General blood test

Possible interpretation of the results

The interpretation of the test results is based on the reference indicators (reference range) of the given laboratory - "Synevo", because different methods can be used to determine the parameters in different laboratories.

Interpretation of the analysis results should take into account the patient's age, sex, medications taken and pathological conditions.

The parameters of a common blood test are mainly related to each other and their interpretation is usually done together:

Red blood cell / erythrocyte count, hemoglobin and hematocrit - These three indicators are closely related to each other, as they determine the individual aspects of red blood cells. If examination of these parameters shows a reduction, it is likely to indicate anemia, but because there are different types of anemia, your doctor may order additional tests to determine the type of anemia - for example, to diagnose iron deficiency or megaloblastic anemias. An additional test for iron and vitamin B12 may be needed. Anemia can also be caused by blood loss or other causes. Elevated erythrocyte count, hematocrit, and hemoglobin may indicate polycythemia or conditions that damage the heart muscle.

Number of white blood cells:

• Reduced number of leukocytes May be associated with autoimmune disease that destroys them, bone marrow problems, or cancer. The use of various medications can also lead to a decrease in white blood cells.
  Number of white blood cells Gain May be a sign of infection or inflammation. In addition, it may indicate a disease of the bone marrow or immune system. High levels can also be the result of using different medications.
• Increase in neutrophil count May be associated with sepsis, tissue necrosis, chronic inflammatory diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, vasculitis, pancreatitis and others. Their level Reduction May be associated with septicemia, immunosuppression, or use of certain medications.
• Increase in the number of lymphocytes It can be caused by viral infections, chronic infections, vasculitis, as well as the neoplastic process - leukemia, some types of lymphoma and others. Their level Reduction May be associated with immunodeficiency syndromes, AIDS, lupus erythematosus, and others.
• Increase in the number of monocytes - Most often caused by bacterial infections. Their level Reduction It is indicated in the treatment of corticosteroids, aplastic anemia and others.
• Increase in the number of eosinophils Causes allergic diseases such as asthma, atopic dermatitis, food allergies, cancer and diseases of the gastrointestinal tract. Their level Reduction It is often associated with Cushing's syndrome or the use of certain medications.
• Increase in the number of basophils Associated with allergic diseases, systemic myeloproliferative syndromes, hypothyroidism and others. Their level Reduction Associated with the acute phase of the infectious process, hyperthyroidism, congenitally low levels, and more.

Platelet count - Both high and low levels are a sign of disease. In any case, if there are deviations in their number, additional tests are needed to determine the cause. These conditions can be hereditary, autoimmune, the result of taking certain medications or surgical procedures.