{"id":8424,"date":"2025-03-16T11:21:14","date_gmt":"2025-03-16T09:21:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/?p=8424"},"modified":"2026-10-03T10:52:50","modified_gmt":"2026-10-03T10:52:50","slug":"blood-analysis-preparation-results-decoding","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/analiz-krovi-vydy-pidgotovka-rozshyfrovka-rezultativ\/","title":{"rendered":"Blood test: types, preparation, interpretation of results"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 data-start=\"65\" data-end=\"114\"><strong data-start=\"68\" data-end=\"112\">What is a blood test and why is it important?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"116\" data-end=\"349\"><a href=\"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/innovations-in-blood-analysis-new-technologies-that-are-changing-laboratory-diagnostics\/\">Blood test is one of the most important laboratory tests<\/a> diagnostic methods that allow you to assess the general condition of the body, identify pathological processes, monitor the effectiveness of treatment and diagnose a wide range of diseases.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"351\" data-end=\"530\">Thanks to a blood test, you can obtain information about the condition of internal organs, the functioning of the immune system, hormone levels, and the presence of inflammatory processes and infectious diseases.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"532\" data-end=\"567\"><strong data-start=\"535\" data-end=\"565\">Main types of blood tests<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div class=\"overflow-x-auto contain-inline-size\">\n<div class=\"table-scroll\"><table data-start=\"569\" data-end=\"1367\">\n<thead data-start=\"569\" data-end=\"642\">\n<tr data-start=\"569\" data-end=\"642\">\n<th data-start=\"569\" data-end=\"587\"><strong data-start=\"571\" data-end=\"586\">Analysis type<\/strong><\/th>\n<th data-start=\"587\" data-end=\"610\"><strong data-start=\"589\" data-end=\"609\">What is being researched?<\/strong><\/th>\n<th data-start=\"610\" data-end=\"642\"><strong data-start=\"612\" data-end=\"638\">What is it intended for?<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody data-start=\"700\" data-end=\"1367\">\n<tr data-start=\"700\" data-end=\"838\">\n<td>Complete blood count (CBC)<\/td>\n<td>Red blood cell count, white blood cell count, hemoglobin, ESR<\/td>\n<td>Diagnosis of anemia, inflammatory processes, infections<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"839\" data-end=\"965\">\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/analysis\/biochemical-blood-tests\/kidney-function\/urea-nitrogen-blood-urea-nitrogen\/\" title=\"Blood urea nitrogen\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"470\">Biochemical blood test<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Proteins, glucose, enzymes, cholesterol<\/td>\n<td>Assessment of liver, kidney, and cardiovascular system function<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"966\" data-end=\"1069\">\n<td>Hormone analysis<\/td>\n<td>Thyroid, sex hormones, cortisol<\/td>\n<td>Detection of hormonal disorders<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1070\" data-end=\"1174\">\n<td>Immunological analysis<\/td>\n<td>Antibodies, immunoglobulins<\/td>\n<td>Evaluation of the immune system, detection of allergies<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1175\" data-end=\"1281\">\n<td>Infection analysis<\/td>\n<td>Viruses, bacteria (HIV, hepatitis, syphilis)<\/td>\n<td>Diagnosis of infectious diseases<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1282\" data-end=\"1367\">\n<td>Coagulogram<\/td>\n<td>Blood clotting ability<\/td>\n<td>Assessment of the risk of thrombosis and bleeding<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 data-start=\"1369\" data-end=\"1411\"><strong data-start=\"1372\" data-end=\"1409\">How to prepare for a blood test<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1413\" data-end=\"1492\"><a href=\"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/preparation-for-analysis-to-obtain-accurate-results-of-laboratory-tests\/\">Proper preparation for donating blood<\/a> helps to obtain reliable results.<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1494\" data-end=\"1921\">\n<li data-start=\"1494\" data-end=\"1581\"><strong data-start=\"1496\" data-end=\"1523\">Donate blood on an empty stomach<\/strong> \u2013 the last meal should be 8-12 hours before the analysis<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1582\" data-end=\"1646\"><strong data-start=\"1584\" data-end=\"1611\">Do not drink coffee, tea, juices<\/strong> \u2013 only clean water is allowed<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1647\" data-end=\"1707\"><strong data-start=\"1649\" data-end=\"1677\">Give up alcohol<\/strong> 24-48 hours before the test<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1708\" data-end=\"1769\"><strong data-start=\"1710\" data-end=\"1742\">Avoid physical exertion<\/strong> and stress before the analysis<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1770\" data-end=\"1820\"><strong data-start=\"1772\" data-end=\"1785\">No smoking<\/strong> at least 1 hour before the procedure<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1821\" data-end=\"1921\"><strong data-start=\"1823\" data-end=\"1854\">In case of taking medication<\/strong> consult a doctor regarding possible effects on results<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1923\" data-end=\"2124\">Some tests require special preparation, for example, a blood glucose test may include a stress test, and hormone testing is performed on certain days of a woman&#039;s menstrual cycle.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"2126\" data-end=\"2159\"><strong data-start=\"2129\" data-end=\"2157\">How is blood drawn?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2161\" data-end=\"2230\">Blood can be taken from a finger or a vein, depending on the type of test.<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2232\" data-end=\"2398\">\n<li data-start=\"2232\" data-end=\"2306\"><strong data-start=\"2234\" data-end=\"2252\">Capillary blood<\/strong> (from the finger) used for general analysis<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2307\" data-end=\"2398\"><strong data-start=\"2309\" data-end=\"2325\">Venous blood<\/strong> (from a vein) needed for biochemical, hormonal, immunological tests<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2400\" data-end=\"2468\">The procedure takes a few minutes and usually does not cause discomfort.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2400\" data-end=\"2468\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8426\" src=\"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/themes\/woodmart\/images\/lazy.svg\" data-src=\"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/doctor-with-medical-mask-holding-syringe-vacutainers.jpg\" alt=\"Decoding blood test results\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/doctor-with-medical-mask-holding-syringe-vacutainers.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/doctor-with-medical-mask-holding-syringe-vacutainers-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/doctor-with-medical-mask-holding-syringe-vacutainers-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/doctor-with-medical-mask-holding-syringe-vacutainers-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/doctor-with-medical-mask-holding-syringe-vacutainers-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/doctor-with-medical-mask-holding-syringe-vacutainers-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"2470\" data-end=\"2524\"><strong data-start=\"2473\" data-end=\"2522\">Decoding the main indicators of blood analysis<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div class=\"overflow-x-auto contain-inline-size\">\n<div class=\"table-scroll\"><table data-start=\"2526\" data-end=\"3207\">\n<thead data-start=\"2526\" data-end=\"2590\">\n<tr data-start=\"2526\" data-end=\"2590\">\n<th data-start=\"2526\" data-end=\"2541\"><strong data-start=\"2528\" data-end=\"2540\">Indicator<\/strong><\/th>\n<th data-start=\"2541\" data-end=\"2553\"><strong data-start=\"2543\" data-end=\"2552\">Norm<\/strong><\/th>\n<th data-start=\"2553\" data-end=\"2590\"><strong data-start=\"2555\" data-end=\"2586\">What could a deviation mean?<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody data-start=\"2637\" data-end=\"3207\">\n<tr data-start=\"2637\" data-end=\"2764\">\n<td>Hemoglobin<\/td>\n<td>Men: 130-170 g\/l, Women: 120-150 g\/l<\/td>\n<td>Low \u2013 anemia, high \u2013 dehydration or heart disease<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2765\" data-end=\"2860\">\n<td>Leukocytes<\/td>\n<td>4.0-9.0 \u00d710\u2079\/l<\/td>\n<td>Increase \u2013 inflammation or infection, decrease \u2013 immunodeficiency<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2861\" data-end=\"2969\">\n<td>Erythrocytes<\/td>\n<td>Men: 4.3-5.7 \u00d710\u00b9\u00b2\/l, Women: 3.8-5.1 \u00d710\u00b9\u00b2\/l<\/td>\n<td>Low \u2013 anemia, high \u2013 dehydration<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2970\" data-end=\"3054\">\n<td>Platelets<\/td>\n<td>150-400 \u00d710\u2079\/l<\/td>\n<td>Low \u2013 risk of bleeding, high \u2013 risk of thrombosis<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"3055\" data-end=\"3134\">\n<td>Glucose<\/td>\n<td>3.9-5.5 mmol\/l<\/td>\n<td>High \u2013 risk of diabetes, low \u2013 hypoglycemia<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"3135\" data-end=\"3207\">\n<td>Bilirubin<\/td>\n<td>3.4-17.1 \u03bcmol\/l<\/td>\n<td>High \u2013 liver dysfunction<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-start=\"3209\" data-end=\"3337\">Blood test results should be interpreted by a doctor taking into account the patient&#039;s condition, history, and additional examinations.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"3339\" data-end=\"3391\"><strong data-start=\"3342\" data-end=\"3389\">Why is it important to have regular blood tests?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3393\" data-end=\"3574\">Blood tests help detect diseases in their early stages, before they cause obvious symptoms. This allows for timely treatment and the avoidance of serious complications.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3576\" data-end=\"3716\">It is recommended to take <a href=\"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/general-blood-test\/\" title=\"Complete blood count: interpretation, norms, tables and what deviations mean\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"539\">complete blood count<\/a> once a year for prevention, and in the presence of chronic diseases - on the recommendation of a doctor.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3576\" data-end=\"3716\"><a href=\"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/blood-microanalysis-is-a-simple-study-with-great-diagnostic-value\/\">Blood test is an important diagnostic<\/a> a tool that allows you to assess your health and detect pathologies at an early stage. Regular testing helps to monitor your body&#039;s indicators and respond to possible disorders in a timely manner.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is a blood test and why is it important? 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