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- 1 Friends! Each of us had to donate blood. Whether due to illness or blood donation. Let’s look at the main indicators of laboratory analysis. And what are they talking about: 1. Hemoglobin; What is Hemoglobin? Translated from Greek, it is translated as aqua – “blood” and from Latin globus “ball”. In essence, it is an iron-containing protein. Which, by its essence, binds to oxygen and delivers it to the tissues of the body. Usually found in red blood cells. However, in invertebrate creatures it is dissolved in the blood plasma. And besides, it can be found in other tissues. For your information, one hemoglobin molecule delivers about 4 oxygen molecules to its destination. If the test results show a low level of hemoglobin in the blood. This means that this may indicate processes in the body such as anemia, blood loss, internal bleeding, and also damage to internal organs. 2. Red blood cells; The level of red blood cells in human blood can be either low or high. An increase in content may indicate some diseases in the body. These may also be heart problems, in particular heart defects (congenital or acquired). It may also signal problems in the lungs, kidneys, liver and bronchi. In athletes, it can be increased with an excess of steroid hormones. In addition, it happens with Cushing’s disease and during hormonal therapy. A low red blood cell count can signal significant blood loss. For chronic inflammatory phenomena. And besides, during advanced pregnancy… 3.Leukocytes;
- 2 Protecting the body from the harmful effects of microorganisms is the main task of leukocytes. There are several types of white blood cells; lymphocytes, neutrophils, monocytes, eosinophils and basophils. And each of these cells has its own task. Naturally, to establish the proportion of these cells, it will be necessary to conduct a general blood test. If a blood test shows a low level of leukocytes. Then, this will indicate the presence of a viral infection (influenza or viral diseases) in the human body. With such indicators, it is necessary to treat and take medications prescribed by the attending physician. 4. Platelets; The main function of platelets is the ability of blood to clot. A high platelet level reading may indicate chronic inflammation in the body. In particular, this may be: tuberculosis, ulcerative colitis, cirrhosis of the liver. And besides, this condition can occur after operations and taking hormonal medications. Alcohol intake, heavy metal poisoning and a number of other diseases can affect the reduced level of these cells, nitroglycerin and others. 5. The result of a biochemical blood test; 1. GLUCOSE. A reduced amount of this component may indicate hormonal diseases, irregular and insufficient nutrition. And if it is high, then this is already diabetes. 2. TOTAL PROTEIN. The reasons for a decrease or increase in protein in the blood may be the same as for a lack or high glucose level. 3. TOTAL BILIRUBIN. The level of bilirubin in the blood indicates the condition of the liver. Typically, a high rate indicates hepatitis or cholelithiasis. 4. CREATININE. And finally, an indicator of the level of creatine content. It tells us about the condition and functioning of our kidneys. If it increases, the result is kidney failure. If there is a deficiency, immunity is reduced.
