Analysis of UAC and other types of blood tests

The analysis of UAC (general blood test) is,perhaps, one of the most common clinical actions. In Russia, the nameless finger of the left hand is used most often to take this analysis. This is not a violation, provided that the proper blood sampling technique is followed. Massaging and rubbing your finger before the procedure is not recommended. These actions can affect the accuracy of the analysis. There are other methods for UAC. The analysis can be taken from the ulnar vein. It is better to use special test tubes. The vacuum created in them contributes to the most correct conduct of the procedure.

Rules for preparing the patient

When an OAB analysis is assigned, the patient should be warned about some preparatory measures.

1. The procedure is performed on an empty stomach. 8 hours before the test, you must stop eating. You can not use sweet drinks, coffee, tea, juices. You can quench your thirst with water. If the OAK is taken in very small children, and it is difficult to perform an analysis on an empty stomach, then it is permissible to make a fence after 1.5-2
   hours after meals.
2. For 1-2 days it is recommended not to drink alcohol, to refrain from smoking, and also to remove from the diet all fried and fatty dishes.
3. The analysis of UAC can be affected by physical overstrain and emotional anxiety. Therefore, 15 minutes before the procedure, you need to sit, relax and calm down.
4. Before donating blood is recommended to stop taking medication. If this is not possible, then you should warn about the medicines used by the doctor. Then he will make a correction in the analysis.

Objectives of the UAC

The main purpose of this analysis is to determine the quantitative indicators of the main elements of the blood. Here are some of them:

• erythrocytes - blood cells transporting oxygen to internal organs;
• hemoglobin - a component of red blood cells, involved in delivery to oxygen organs;
• hematocrit - the ratio of erythrocytes and blood plasma;
• platelets - cells responsible for clotting of blood;
• leukocytes - cells responsible for immune function;
• ESR - an indicator that determines the content of blood plasma proteins (often helps to identify inflammatory processes in the body).

Other blood tests

Analysis of the UAC is not the only waystudying a vital fluid. In addition, there are many methods by which you can examine the blood from different sides. Briefly describe some of them.

Biochemical analysis

Such a study identifies enzyme parametersblood. In addition, biochemical analysis allows you to determine the amount of proteins, lipids, nitrogenous substances and vitamins. Also with the help of it, the diagnosis of various disorders in the body. Defects, for example, failures in the liver, kidneys, genitourinary system.

Hormone Analysis

Helps to identify many diseases of the endocrine system by examining the hormonal background in the body.

Analysis for allergens

Examines the level of substances that can cause aggressive actions of the immune system and provoke the manifestation of various allergic reactions.