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What are the normal results of a blood test?
1. Complete blood count
| Component | Normal range |
|---|---|
| hemoglobin (protein within the red blood cells that carries oxygen to organs and tissues, and carbon dioxide back to the lungs) | male: 13.5–17.5 grams/deciliter (g/dL); female: 12.0–16.0 g/dL |
| hematocrit (percentage of blood made of red blood cells) | male: 41–53%; female: 36–46% |
What shows up in a common blood test?
The complete blood count (CBC) is one of the most common blood tests. It is often done as part of a routine checkup. This test measures many different parts of your blood, including red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets….Complete blood count (CBC)
| Test | |
|---|---|
| Red blood cell | |
| Normal Range Results* | 0 to 95 femtoliter† |
What are the abbreviations on blood test results?
Test Abbreviations and Acronyms
| A1A | Alpha-1 Antitrypsin |
|---|---|
| CBC | Complete Blood Count |
| CBCD | Complete Blood Count with Differential |
| CEA | Carcinoembryonic Antigen |
| CH50 | Complement Immunoassay, Total |
What is the abbreviation for liver test?
Abbreviations LFT: Liver function test; TC: Total cholesterol; ALP: Alkaline phosphatase; TB: Total bilirubin; AST: Aspartate aminotransferase; ALT: Alanine aminotransferase; GGT: γ-glutamyl transferase; BMI: Body mass index; HCC: Hepatocellular carcinoma; HBsAg: Hepatitis B virus surface antigen; HBsAb: Hepatitis B …
What does iron show up as on a blood test?
Iron tests are used to assess the amount of iron circulating in the blood, the total capacity of the blood to transport iron, and the amount of stored iron in the body. Testing may also help differentiate various causes of anemia.
What does it mean when blood tests show inflammation?
Blood tests known as ‘inflammatory markers’ can detect inflammation in the body, caused by many diseases including infections, auto-immune conditions and cancers. The tests don’t identify what’s causing the inflammation: it might be as simple as a viral infection, or as serious as cancer.