Tuesday, April 29, 2008

Blood Test Can Detect Various Diseases

Did you know, a sample of your blood test can reveal a great deal about our health condition. This is the primary reason why blood screening should be an important health consideration for all of us.

Blood test can reveals for :-
  1. Diabetes Screening.
  2. The test on Glucose Levels in the blood will help indicated whether you have contracted or be at risk to diabetes. Glucose is absorbed and converted for storage by Insulin. Without or little insulin, blood glucose remains in the blood and gives a higher reading.

  3. Kidney Function Test.
  4. The kidneys act as our body's filters, removing harmful waste products from and retaining useful components within the blood. The test provides reliable information on the ability of the kidneys to perform their function including filtration process. Besides, urine examination offers important clues to the overall well-being of the kidneys and urinary tract.

  5. Gout.
  6. The test will help confirm whether we have gout based on the uric acid level in our blood plus painful swollen joints.

  7. Liver Function Tests.
  8. Tests carried out will measure the enzymes released into the blood stream by damaged liver cells, and also provide important information on the liver's general health and function.

  9. Coronary Risk.
  10. Testing for Cholesterol is one way to determine if we are at higher risk of getting heart disease. High Cholesterol level significantly increases risk factor to ailments like heart failure and stroke. However, most people have no symptoms of high cholesterol, which make the test all the more critical.

  11. Anemia & Blood Cell Screening.
  12. Test on Hemoglobin level and examination of the red blood cell indices provide information on whether we are anemic and/or even clues to suspect Thalassaemia, while an examination of the white blood cells can detect some types of Leukemia.

  13. Hepatitis `B' Screening.
  14. This test screen for HBsAg (the viral antigen) and the presence of HBsAb (antibody that prevents Hepatitis B infection). The information can help doctors provide further advice.
Early detection is the best protection against unnecessary affliction. Having a regular, complete and precise health screening will contribute greatly towards lifelong wellness and enable you to live life to the fullest.