{"id":11472,"date":"2026-02-13T02:03:38","date_gmt":"2026-02-13T00:03:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/?p=11472"},"modified":"2026-04-20T18:53:25","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T15:53:25","slug":"analyzes-for-elderly-people-that-help-maintain-health-after-60-years-of-age","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/analyzes-for-elderly-people-that-help-maintain-health-after-60-years-of-age\/","title":{"rendered":"Tests for the elderly: which tests help maintain health after 60 years"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"89\" data-end=\"397\">With age, the body changes: metabolism slows down, the risk of cardiovascular, endocrine and oncological diseases increases, chronic conditions become more common. That is why tests for the elderly are not a formality, but an important tool for early detection of problems and control of existing diagnoses.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"399\" data-end=\"644\">Regular laboratory tests allow you to adjust treatment in a timely manner, prevent complications, and maintain quality of life. According to recommendations <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">World Health Organization<\/span><\/span>, preventive examinations are a key element of healthy aging.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"646\" data-end=\"713\">Why laboratory monitoring becomes critically important after age 60<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"715\" data-end=\"747\">After 60\u201365 years of age, the risk increases:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"749\" data-end=\"905\">\n<li data-start=\"749\" data-end=\"777\">\n<p data-start=\"751\" data-end=\"777\">arterial hypertension<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"778\" data-end=\"806\">\n<p data-start=\"780\" data-end=\"806\">type 2 diabetes<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"807\" data-end=\"824\">\n<p data-start=\"809\" data-end=\"824\">atherosclerosis<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"825\" data-end=\"852\">\n<p data-start=\"827\" data-end=\"852\">chronic kidney disease<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"853\" data-end=\"876\">\n<p data-start=\"855\" data-end=\"876\">vitamin D deficiency<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"877\" data-end=\"887\">\n<p data-start=\"879\" data-end=\"887\"><a href=\"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/b12-deficiency-anemia-signs-causes-diagnosis-and-treatment\/\">anemia<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"888\" data-end=\"905\">\n<p data-start=\"890\" data-end=\"905\">oncopathology<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"907\" data-end=\"1041\">Many of these conditions go on for a long time without any symptoms. It is laboratory diagnostics that allows you to detect the problem at an early stage.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"1043\" data-end=\"1105\">Basic tests for the elderly: what should be done regularly<\/h2>\n<div class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\">\n<div class=\"group TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\">\n<table class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" data-start=\"1107\" data-end=\"1666\">\n<thead data-start=\"1107\" data-end=\"1144\">\n<tr data-start=\"1107\" data-end=\"1144\">\n<th class=\"\" data-start=\"1107\" data-end=\"1116\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Analysis<\/th>\n<th class=\"\" data-start=\"1116\" data-end=\"1128\" data-col-size=\"sm\">What evaluates<\/th>\n<th class=\"\" data-start=\"1128\" data-end=\"1144\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Why is it important?<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody data-start=\"1184\" data-end=\"1666\">\n<tr data-start=\"1184\" data-end=\"1261\">\n<td data-start=\"1184\" data-end=\"1209\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/analysis\/hematological-panel\/zagalnyj-rozgornutyj-analiz-krovi-avtomatychnyj-analyzer-wbc-lym-mid-grn-lym-mid-grn-rbc-hb-hct-mcv-mch-mchc-rdw-plt-pct-mpv-pdw-3-histogramy-wbc-rbc-plt-shoe-ruchnyj-pidrahunok-lejkotsytarnoyi-fo\/\"   title=\"Complete blood count + Complete blood count (manual count): WBC, Lym, Mid, Grn, Lym %, Mid %, Grn %, RBC, Hb, Hct, MCV, MCH, MCHC, RDW, Plt, Pct, MPV, PDW, 3 histograms (WBC, RBC, PLT). ESR + manual count of complete blood count)\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"362\">Complete blood count<\/a><\/td>\n<td data-start=\"1209\" data-end=\"1229\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Anemia, inflammation<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"1229\" data-end=\"1261\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Monitoring the state of hematopoiesis<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1262\" data-end=\"1310\">\n<td data-start=\"1262\" data-end=\"1278\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Blood glucose<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"1278\" data-end=\"1293\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Sugar level<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"1293\" data-end=\"1310\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Diabetes risk<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1311\" data-end=\"1386\">\n<td data-start=\"1311\" data-end=\"1330\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Lipid profile<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"1330\" data-end=\"1355\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Cholesterol, LDL, HDL<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"1355\" data-end=\"1386\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Atherosclerosis risk assessment<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1387\" data-end=\"1463\">\n<td data-start=\"1387\" data-end=\"1404\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><a href=\"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/analysis\/biochemical-blood-tests\/kidney-function\/creatinine\/\">Creatinine<\/a>, SKF<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"1404\" data-end=\"1419\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Kidney function<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"1419\" data-end=\"1463\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Early diagnosis of kidney failure<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1464\" data-end=\"1535\">\n<td data-start=\"1464\" data-end=\"1475\" data-col-size=\"sm\">ALT, AST<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"1475\" data-end=\"1493\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Liver function<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"1493\" data-end=\"1535\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Medication load control<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1536\" data-end=\"1596\">\n<td data-start=\"1536\" data-end=\"1548\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Vitamin D<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"1548\" data-end=\"1568\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Mineral exchange<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"1568\" data-end=\"1596\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Osteoporosis prevention<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1597\" data-end=\"1666\">\n<td data-start=\"1597\" data-end=\"1603\" data-col-size=\"sm\">TSH<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"1603\" data-end=\"1632\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Thyroid function<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"1632\" data-end=\"1666\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Hormonal balance control<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-start=\"1668\" data-end=\"1728\">The frequency of examinations is determined by the doctor depending on the state of health.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"1730\" data-end=\"1766\">Controlling cardiovascular risks<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1768\" data-end=\"1966\">Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death in older age. Lipid profile, glucose, glycated hemoglobin, and inflammatory markers allow us to assess the risk of heart attack and stroke.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1968\" data-end=\"2126\">Specialists <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Mayo Clinic<\/span><\/span> emphasize that regular cholesterol monitoring after age 60 is mandatory even in the absence of symptoms.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"2128\" data-end=\"2180\">Tests for the prevention of cancer diseases<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2182\" data-end=\"2291\">The risk of malignancy increases with age. The list of recommended tests may include:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2293\" data-end=\"2438\">\n<li data-start=\"2293\" data-end=\"2316\">\n<p data-start=\"2295\" data-end=\"2316\">PSA (for men)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2317\" data-end=\"2350\">\n<p data-start=\"2319\" data-end=\"2350\">stool test for occult blood<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2351\" data-end=\"2388\">\n<p data-start=\"2353\" data-end=\"2388\"><a href=\"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/analysis\/diagnosis-of-tumor-markers\/index-roma-sa-125-he4\/\">CA-125<\/a> (for women according to indications)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2389\" data-end=\"2438\">\n<p data-start=\"2391\" data-end=\"2438\">monitoring of tumor markers on the recommendation of a doctor<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2440\" data-end=\"2550\">It is important to remember: tumor markers are not used as universal screening, but only for medical indications.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"2552\" data-end=\"2608\">Tests for older people with chronic diseases<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2610\" data-end=\"2702\">If the patient has diabetes, hypertension, or kidney disease, the list of examinations expands.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2704\" data-end=\"2714\">For example:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2716\" data-end=\"2851\">\n<li data-start=\"2716\" data-end=\"2759\">\n<p data-start=\"2718\" data-end=\"2759\">glycated hemoglobin every 3\u20136 months<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2760\" data-end=\"2784\">\n<p data-start=\"2762\" data-end=\"2784\">microalbumin in urine<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2785\" data-end=\"2806\">\n<p data-start=\"2787\" data-end=\"2806\">blood electrolytes<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2807\" data-end=\"2851\">\n<p data-start=\"2809\" data-end=\"2851\">coagulogram when taking anticoagulants<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2853\" data-end=\"2923\">Monitoring indicators allows you to avoid complications and adjust therapy.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"2925\" data-end=\"2958\">Deficiencies and nutritional status<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2960\" data-end=\"2991\">Elderly people often experience:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2993\" data-end=\"3089\">\n<li data-start=\"2993\" data-end=\"3011\">\n<p data-start=\"2995\" data-end=\"3011\"><a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/iron-deficiency-causes-symptoms-and-treatment-methods\/\"   title=\"Iron Deficiency: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"70\">iron deficiency<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3012\" data-end=\"3036\">\n<p data-start=\"3014\" data-end=\"3036\">vitamin B12 deficiency<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3037\" data-end=\"3066\">\n<p data-start=\"3039\" data-end=\"3066\">low <a href=\"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/analysis\/biochemical-blood-tests\/vitamins\/vitamin-d-25oh-vitamin-d-total-d2-d3\/\">vitamin D<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3067\" data-end=\"3089\">\n<p data-start=\"3069\" data-end=\"3089\">decreased albumin<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"3091\" data-end=\"3238\">These changes can manifest as weakness, memory loss, or brittle bones. Timely laboratory testing can prevent worsening of the condition.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"3240\" data-end=\"3277\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11471\" src=\"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/researching-laboratory.jpg\" alt=\"taking blood from an elderly person for analysis\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/researching-laboratory.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/researching-laboratory-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/researching-laboratory-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/researching-laboratory-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/researching-laboratory-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/researching-laboratory-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/researching-laboratory-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2 data-start=\"3240\" data-end=\"3277\">How to prepare for taking tests<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3279\" data-end=\"3316\">For accurate results, it is important to:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3318\" data-end=\"3474\">\n<li data-start=\"3318\" data-end=\"3340\">\n<p data-start=\"3320\" data-end=\"3340\">surrender <a href=\"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/blood-test-at-the-heart-why-it-is-important-and-how-to-prepare\/\">fasting blood<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3341\" data-end=\"3378\">\n<p data-start=\"3343\" data-end=\"3378\">do not drink alcohol for 24 hours<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3379\" data-end=\"3417\">\n<p data-start=\"3381\" data-end=\"3417\">inform the doctor about taking medication<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3418\" data-end=\"3474\">\n<p data-start=\"3420\" data-end=\"3474\">avoid intense physical activity the day before<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"3476\" data-end=\"3582\">If necessary, the tests can be conducted at home - this is especially important for patients with limited mobility.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"3584\" data-end=\"3625\">How often do you need to get tested?<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3627\" data-end=\"3796\">On average, preventive tests for the elderly are recommended once a year. In the presence of chronic diseases, more often, according to an individual plan.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3798\" data-end=\"3915\">Regular laboratory monitoring allows you to detect changes before symptoms appear and prevent the development of serious complications.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3917\" data-end=\"4080\">Healthy aging is impossible without timely diagnostics. Tests for the elderly are a tool for monitoring, prevention, and maintaining an active life after 60 years of age.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With age, the body changes: metabolism slows down, the risk of cardiovascular, endocrine and oncological diseases increases, and chronic conditions become more common. 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