What does the UAC show?
One analysis eliminates entire groups of causes: low hemoglobin explains fatigue and shortness of breath, high leukocytes with a shift in the formula indicate a bacterial infection, lymphocytosis - a viral one, increased ESR requires a search for inflammation. Hardware counting is complemented by viewing the smear in case of deviations. OAC is included in all preoperative and dispensary programs; dynamics of indicators is the main control of treatment.
When is it appointed?
- prevention and medical examination - basic health assessment;
- inflammation, infections, temperature - leukocytes and ESR;
- weakness, pallor - exclusion of anemia;
- preparation for operations and procedures;
- control of treatment over time.
Basic trio of blood
General clinical tests answer the doctor’s first questions: is there anemia (hemoglobin, red blood cells, hematocrit), inflammation (white blood cells with formula, ESR), risk of bleeding (platelets, clotting time). The automatic analyzer counts dozens of parameters from one test tube; deviations are rechecked by smear microscopy by a laboratory technician. Same day results allow you to start treatment without delay.
