Body balance
A pH shift is always a serious signal: ketoacidosis in diabetes, accumulation of acids in renal failure, respiratory problems. The test is prescribed by a doctor in specific clinical situations and is interpreted together with electrolytes and blood gases; for a planned “check-up” it is not needed - it is more reliable to look at balance through glucose, creatinine and electrolytes.
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.
