How to Correctly Interpret the Basic Blood Test
You have just received the results from your blood test and are barely able to distinguish what each indicator stands for. Indeed, for most of us, blood tests may prove extremely difficult to understand. The evidence, however, may guide us towards the interpretation of the indicators if we are properly informed. If you are interested to know what the various indicators in your blood tests mean, in simple and basic terms for beginners, read on!
Pressure (systolic / diastolic): Optimal 120/80 or below, High 140/90 or above
It is worth noting that the systolic pressure is the pressure when the heart beats. Conversely, diastolic pressure is the pressure when the heart relaxes.
Albumin: 3,9 – 5,0 g / dL – The measurement of protein in our blood
Alkaline phosphatase: 44-147 IU / L – The indicator of the state of our liver and our diet
ALT (alanine aminotransferase): 8-37 IU / L – Measures the liver function
AST (aspartate aminotransferase): 10 to 34 IU / L – Provides the status of our kidney and liver
BUN (blood urea nitrogen): 7 up 20 mg / dL – Indicators of heart and kidney
Calcium: 8,5 – 10,9 mg / dL – Important for virtually all body organs, can reveal many diseases
Chlorine: 96-106 mmol / L – Shows how well your pH is distributed in the body
CO2 (carbon dioxide): 20 to 29 mmol / L – Measurement of the metabolic function and the pH balance
Creatinine: 0,8 – 1,4 mg / dL – Renal function index
Glucose test: 100 mg / dL – Diabetes index and insulin function
Potassium: 3,7 – 5,2 mEq / L – May be high / low, due to medication and affects many organs of the body
Sodium: 136 – 144 mEq / L – Measures the hydration status, is a marker for many diseases and balances the pressure on the walls of your arteries
Total bilirubin: 0,2 – 1,9 mg / dL – Shows the function of the liver
Total protein: 6.3 – 7.9 g / dL – Index for liver diseases
Total Cholesterol: <200 mg / dL – Combines both LDL (bad) and HDL (good) cholesterol
LDL cholesterol: <100 mg / dL
HDL cholesterol:> 40-59 mg / dL
Besides stress and hereditary factors, it is very important to remember that bad cholesterol is also generated by eating foods of animal origin and is very harmful to the health of our heart. Instead, the good cholesterol is very important for our body and ensures it functions properly.
Triglycerides: <150 mg / dL – Measures a different kind of blood fat
As you can see, there are several indicators that make up the results of blood tests. It is absolutely necessary to have your results interpreted by a specialist or microbiologist, who will recognize any possible problems or deficiencies and recommend the proper treatment. Do not forget that we need to repeat the blood tests at regular intervals, usually once a year. This way, any change observed is recognized immediately and the doctor is able to nip any problems in the bud.
Best of Health,
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