A complete blood count (CBC) gives important information about the kinds and numbers of cells in the blood, mainly red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. A CBC helps the health professional check any symptoms, such as weakness, fatigue, or bruising. A CBC also helps the health professional diagnose conditions, such as anemia, infection, and many other disorders.
CMP-14 Includes:
Glucose-Blood sugar level, the most direct test to uncover diabetes, may be used not only to identify diabetes, but also to evaluate how one controls the disease.
Kidney Profile
Bun or Urea Nitrogen— A by-product of protein metabolism eliminated through the kidneys. BUN is an indicator of kidney function.
Creatinine, Serum— An indicator of kidney function.
Bun/Creatinine Ratio— Calculated by dividing the BUN by the Creatinine.
Glomerular Filtration (eGFR)— Asseses the filtering capacity of the kidney.
Fluids & Electrolytes
Sodium— One of the major salts in the body fluid, important in the body's water balance and the electrical activity of nerves and muscles.
Potassium— Aids to control the nerves and muscles.
Chloride— Similar to sodium, it aids to maintain the body's electrolyte balance.
Carbon Dioxide, Total— Used to help in detecting, evaluating, and monitoring electrolyte imbalances.
Calcium- A mineral essential for development and maintenance of healthy teeth and bones, important for the normal function of muscles, nerves and blood clotting.
Liver panel
Protein, Total— Measure of the state of nutrition in the body, together with albumin
Albumin— Serum a major protein in the blood and reflection of the general state of nutrition.
Globulin, Total— A major group of proteins in the blood that comprise the infection fighting antibodies.
Albumin/Globulin Ratio— Calculated by dividing the albumin by the globulin.
Bilirubin, Total— A chemical that is involved with liver functions. High concentrations of bilirubin may result in jaundice.
Alkaline Phosphatase— A body protein that is important in diagnosing proper bone and liver functions.
Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST or SGOT)—an enzyme that is found in skeletal and heart muscle, liver and other organs. Abnormalities may represent liver disease.
Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT or SGPT)— an enzyme that is found primarily in the liver. Abnormalities may represent liver disease.
Testosterone - Used in the evaluation of hirsutism and masculinization in women; evaluation of testicular function in clinical states where the testosterone binding proteins may be altered (obesity, cirrhosis, thyroid disorders)
Dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate (DHEAS) is an androgen, a male sex hormone present in the blood of both men and women. It aids in developing male secondary sexual characteristics at puberty, and can be metabolized by the body into more potent androgens, such as testosterone and androstenedione, or changed into the female hormone estrogen. DHEAS is produced by the adrenal cortex, which is the outer layer of the adrenal glands, with smaller amounts being produced by the woman's ovaries and man's testes. DHEAS secretion is controlled by the pituitary hormone adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) and other pituitary factors. DHEAS is primarily produced by the adrenal glands, and is therefor useful as a marker for adrenal function. Cancers, Adrenal tumors, and hyperplasia can lead to the overproduction of DHEAS. Elevated levels may not be noticed in adult men, but they can lead to amenorrhea and visible symptoms of virilization.
This estradiol assay is designed to investigate fertility of women of reproductive age and for the support of in vitro fertilization.
Fibrinogen - Produced by the liver and released into the circulation as needed along with more than 20 other clotting factors. Usually, when a body tissue or blood vessel wall is injured, a process called the coagulation cascade activates these clotting factors one after the other. As the cascade nears completion, soluble fibrinogen, which is fibrinogen dissolved in fluid, is changed into insoluble fibrin threads. These threads then crosslink together to form a fibrin net that stabilizes at the injury site. The fibrin net then adheres to the site of injury along with aggregated cell fragments called platelets to form a stable blood clot. This barrier prevents additional blood loss and will remain in place until the injured area has healed. Fibrinogen is one of several blood factors called acute phase reactants. Blood levels of fibrinogen along with other acute phase reactants will rise sharply with conditions causing acute tissue inflammation or damage. Fibrinogen testing measures the amount of soluble Factor I which is fibrinogen dissolved in the blood, before it has been turned into insoluble fibrin and been crosslinked into a fibrin net.
Hemoglobin A1C - measures the average amount of glucose in your blood
A C-reactive protein (CRP) test is a blood test that measures the amount of a protein called C-reactive protein in your blood. C-reactive protein measures general levels of inflammation in the body. High levels of CRP are caused by infections and various long-term diseases. A CRP test cannot show where the inflammation is located or what is causing it, thus other tests are needed to find the cause and location of the inflammation.
Urinalysis detects abnormalities of urine; diagnoses and manages renal diseases, urinary tract infection, urinary tract neoplasms, systemic diseases, and inflammatory or neoplastic diseases adjacent to the urinary tract.
Homocysteine an amino acid is found normally in the body. Its metabolism is linked to the metabolism of several vitamins, including folic acid, B6, and B12, and deficiencies of those vitamins may cause elevated levels of homocysteine. Studies suggest that those with elevated homocysteine levels have a much greater risk of heart attack or stroke than those with average levels. Increased concentrations of homocysteine have been associated with the increased tendency to form inappropriate blood clots. This can lead to heart attack, strokes, and blood vessel blockages in any part of the body.
TSH - Used to diagnose a thyroid disorder in those with symptoms, screen newborns for an underactive thyroid, monitor thyroid replacement therapy in those with hypothyroidism, diagnose and monitor female infertility problems, help evaluate the function of the pituitary gland (occasionally), and screen adults for thyroid disorders, although expert opinions vary on who can benefit from screening and at what age to begin.
Cholesterol (Lipid) Panel - A lipid panel is a blood test that measures lipids, which are fats and fatty substances used as a source of energy by your body. Lipids include triglycerides, cholesterol, high-density lipoprotein (HDL), and low-density lipoprotein (LDL).
