Appendix B: Some Common Abbreviations
| Abbreviation | Stands for | More information |
|---|---|---|
| HCT | Hematocrit | A blood test measurement |
| HCV | Hepatitis C virus | A virus that causes one type of liver disease |
| HDL | High density lipoprotein | A type of cholesterol, also known as “good” cholesterol |
| HGB | Hemoglobin | A blood test measurement |
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What are the 6 blood tests?
Let’s take a closer look at some common blood tests.
- Complete blood count.
- Basic metabolic panel.
- Comprehensive metabolic panel.
- Lipid panel.
- Thyroid panel.
- Cardiac biomarkers.
- Sexually transmitted infection tests.
- Coagulation panel.
What are the 5 main blood tests?
What are the different types of blood tests?
- Complete blood count (CBC).
- Basic metabolic panel.
- Blood enzyme tests.
- Blood tests to check for heart disease.
- Blood clotting tests, also known as a coagulation panel.
What are the 4 blood tests?
Examples Blood tests
- Blood cholesterol test.
- Blood culture.
- Blood gases test.
- Blood glucose (blood sugar) tests.
- Blood typing.
- Cancer blood tests.
- Chromosome testing (karyotyping)
- Coagulation tests.
What are the 3 blood tests?
A blood test is typically composed of three main tests: a complete blood count, a metabolic panel and a lipid panel.
What is a full panel blood test called?
Complete Blood Count (CBC)
A complete blood count test measures the range of a person’s red blood cells, white blood cells, hemoglobin, hematocrit, and platelets.
What does a full panel blood test include?
Basic Metabolic Panel (BMP): checks your blood for glucose, calcium, electrolytes, potassium, carbon dioxide, sodium, chloride, creatinine and blood urea nitrogen. Complete Metabolic Panel (CMP): in addition to BMP measurements, this also includes tests to check how your liver is functioning.
What is the most important blood test?
1) CBC (Complete Blood Count)
Complete blood count (CBC) is one of the most commonly ordered tests, and for good reason. Your blood cells can tell a lot about your health. CBC lets you and your doctor know when you have issues with infections or inflammation, but it will also signal when your diet is not balanced.
What routine blood tests should be done?
What Are We Looking For With Routine Blood Work?
- A Complete Blood Count (CBC) checks red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets.
- A Basic Metabolic Panel (BMP) checks kidney function, lung function, and blood sugar levels by testing blood filtration, blood sugar, and electrolyte levels.
What are different types of blood tests?
Types of Blood Tests
- Antinuclear antibody.
- Blood chemistry study.
- Blood lipid profile.
- BNP testing.
- Complement.
- Complete blood count (CBC)
- Creatinine.
- C-reactive protein (CRP)
What blood test tells you liver function?
Liver function tests (also known as a liver panel) are blood tests that measure different enzymes, proteins, and other substances made by the liver. These tests check the overall health of your liver.
What does CRP mean in a blood test?
Overview. The level of C-reactive protein (CRP) increases when there’s inflammation in your body. A simple blood test can be done to check your C-reactive protein level. A high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) test is more sensitive than a standard CRP test.
What are the abbreviations on a CBC?
The four different values you might see on your CBC are: Red blood cell values: RBC (red blood cell count): the number of red blood cells. HCT (hematocrit): the concentration of red blood cells in your blood (in other words, how much of your total blood is made up of red blood cells)
How do I read my lab results?
Lab results are often shown as a set of numbers known as a reference range. A reference range may also be called “normal values.” You may see something like this on your results: “normal: 77-99mg/dL” (milligrams per deciliter). Reference ranges are based on the normal test results of a large group of healthy people.
What should you not do before a blood test?
Avoiding specific foods and drinks such as cooked meats, herbal tea, or alcohol. Making sure not to overeat the day before a test. Not smoking. Avoiding specific behaviors such as strenuous exercise or sexual activity.
What blood tests show liver and kidney function?
The comprehensive metabolic panel (CMP) is a blood test that gives doctors information about the body’s fluid balance, levels of electrolytes like sodium and potassium, and how well the kidneys and liver are working.
Will CBC show liver problems?
Your doctor can use the results of these tests to give you a Model for End-Stage Liver Disease (MELD) score. This shows how much your liver has been damaged, and whether you need a liver transplant. Other blood tests your doctor might order include: A complete blood count (CBC).
How do I know if my liver is OK?
If you find yourself experiencing liver pain, it could be a sign of a more serious medical condition. The liver is an organ that filters the blood and performs other important functions in the body. Signs that your liver is not functioning properly include fatigue, abdominal pain, jaundice and other symptoms and signs.