Blood Test Codes and Their Interpretations

While the doctor is responsible for interpreting blood test results and determining the appropriate response, understanding the codes of these tests and familiarizing yourself with their meanings may help you interpret the results initially until you meet with the doctor. For this reason, in the following article, we will introduce you to the meanings of the codes for the most common and widely used blood tests. 

Blood Test Codes and Their Interpretations

Blood tests, ordered by doctors to assess overall health, diagnose organ function issues, and evaluate treatment effectiveness, come with various codes. Understanding these codes and their meanings can help you interpret results before consulting your doctor. 

In the following, we'll outline some common blood tests and their associated codes to assist you in quickly interpreting results:

• Complete Blood Count (CBC)

CBC is one of the most common blood tests, evaluating overall health and detecting various conditions such as anemia, infections, bleeding disorders, and clotting problems. 

This test measures the quantity of different blood cells that constitute the blood, and changes in their numbers indicate the presence of a specific medical condition. Key CBC test codes include:

• (WBC) White Blood Cells.
• (RBC) Red Blood Cells.
• Platelet Count.
• Hemoglobin Level.
• Hematocrit Level.
  

You can undergo a Complete Blood Count test provided by Blazma, which requires no fasting or prior preparations.

• Lipid Panel

This blood test measures lipid levels to monitor heart and vascular disease risks. Key lipid panel test codes include:

• Total Cholesterol.
• (HDL) High-Density Lipoprotein, known as "good" cholesterol.
• (LDL) Low-Density Lipoprotein, known as "bad" cholesterol.
• Triglycerides.

You can undergo a Lipid Profile test provided by Blazma, requiring at least 8 hours of fasting before the test.

• Thyroid Panel

Thyroid panel tests are conducted to diagnose, treat, and monitor thyroid diseases and assess thyroid gland efficiency in producing hormones. Key thyroid panel test codes include:

• (T4) Thyroxine Hormone.
• (TSH) Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone.
• (T3) Triiodothyronine Hormone.

You can undergo a Thyroid Package test provided by Blazma, which requires no prior preparations.

• Blood Glucose

Blood glucose tests may be ordered to detect or monitor diabetes. Key blood glucose test codes include:

• Random Blood Sugar Level.
• (A1C Test) Hemoglobin A1C Test.
• Glucose Tolerance Level.
• Fasting Blood Sugar Level.
  

• Vitamins and Minerals

Deficiencies in vitamins and minerals are common health issues, and doctors may order tests to assess levels. Key vitamins and minerals test codes include:

• Vitamin A.
• Vitamin B9 (Folic Acid).
• Vitamin B12.
• Vitamin D.
• Vitamin E.
• Vitamin K.
• Iron.
• Iodine.
• Magnesium.
• Selenium.
• Zinc.

Blazma's Vitamins and Minerals Package can reveal deficiencies in key vitamins and minerals without fasting or other specific conditions.

Less Common Blood Tests and Their Meanings

Now, we will discuss less common blood tests and their associated meanings:

1. Liver Function Tests (LFTs)

Liver function tests are conducted to determine if the liver is functioning normally and to assess the effectiveness of treatment in case of liver-related issues. Key blood test codes related to the liver and their meanings include:

• (AST) Aspartate phosphatase.
• (ALT) Alanine Aminotransferase.
• (ALP) Alkaline Phosphatase.
• (GGT) Gamma-Glutamyltransferase.
• (Bilirubin) Bilirubin Levels.
• (Total Protein) Total Protein Levels.
• (Albumin) Albumin Levels.
• (PT) Prothrombin Time.
• (LD) L-Lactate Dehydrogenase.

You can undergo a Liver package provided by Blazma, which requires no prior preparations.

2. Kidney Tests

Kidney tests help verify the efficiency of kidney function, which plays a vital role in filtering and purifying blood from waste and excreting it as urine. Key blood test codes related to the kidneys and their meanings include:

• (Creatinine) Creatinine Levels.
• (GFR) Glomerular Filtration Rate.
• (Albumin) Albumin Levels.
• (CL) Chloride.
• (K) Potassium.
• (Na) Sodium.
• (BUN) Blood Urea Nitrogen.
• (Uric Acid) Uric Acid Levels.

Feel free to undergo a Renal package provided by Blazma, which requires no prior preparations.

3. Cardiac Biomarkers

This test measures cardiac enzymes released into the blood by the heart during stress or damage. It aids in diagnosing heart problems, assessing the risk of heart issues, or assisting in the treatment and monitoring of individuals with these conditions. Key blood test codes related to cardiac biomarkers and their meanings include:

• (hs-cTnT) High-Sensitivity Cardiac Troponin Enzyme.
• (BNP) B-Type Natriuretic Peptide.
• (NT-proBNP) N-Terminal Pro B-Type Natriuretic Peptide.
• (CK) Creatine Kinase.
• (CK-MB) Creatine Kinase-MB.

Blazma offers a Creatine Kinase Isoenzyme MB (CK-MB) test, an enzyme contributing to the formation and utilization of energy in the heart.

In addition to the above, there are many other blood tests that we haven't covered. You can explore them and their meanings on the Blazma website.