Blood tests

#Tests and scans

Blood tests for cancers

March 28, 2024March 28, 2024 By Dr. Ahmed Hafez

Blood tests can: check your general health, including how well your liver and kidneys are working check numbers of blood cells help diagnose cancer and other conditions Your blood sample is sent to the laboratory for analysis. This shows the different types of cells, chemicals and proteins in the blood. Preparing for your blood tests You can eat and drink normally before most blood tests. For fasting blood tests you need to stop eating and drinking beforehand. Your doctor will tell you for how long. What happens? You sit or lie down to have the test. A doctor, nurse or phlebotomist (person

Troponin blood test

December 29, 2023December 29, 2023 By Dr. Ahmed Hafez

Key facts A troponin blood test is often done in people with chest pain. Troponin is a protein found in your heart muscle. When your heart muscle is injured, troponin is released into your bloodstream. A troponin blood test can help to work out if your chest pain is caused by a heart attack. What is a troponin blood test? A troponin blood test is often done in people with chest pain. It can help to work out if your pain is caused by a heart attack. The troponin blood test has replaced cardiac enzyme blood tests, as it is

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Testosterone blood test

December 29, 2023December 29, 2023 By Dr. Ahmed Hafez

Key facts A testosterone blood test shows how much testosterone is in your body. There are many reasons why you might need a testosterone blood test. Your doctor will explain your test results. What is being tested? Testosterone is the main male sex hormone. It’s produced by both males and females, although usually in much greater amounts in males. Testosterone helps the male sex organs to mature and produce sperm. It helps with the growth of facial and body hair and deepening of the voice. It also affects your sex drive. Testosterone plays a part in the development of your

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Prostate specific antigen (PSA) test

December 28, 2023December 28, 2023 By Dr. Ahmed Hafez

Key facts Prostate specific antigen is a protein made by the prostate in males. PSA levels are used to monitor prostate cancer. PSA testing alone is not enough to diagnose prostate cancer. If you have prostate symptoms or other risk factors, the PSA test can be useful. What is the prostate specific antigen (PSA) blood test? The prostate specific antigen (PSA) blood test measures the amount of prostate specific antigen in your blood. PSA is a protein that is made by the cells in your prostate gland. The prostate is part of the male reproductive system. Most of the PSA

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Liver function tests

December 28, 2023December 28, 2023 By Dr. Ahmed Hafez

Key facts Liver function tests (also called LFTs) are blood tests that provide information about how your liver is working. If your liver function tests are abnormal, further testing might be necessary to work out what is causing liver damage and/or disease. You should discuss the results of your LFT blood test with your doctor to see what they mean in your situation. What are liver function tests? Liver function tests (also called LFTs) are blood tests that can provide information about how your liver is working. Your liver is a large organ in your abdomen (tummy) that has many

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Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) blood test

December 28, 2023December 28, 2023 By Dr. Ahmed Hafez

Key facts An erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) blood test can be done to check for inflammation or infection in your body. ESR blood tests are non-specific, so are usually used along with other tests. There is no preparation needed for this test. It is important to speak with your doctor about your results. What is an erythrocyte sedimentation rate blood test? The erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) blood test is often used to check for inflammation in your body. ESR blood tests are usually used with other tests. That’s because they are not specific, and do not show the cause or

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Iron studies blood test

December 12, 2023December 28, 2023 By Sama Mohamed

Key facts Iron studies are blood tests that look at how much iron is in your body. Having either too little or too much iron can cause serious health problems. Your doctor will explain your test results. Why is there iron in my body? Iron is an essential part of many cells in your body, including your blood and muscle cells. In particular, iron is a vital part of haemoglobin, a protein found in red blood cells that helps carry oxygen around your body. When you don’t have enough iron in your body, you may have difficulty making new blood cells. New

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International normalised ratio (INR) test

December 11, 2023December 28, 2023 By Sama Mohamed

Key facts The international normalised ratio (INR) blood test tells you how long it takes for your blood to clot. It is used to test clotting times in people taking warfarin (a medicine used to treat and prevent blood clots). Your doctor will use your INR result to work out what dose of warfarin you should take. International normalised ratio (INR) test What is the international normalised ratio blood test? The international normalised ratio (INR) blood test tells you how long it takes for your blood to clot. A test called the prothrombin time (PT) actually measures how quickly your

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#H #Pregnancy

hCG test

December 4, 2023February 10, 2024 By Sama Mohamed

Key facts The human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) test is also known as the pregnancy test. The hCG test can be a blood or urine test. The hCG test can be done to detect and monitor pregnancy. It can also be used to detect and monitor some types of cancer. What is being tested? The human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) test is also known as the pregnancy test. This test measures the amount of the hormone hCG in your urine or blood. The hCG test can be used to both confirm and monitor a pregnancy. hCG is usually present only when a

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Full blood count

November 28, 2023December 28, 2023 By Sama Mohamed

Key facts A full blood count (FBC) is a common blood test that can provide information about a range of conditions. A full blood count looks at the different cells in your blood, including red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets. There are many conditions and medicines that can affect your FBC results. It’s important to discuss your test results with your doctor. What is a full blood count blood test? A full blood count (FBC) is a very common blood test. It’s also sometimes called a complete blood count (CBC) or full blood examination (FBE). A full blood

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Folate test

November 27, 2023December 28, 2023 By Sama Mohamed

Key facts Folate is an important nutrient for growth, development, and the correct function of your red blood cell and nerve tissues. The folate blood test checks for levels of folate in your blood and red blood cells. Low folate can prevent your red blood cells from developing normally and can cause nerve damage. Your folate levels can be affected by different conditions or medicines, and your diet. You may need to fast for 6 to 8 hours before your folate blood test. What is being tested? Folate is an important nutrient for making red blood cells and for repairing cells

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D-dimer test

November 16, 2023December 28, 2023 By Sama Mohamed

Key facts A D-dimer test is a blood test that checks for blood-clotting problems. It measures the amount of D-dimer, a protein your body makes to break down blood clots. A positive test means the D-dimer level in your body is higher than normal. It suggests you might have a blood clot or blood clotting problems. It’s important to discuss blood test results with your doctor, who can explain what the results mean in your situation. What is a D-dimer test? A D-dimer test is a blood test that checks for blood-clotting problems. This test measures the amount of D-dimer,

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#C #Health checks for women

Cholesterol and lipid tests

November 10, 2023February 4, 2024 By Sama Mohamed

Key facts A cholesterol (or lipid profile) blood test looks at the levels of cholesterol and other fats in your blood. You might need this test if your doctor wants to assess your risk of heart disease and stroke. You will usually need to fast for 8 to 12 hours before having this test. This means not eating any food and drinking only water. You should talk about the results of your lipid profile test with your doctor. What is a cholesterol and lipid blood test? Lipids and cholesterol are fat-like substances in your body. A cholesterol (or lipid profile) test looks

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Calcium blood test

November 7, 2023December 27, 2023 By Sama Mohamed

What is being tested? Almost all the calcium in your body is found in your bones. The rest of it is found in your blood. This test is to find out if your blood calcium is at normal levels. Calcium is important because it is needed for strong bones. Your muscles, nerves and heart also need calcium to work properly. Calcium is needed for your blood to clot. You lose some calcium every day in your urine. Your doctor might also test your urine (pee) to find out how much calcium your kidneys are removing. Why would I need this

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C-reactive protein blood test

November 7, 2023December 28, 2023 By Sama Mohamed

Key facts The C-reactive protein (CRP) blood test checks for inflammation in your body. A CRP blood test will show if there is inflammation in your body. A CRP blood test also helps to see how well you are responding to treatment. No special preparation is needed for a CRP blood test. What is the C-reactive protein (CRP) blood test? The C-reactive protein (CRP) test is a blood test that checks for inflammation in your body. CRP is a protein that is made in your liver and released into your bloodstream. Levels of CRP start to increase very soon after

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#B #Health checks for women

Blood glucose test

November 2, 2023February 4, 2024 By Sama Mohamed

Key facts Blood glucose tests are also known as blood sugar tests. Blood glucose tests are usually used to check for or monitor diabetes. Blood glucose tests may also be recommended if you have symptoms that may be related to low blood glucose levels. Blood glucose tests may be done as part of a test called an oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT). If your result shows a high blood glucose level, your doctor may suggest repeating the test and having other tests. What is a blood glucose test? Blood glucose tests are also sometimes called blood sugar tests. Glucose is

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