Clinical analysis

• Hct


  Hemoglobin level and red cell count
• Hgb


  Values that rule out anemia
• RBC Count


  Erythropoietic activity
• WBC Count


  Leukocyte response
• Platelet Count


  Chemotherapy and radiation conditions
• Differential WBC Count


  Changes in the appearance or quantity of specific cell types
• Indices


  Show the changes in RBC size, weight, and Hgb content
• MCH


  Weight of the hemoglobin in the cell
• MCV


  Size of the cell
• MCHC


  Concentration of the hemoglobin per unit volume of RBCs
• RDW


  Size differences of the RBCs
• APTT


  Adequacy of heparin therapy
• 1. D -dimer


  Thrombin and plasmin activity
• FSP


  Amount of fibrin degradation products (FDPs) in the blood
• Fibrinogen Test


  Fibrinogen levels in the blood
• PT or INR


  Liver diseases or deficiency in Vitamin K
• Ab Screen - Presence of abnormal antibodies in the blood (for blood transfusion)
• DAT


  Determines transfusion incompatibility
• ABO and Rh Type


  Shows the ABO and Rh blood groups
• Type and Crossmatch


  Shows the blood group and screens for antibodies in the recipient's blood
• Compatibility Testing


  Detects antibodies and antigen in both recipient's and donor's blood
• Alanine Aminotransferase Test


  • liver damage
• Alpha-fetoprotein


  • alpha-fetoprotein levels in pregnant women during the second trimester of pregnancy
• Alkaline Phosphatase Test


  • amount of alkaline phosphatase enzyme in the bloodstream
• Ammonia


  • measures the level that could indicate cirrhosis and hepatitis
• Amylase


  • checks the enzyme level that could indicate liver disease, cholesystitis, etc.
• Aspartate Aminotransferase Test


  • levels of aspartate aminotransferase enzyme that may indicate liver damage
• Bilirubin Test


  • amount of bilirubin levels in the bloodstream that could indicate red blood destruction
• Arterial Blood Gases


  • acid-base balance by measuring the pH, partial pressure of the carbon dioxide and oxygen
• Blood Urea Nitrogen


  • amount of urea nitrogen found in blood, which could determine impaired renal function
• 1. type Natriuretic Peptide Test


  • levels of the BNP hormone in the blood which could indicate congestive heart failure
• 1. reactive Protein High Sensitivity

  • level of CRP
• Carcinoembryonic Antigen Test


  • CEA protein levels in the blood that may help diagnose and manage certain types of cancers
• Blood Calcium


  • total amount of calcium in the blood, which could help determine or monitor the effects of renal failure
• Total Cholesterol


  • indicates risk of cardiovascular diseases
• Cortisol


  • shows adrenal hypofunction and hyperfunction
• Creatine Kinase


  • used to check muscle damage
• Creatinine


  • checks for cases that indicate renal impairment or muscular dystrophy
• Drug Analysis


  • monitors therapeutic range to avoid toxic levels for drugs
• Electrolytes


  • show the sodium values that determine disorder of the kidney and adrenals