Medical Blood Tests:
Purpose and Interpretation:
* Blood tests assess overall body function, including:
* Cholesterol and blood glucose levels for heart and circulatory disease and diabetes risk monitoring
* Chemistry and protein levels for liver and kidney function indicators
* Troponin levels for heart attack diagnosis
* Brain natriuretic peptide (BNP) levels for heart failure diagnosis
* Warfarin patients require regular INR testing to ensure correct dosage
Procedure:
* Blood is drawn from a finger prick or vein and collected in bottles.
* Bottles are labeled with patient information, collection date, and color-coded according to test type.
* Chemicals are added to prevent clotting, allowing accurate measurement.
Forensic Blood Tests:
Applications:
* Identifying individuals in criminal cases
* Detecting unlawful substances in blood
* Answering specific questions through extensive sample analysis
Genetics:
* Determining paternity
* Assessing hereditary disease susceptibility
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