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BLOOD PANEL

What is blood panel?

A blood panel is a test that measures different components of blood such as red blood cells ( RBC), white blood cells (WBC), and platelets. The blood panel is used for diagnosing various health conditions such as anemia, and vitamin deficiencies.

What is the role of blood panel in your health and longevity?

The role of blood in our body is to transport oxygen and nutrients to lungs and other tissues. Also blood carries antibodies which help fight against an infection. So, maintaing optimum blood levels is important for your body to function well for beter health and disease free life.

Who should get tested for blood panel?

Individuals who have weakness, frequent fevers, sudden weight loss and it is recommended for routine health check.

What are the types of markers tested in a blood panel test?

There are many different blood tests. Some tests — such as complete blood count, platelets, MCV(Mean corpuscular volume), MCH (Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin), WBC (White blood cell) count. You can do a simple test using your blood, called a “Complete blood picture (CBP)”.

How should I prepare for the test?

Generally, you don’t need to do anything special prior to your test. You can eat and drink normally, unless your doctor tells you otherwise.

Blood test results. What do they mean?

A complete blood test tells you the whether your blood is functioning properly. For example, your red blood cells carry oxygen throughout your body. A blood test may show you have low red blood cell levels (anemia).

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