormones in the body, and even drug or alcohol use.
If something unusual is found during any of these tests, it could mean that further testing is needed to determine what is going on. Your doctor will discuss with you any results that are out of range and what the next steps may be.
By having blood tests done regularly, as recommended by your doctor, you are taking a proactive approach to maintaining your health. This can help to catch any issues before they become more serious. It’s important to have all recommended tests done, even if it doesn’t seem like you need them – when in doubt, ask.
When you need answers…
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