Question 1

what does ionized calcium blood test check for?

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Free calcium: There is a total calcium blood test that measures both ionized calcium and calcium attached to proteins. You may need to have a separate ionized calcium test if you have factors that increase or decrease total calcium levels, such as abnormal blood levels of Albumin or immunoglobulins.

Question 2

what is the most accurate blood test to check  b-12 levels?

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Serum tests: B12 levels can be testing in the blood directly but I also order a methylmalonic acid level if I have high clinical concern.  This is elevated prior to B12 levels being low (could be normal range).  B12 is the cofactor for the enzymatic reaction involving methylmalonic acid so without B12 the MMA levels increase.  Then issue is why is one deficient in Vit B12?

Question 3

which sorts of things could you be asked to have checked through a blood test?

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See below: Blood tests can reveal a variety of information: genetic like dna or bloodtype, metabolic tests that measure body processes like liver function, tests for infection or response to infection, tests that measure chemistry like iron or other metals in our blood, tests for immunity to disease and many others.

Question 4

dr . morning, when doing blood test what are the important things to check thanks.

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Two issues: Blood sugar and lipid prrofile. You should fasting 12 hourrs, but you can haave unsweeted drinks.

Question 5

i was recently rejected from bcbs about a blood test of an annual physical routine check. does this happen to most people?

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Depends: It depends on what the blood test was ; you have a right to request the record and consider repeat with your own doctor if you don't agree with the result.

Question 6

in a blood test, are schistocytes1+ and elliptocytes1+ cause for concern or something needing to be checked out and look further into?

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Ignore them: Different techs may make different calls on normal blood. It has been told me that athlete can get schistocytes  from their feet impacting the ground. Mild elliptocytosis means nothing. Relax and be glad for good health.

Question 7

what blood test checks for pancreatic enzymes?

Accepted Answer

Blood test: Is lipase and amylase. Usually only a problem when significantly elevated as in pancreatitis.

Question 8

what can they check for in my blood test?

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Depends: There are hundreds, if not thousands, of different blood tests. The choice of tests is dictated by the disorder suspected. It would be prudent to ask your doctor about the tests s/he is planning to do.

Question 9

what enzymes does a general blood test check?

Accepted Answer

See below: What do you mean by a general blood test? Of the commonly used tests, only liver enzymes, ALT and AST are generally included in a panel.

Question 10

what enzymes can be checked with a blood test?

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Blood Testing: The most common labs are the metabolic panel which measures lots of electrolytes and the liver enzymes and kidney functions. And, there is also the cbc...The complete blood cell counts.  Those two combined are the most common screening tests done during most visits that include labs.

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