Blood Testing: The Key to Detecting Disease

BLOOD TESTING: THE KEY TO DETECTING DISEASE A Complete Blood Count (CBC) measures the levels of platelets, red blood cells and white blood cells in the blood. ןונוו This test is used to screen for anemia, leukemia, and various blood infections. UUUU Another common test is a comprehensive metabolic panel (CMP) which provides information about blood sugar and blood proteins, as well as kidney and liver health. Blood tests that measure fibrinogen levels can help predict increased risk for heart attack or stroke. Blood tests such as CBC, blood protein testing and tumor cell tests are frequently used in detecting cancer. Blood testing is used to measure levels of BUN and creatinine when monitoring the progression of kidney disease. ELISA and Western blot blood testing are considered the most accurate way to detect Lyme disease. Testing for various antibodies in the blood is used in both diagnosing and monitoring celiac disease. A PHLEBOTOMY TRAINING SPECIALISTS http://www.lef.org/Magazine/2006/5/report_blood/Page-01 http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/cancer/in-depth/cancer-diagnosis/art-20046459 http://labtestsonline.org/understanding/conditions/kidney/start/3/ https://www.rheumatology.org/Practice/Clinical/Patients/Diseases_And_Conditions/Lyme_Disease/ http://abcnews.go.com/Health/end-illness-blood-tests-doctor/story?id=15380417 http://labtestsonline.org/understanding/analytes/celiac-disease/tab/test/