Blood is the connective tissues, fluid like substance that runs in our circulatory system. Heart is the centre of circulatory system which helps to pump the blood to all parts of body.
Blood is the connective tissues, fluid like substance that runs in our circulatory system. Heart is the centre of circulatory system which helps to pump the blood to all parts of body. Blood is made up of various biological substances like different types of cells and molecules which are helpful in carrying different types of substances to all parts of the body. The composition of blood changes when there is any particular medical conditions and some substances already in the blood may increase or decreases. Also there may be addition of new substances in blood which helps to determine the condition of the person. So, blood becomes an important parameter used to look for various medical conditions in patients. A doctor usually suggests blood tests before giving any medication for the disease. These blood tests help to determine the severity of condition and help to provide a specific treatment for the condition.
Different Types of Blood Tests
Based on the symptoms of the patient, a doctor will suggest a particular blood test. This test will be helpful in detecting particular component of the blood, which helps for providing the treatment. There are various tests which are suggested by doctor on routine basis to treat the condition. Some of these blood tests include:
1. Complete Blood Count (CBC)
- CBC is the short form of complete blood count which is used to measure RBC, WBC, hemoglobin, Platelets and hematocrit.
- CBC is helpful in detecting anemia in the person
- It is useful in detecting immune system diseases
- Helpful in detecting various infections in the body.
- Can be done on routine checkup basis.
2. Blood Glucose Test
- Blood sugar glucose is used to look for diabetes
- Used to monitor the extent of glucose in blood
- Used to monitor randon glucose in blood
- Used to check fasting glucose in blood
- Helpful in diagnosis of diabetes
- Helps in treatment for diabetic condition
- Checks sugar levels in the blood.
- Used to screen for diabetes or monitor glucose control in diabetic patients.
- Can be done fasting (FBS) or postprandial (PPBS).
3. Lipid Profile Test
- Helpful in measuring cholesterol in blood
- Helpful in detecting LDL in blood
- Can detect HDL in blood
- Helpful in detecting heart risks
- Helpful in atherosclerosis detection
- Helpful in detecting the probability of stroke
4. Liver Function Test (LFT)
- Helpful to measure the enzymes of liver
- Can help to diagnose liver diseases
- Tests like SGOT and SGPT to detect enzyme measure
- Can also helpful in detecting ALP and bilirubin
- Can detect hepatitis
5. Kidney Function Test (KFT)
- Helps to evaluate kidneys
- Helps to evaluate creatinine
- Helps to evaluate urea
- Helps to evaluate uric acid
- Helps in assessing the health of kidney
6. Thyroid Function Test (TFT)
- Helpful in measuring hormones of thyroid
- Can detect T3 and T4 hormone concentration
- Helpful in detecting TSH hormones
- Helpful in detecting thyroid problems
- Can detect hypothyroidism
- Can detect hyperthyroidism
- Helpful in detecting goiter
7. Coagulation Profile (Clotting Tests)
- Helpful in detecting clotting disorders
- Can detect prothrombin time
- Helpful before surgeries
- Helpful in detecting bleeding disorders
8. Vitamin and Mineral Tests
- Helpful in measuring vitamins and minerals in blood
- Can measures levels of Vitamin D, B12 etc.
- Helpful in detecting deficiencies of vitamins and minerals
9. Blood Culture Test
- Helpful in detecting infection of the blood
- Helpful in identifying the pathogen like bacteria or fungi
- Helpful in guiding antibiotic treatment
- Helpful in detecting antifungal treatment
10. Cardiac Enzyme Test
- Helpful in measuring troponin
- Helpful in measuring CK-MB levels
- Helpful in detecting heart attacks
- Helpful in detecting muscle damage
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Conclusion
Blood tests are simple but very effective ways to detect various conditions. Blood tests are usually cheap and easy available in every clinical laboratory. These tests help in diagnosing the condition and helpful in treatment. The composition of blood changes when there is any particular medical conditions and some substances already in the blood may increase or decreases. Also there may be addition of new substances in blood which helps to determine the condition of the person. So, blood becomes an important parameter used to look for various medical conditions in patients. A doctor usually suggests blood tests before giving any medication for the disease.
FAQs on Blood Tests
What is the most common blood test?
The Complete Blood Count (CBC) is the most commonly performed test.
Which test requires fasting before blood test?
Various tests and best example is glucose fasting test.
Which blood test is used to look for kidney condition?
KFT is most common test used to look for kidney condition.
SGPT and SGOT blood tests are used to look for which organ?
SGPT and SGOT give the condition of liver.
Which blood test is done before surgery of a patient?
Almost all blood tests, blood clotting test is also done to look for clotting time.
