Undoubtedly, approx. 70 percent of medical decisions are based on diagnostic test results that include majorly blood tests. By going for blood tests, you can easily know about your health, which will help you in taking better care of your body.
Find
illness or disease- Blood test helps to
diagnose diseases such as cancer, HIV/AIDS, diabetes, anemia, and
coronary heart disease. These tests help doctors take necessary
measures to safeguard their life from life threatening diseases.
Functioning
of organs- To evaluate the functioning of
organs like kidneys, liver, thyroid, and heart, blood test is
performed.
Measure
hemoglobin quantity in blood- Measuring of
hemoglobin is necessary to avoid health risks. The hemoglobin depends
on the age and the gender of the person. The normal range include-
- Newborns: 17 to 22 gm/dL
- Children: 11 to 13 gm/dL
- Males: 14 to 18 gm/dL
- Women: 12 to 16 gm/dL
- Men after middle age: 12.4 to 14.9 gm/dL
- Women after middle age: 11.7 to 13.8 gm/dL
Identify
blood groups-This test is performed to
determine the blood type in an individual. There are four major blood
groups that include Group A, Group B, Group AB and Group O.
Measure
blood count- This test helps determine the
number of red and white blood cells in the body. Number of platelets
is also determined through it. Hence, this helps to know general
health status, present diseases and conditions that are affecting the
blood cells of body.
Find
symptoms for future disease- Blood test helps
determine future risk of the development of a disease. For example
low-density lipoprotein, high-density lipoprotein, and triglycerides
through blood test helps determine cardiac risk.
Genetic
testing- Genetic testing
is performed to determine-
- Inherited illness
- Birth defects
- Chromosome problem
- Physical abnormalities
- Child with medical genetic problems
- Determine specific type or severity of a genetic illness
Medical Associates
257-10 Union Turnpike
Glen Oaks, NY 11004
Phone: (516) 742-3500, (718) 347-3500
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