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Laboratory tests check a sample of your blood, urine, or body tissues. A technician or your doctor analyzes the test samples to see if your results fall within the normal range. The tests use a range because what is normal differs from person to person. Many factors affect test results. These include
The normal values listed in LAB report or Test charts called a reference range are just a guide. These ranges slightly different from lab to lab and your lab may have a different range for what's normal.
To interpret test results use the reference range in the laboratory report.
These results may or may not suggest a health problem, many diseases and medical problems can't be diagnosed with blood tests alone. However, blood tests can help you and your doctor learn more about your health. Blood tests also can help find potential problems early, when treatments or lifestyle changes may work best.
Your doctor may also compare your results to results from previous tests. Laboratory tests are often part of a routine checkup to look for changes in your health. They also help doctors diagnose medical conditions, plan or evaluate treatments and monitor disease
Most of you've probably looked over the alphabet soup of acronyms and abbreviations in your blood test results and wondered what it all means? This is the area you should take interest to play an active role in your medical care for healthy being.
Blood tests also known as blood panels, physician's most basic tools to diagnose Patient in new generation medical world, we have a wide range of advance testing options to choose from, blood tests being among the most basic and common.
Blood tests allow a doctor to see a detailed analysis of any disease markers, the nutrients and waste products in your blood as well as how various organs (e.g., kidneys and liver) are functioning. During a physical examination, your doctor will often draw blood for chemistry and complete blood count (CBC) tests as well as a lipid profile, which measures cholesterol and related elements.
Different laboratories generate reports that can vary in appearance and in the order and kind of information included. Below table is an example of Complete Blood Count (CBC) report, type your desirable test in search box and roll your cursor to learn about the different report elements.
| COMPLETE BLOOD COUNT | |
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| Blood Biochemistry | |
| Patient | Dismissible popover |
| Age/Gender | Lab/Case No |
| Ref. by/Dr. | Registration |
| Consultant | Reporting |
| Reference | Laboratory |
Tests divided into seven main specialist areas, each covering a different aspect of test analysis with common Tests decoded explanations of the abbreviations used in measurements followed by descriptions of several common test components as well as some of the commonly measured indicators of health.
This laboratory tests for specific chemical analysts in the blood. While the Biochemistry laboratory tests for a wide range of analysts, the most common tests requested are Blood Glucose (Blood Sugar), Cholesterol (Lipid Profile), Liver Function Tests and Cardiac Enzymes.
These tests aid in the diagnosis and monitoring of diseases such as Diabetes, Arteriosclerosis, Liver and Heart dysfunction
This department estimates the number and quality of the cells that comprise your blood system. The most common tests performed are Complete Blood Counts (CBC) and specific Cell Differentiation estimation. This test is an indication of your general state of health. It allows the diagnosis of specific Anemia, Leukemia and many other blood disorders. Here in the Haematology laboratory, test for the clotting ability of your blood; this is especially relevant for Deep Vein Thrombosis and patients on Warfarin therapy.
This department identifies the organisms (bacteria/viruses/fungi or parasites) in your body that are causing infection. When the organism is identified we then go on to determine the best antibiotic to destroy the causative organism, which in practical terms means you should better faster. This is particularly critical in relation to suspected cases of Meningitis, and these are always treated as emergencies are processed immediately. The usual infections dealt with are Urinary Tract (UTI), Respiratory infections and Gastro-intestinal infections.
This laboratory tests for the presence of viral markers, tumor markers, auto-immune disorders and allergies. These tests aid in the diagnosis of specific disease states such as Hepatitis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Auto-Immune Disease and early diagnosis of certain types of cancer.
The allergy testing will help identify the main trigger for a person's allergy. This is particularly relevant for Dermatology and Asthma patients.
Pregnancy tests are also performed in this department.
This laboratory tests for the presence of viral markers, tumor markers, auto-immune disorders and allergies. These tests aid in the diagnosis of specific disease states such as Hepatitis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Auto-Immune Disease and early diagnosis of certain types of cancer. The allergy testing will help identify the main trigger for a person's allergy. This is particularly relevant for Dermatology and Asthma patients.
Pregnancy tests are also performed in this department.
Serologic tests can involve a number of laboratory techniques & Tests. Different types of serologic tests can be used to diagnose various health issues. Tests have one thing in common: they all focus on proteins made by the body's immune system. This vital body system helps keep us healthy by destroying foreign invaders that can make us ill. It doesn't matter what type of technique is used in the laboratory during serologic testing—the process for the patient is the same.
This area provides diagnosis of clinical lesions and tumors. It provides essential information on the diagnosis and progression of malignancy, which allows for early detection and prognosis, and provides invaluable information on the best type of treatment therapy.
Clinical pathology supports the diagnose of disease using laboratory testing of blood and other bodily fluids, tissues, and microscopic evaluation of individual cells.
In this department we test patients' blood types and investigate their blood for the presence of any rare blood group antibodies. Patients undergoing surgical procedures will always have their blood group tested and investigated in case they may require a blood transfusion during or after surgery. Patients that have Haematology disorders who require support transfusions are also tested regularly.
This department also deals with HLA testing which is generally performed for patients requiring organ transplants.