What are the abbreviations on a blood test?
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What are the abbreviations on a blood test?
Appendix B: Some Common Abbreviations
| Abbreviation | Stands for | More information |
|---|---|---|
| HCT | Hematocrit | A blood test measurement |
| HCV | Hepatitis C virus | A virus that causes one type of liver disease |
| HDL | High density lipoprotein | A type of cholesterol, also known as “good” cholesterol |
| HGB | Hemoglobin | A blood test measurement |
What are different types of blood tests?
What are the different types of blood tests?
- Complete blood count (CBC).
- Basic metabolic panel.
- Blood enzyme tests.
- Blood tests to check for heart disease.
- Blood clotting tests, also known as a coagulation panel.
What do routine blood tests show?
Blood tests can be used for many different things, including to check cholesterol and blood glucose levels. These help monitor your risk of heart and circulatory diseases and diabetes, or how your condition is being managed. Tests for different chemicals and proteins can indicate how your liver or kidneys are working.
What blood tests are most important?
Here are the 10 most important blood tests for determining your health status.
- Complete Metabolic and Lipid Panel. This is the test you might receive at an annual physical.
- Vitamin D-25 Hydroxy.
- Hemoglobin A1C.
- DHEA.
- Homocysteine.
- C-reactive protein.
- Thyroid-stimulating hormone.
- Testosterone (free testosterone)
What is PT PTT test?
A partial thromboplastin time (PTT) test measures the time it takes for a blood clot to form. Normally, when you get a cut or injury that causes bleeding, proteins in your blood called coagulation factors work together to form a blood clot. The clot stops you from losing too much blood.
What is PTT and INR?
The prothrombin time (PT) test measures how quickly blood clots. The partial thromboplastin time (PTT) is mainly used to monitor a person’s response to anticoagulant therapies. The international normalized ratio (INR) calculation helps ensure that PT test results are standardized and accurate.
What is CMP blood test?
A comprehensive metabolic panel (CMP) is a test that measures 14 different substances in your blood. It provides important information about your body’s chemical balance and metabolism. Metabolism is the process of how the body uses food and energy.
