TOP 5 BLOOD TESTS EVERYONE SHOULD DO

 Top 5 Blood Tests Everyone Should Do Annually

CBC: Complete Blood Count

Complete blood count is a hematological blood test very routinely done to assess the blood cell counts and indices. Blood cells, namely, Red blood cells, White blood cells and Platelets are a very important indicator of

• Infections

• Anemia

• Deficiencies

• Blood cancers 

• Autoimmune diseases, and many other conditions

When to do a CBC test?

 A CBC test should be done when

• There are signs of infection such as fever, cough, burning urination, 

• You get tired and weak easily

• If you get bruises more often

• If you have any swelling with or without any discharge

CBC blood test is probably one of the most often done tests and helps to find early signs of various diseases, hence should be done regularly. 

Thyroid Profile 

A test profile of three thyroid hormones TSH, T3, and T4, is essential in knowing the basal metabolic function of the body. These hormones play an important role in the metabolic function of the body and any alteration in the levels of the hormones causes disbalance in the normal regulation of energy leading to Hyperthyroidism or Hypothyroidism. 

Hyperthyroidism is increase in the activity of thyroid hormones and presents with 

• Restlessness and anxiety

• Difficulty gaining weight and weight loss

• Palpitations 

• Difficulty in sleeping 

• Dryness and protrusion of eyes, etc.

Hypothyroidism is decrease in levels and activity of thyroid hormones and presents with 

• Fatigue and sluggishness

• Weight gain

• Hair thinning

• Depression and low mood 

• Swelling in the neck called goitre, etc.

A thyroid profile test should be done when you experience any of these symptoms and on advice by your physician. 

Cholesterol 

A fat compound present in the blood and organs, predominantly liver, cholesterol is a measure of fat content in the body which in excess can cause many diseases like

• Atherosclerosis leading to heart attacks

• Fatty liver leading to liver failure 

• Obesity and complications related to obesity 

• Diabetes and hypertension 

• Gallstones and cholecystitis. 

An early detection of increased Cholesterol in the body can lead to prevention of many metabolic disorders and early heart failures. It is very important among people above 40 to test the cholesterol along with other fat components in the body done in a lipid profile test. 

Diabetes Profile 

Type 2 Diabetes has become one of the most common lifestyle disorders in people as young as 30, leading to early complications of diabetes and organ failure. A Diabetes Profile test generally includes Fasting blood glucose level, Post Prandial blood glucose levels and HbA1C(Glycosylated hemoglobin) test.

HbA1C is a measure of average blood glucose level in the span of 3-4 months and is important in assessing the overall impact of increased glucose levels in the body. 

When to do a Diabetes Profile test?

• You are a known diabetic, this test should be done quarter yearly

• Above the age of 40, diabetes screening should be done regularly to catch the disease in its early stage and prevent complications

• There is a family history of diabetes, and you are prone

• When you are planning for pregnancy and during early stages of pregnancy. 

Diabetes can lead to many complications affecting the eyes, kidney, nerves, heart and brain. To prevent these complications it is important to detect diabetes as soon as possible. 

Vitamin D 

A fat soluble vitamin, also called Cholecalciferol, is essential in maintaining bone and muscle health. Biannual Vitamin D blood test has become a very important preventive measure in people of all age groups for deficiency diseases, infections and for general well being.

Key functions of Vitamin D include:

• Calcium and phosphate absorption from the food in intestines. Calcium and phosphate are vital for building and maintaining strong bones and teeth.

• Vitamin D is essential for bone density and strength and its deficiency can lead to osteoporosis and rickets.

• Vitamin D helps build immunity, and fight off infections.

• It is important for nerve health and functioning.

• Vitamin D also helps regulate the mood.

Vitamin D deficiency in children causes rickets which presents with muscle weakness, skeletal deformities, delayed growth, bone pain, delayed milestones. 

In adults it presents with fatigue, muscle pain, constant tiredness, mood changes, frequent infections, hair loss, slow wound healing, pale skin. Not treating the deficiency leads to osteoporosis, where the bone density reduces and leads to easy breakage of bones.

To prevent all these diseases it is very important to test your Vitamin D levels in its early presentation to prevent diseases and healthy life. 

Why chose OliveCare Wellness and Diagnostics for your blood tests?

OiveCare Wellness and Diagnostics, one of the best blood test centres in HSR layout, offers professional sample collection and accurate testing. You can consult our doctor, one of the best general physicians in HSR layout, our orthopaedician, one of the best Orthopaedic doctors in HSR layout, after your reports are issued along with promising treatment.