Understanding blood results: Liver function testThe article provides clinical information on liver function test (LFT). It describes the anatomy, physiology and functions of the liver, along with the prevalence of liver disease in Great Britain. It explains why and when LFT is requested, as well...
Laboratory tests are tools helpful in evaluating the health status of the person who done it. It is important to realize that laboratory results, for example blood work results, may be outside of the so-called normal range for many reasons. These variations may be due to such things as rac...
Since red blood cells can come in different sizes, RDW looks at the range of these sizes in a blood sample. If anemia is suspected, RDW test results are often used together with MCV to figure out what the cause might be. Platelets Platelets are tiny cell fragments that enable the blood ...
A complete cholesterol test—also called a lipid panel or lipid profile—is a blood test that measures the amount of cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood to assess your heart health and estimate your risk of cardiovascular disease. [1] If cholesterol levels get too high, it can lead to...
These tests measure the amount of hemoglobin in red blood cells. Low levels indicate anemia. Red Cell Distribution Width (RDW) Since red blood cells can come in different sizes, RDW looks at the range of these sizes in a blood sample. If anemia is suspected, RDW test results are often us...
Ever been to the doctor, had a blood test, and then seen a bunch of abbreviations on your results that look like they belong in a spy novel? One of those mysterious codes you might encounter is particularly helpful when your body’s fighting off an infection – it'...
Results from a hypothyroidism blood test are the key to unlocking your best treatment plan.iStock If there’s a bright side to hypothyroidism, or anunderactive thyroid, it’s that treatment usually just involves taking daily medication, and testing is limited to a simple blood test. Your hypoth...
Veterinarians rely on blood tests for dogs in order to make accurate diagnosis and identify developing illnesses. Many diseases dogs face can be treated...
There's no single test that can detect OCD. Your provider will ask you about your health history and symptoms. The diagnosis process will likely also include: A physical exam to see if your symptoms are due to a health condition Blood tests to check your blood count, how well your thyroid...
Additionally, respondents were more confident about both of the approaches to sharing blood culture results if they heard the clinician say them vs if they read the phrase. The confidence in the accuracy of verbal vs written questions for “blood culture was negative” was mean (SD) of 3.0 (...