LIVER function testsBLOOD cell countBLOOD urea nitrogenKIDNEY failureBackground: Kidney disorders are mainly diagnosed after a major decline in the renal function. Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is one of the most common disorders of the urinary system defined by gradual reduction of...
Kidney Function: Uric acid BUN (blood urea nitrogen) Creatinine BUN/creatinine ratio eGFR (estimated glomerular filtration rate) Electrolytes and Minerals: Sodium Potassium Chloride Calcium Phosphorus Iron Carbon dioxide (CO2) Liver Function: Total protein ...
Depending on your symptoms and medical history, your healthcare provider may recommend additional testing along with the CBC test. Additional tests may include tests for thyroid function, liver function, or blood sugar levels. These additional tests will increase the overall cost of your healthcare ...
Liver damage, including from alcohol abuse Severe infections An enlarged or damaged spleen Autoimmune diseases Conditions that disrupt bone marrow function Certain medications, including many chemotherapies for cancer Having too many WBCs is known as leukocytosis. Excess WBCs may be related to several ...
Screening for proper platelet function is accomplished by use of the bleeding time test. Patients who have a bone marrow disease, such as leukemia or other cancer in the bone marrow, often experience excessive bleeding that is generally due to a significantly decreased number of platelets. This ...
An encyclopedia entry for "liver-function tests" is presented. It refers to tests that evaluate blood chemistry in order to identify changes in the way the liver is producing new substances and breaking down/or secreting old ones. It can also reveal if cells found in the liver are either da...
What Are Values for Components of Complete Blood Count? What Is a Function of Cells in a Complete Blood Count? Why Are Complete Blood Count Tests Used? What Is a Complete Blood Count (CBC) Test? A complete blood count (CBC) is a common blood test. The complete blood count (CBC) test...
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In the absence of adequate risk stratification, current recommendations are to intermittently test A-AT–deficient adults for liver function. We evaluated this recommendation in a large group of adults with A-AT deficiency to determine the prevalence of increased levels of alanine aminotransferase (ALT...
Function: -primary phase of hemostasis is platelet aggregration -initiate coagulation cascade How long do platelets circulate? 8-10 days Platelets indications signs or symptoms of bleeding-nose bleeds-menstrual cycles (heavy) -easy bruising -GI bleeding-dark stoolsigns and symptoms of clotting-thrombos...