Blood Sample Analysis for Health Assessment
Purpose:
* Determine the patient's health status by analyzing blood samples.
Clinical Applications:
* Diagnosis of blood-related and non-blood-related disorders
* Monitoring disease progression and treatment efficacy
Factors Analyzed:
* Complete blood count (CBC)
* Hormone and electrolyte levels
* Leukocyte types
* Blood plasma protein levels
Interpretation:
* Patient's blood properties are compared to established reference ranges (healthy or normal values) to determine the presence or absence of medical conditions.
Note on Reference Ranges:
* Reference ranges must be provided by the laboratory performing the test to evaluate results.
* Laboratory testing accuracy has improved over time, but variations between labs can occur.
Significance of Patient Access to Lab Results:
* Most patients now have direct online access to their lab results, but few reports provide meaningful explanations for non-healthcare professionals.
* Differences in equipment, reagents, and analysis methods contribute to variations in reference ranges.
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