{"id":8911,"date":"2024-12-20T21:25:07","date_gmt":"2024-12-20T19:25:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/?p=8911"},"modified":"2026-04-20T18:54:44","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T15:54:44","slug":"what-medical-analyzes-of-the-smell-are-necessary-and-which-of-them-are-the-most-important","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/what-medical-analyzes-of-the-smell-are-necessary-and-which-of-them-are-the-most-important\/","title":{"rendered":"Medical tests: why are they needed and which ones are the most important"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"199\" data-end=\"234\"><strong>Why are medical tests needed?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"236\" data-end=\"602\">Medical tests are one of the easiest ways to look inside your body without complicated procedures. They help detect problems that don\u2019t yet have symptoms, assess the effectiveness of treatment, or confirm a diagnosis. Test results are often the starting point for your doctor\u2019s further decisions. They\u2019re like a map for a driver \u2014 it\u2019s hard to stay on track without one.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"604\" data-end=\"627\"><strong>What are the tests?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"629\" data-end=\"680\">Analyses are conventionally divided into several main groups:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"682\" data-end=\"1271\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"682\" data-end=\"790\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"684\" data-end=\"790\"><strong data-start=\"684\" data-end=\"704\">General clinical<\/strong> \u2014 general blood, urine, and stool tests. They provide a basic picture of the body&#039;s condition.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"791\" data-end=\"888\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"793\" data-end=\"888\"><strong data-start=\"793\" data-end=\"807\">Biochemical<\/strong> \u2014 evaluate liver and kidney function, metabolism, glucose and cholesterol levels.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"889\" data-end=\"1004\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"891\" data-end=\"1004\"><strong data-start=\"891\" data-end=\"906\">Hormonal<\/strong> \u2014 help detect endocrine system disorders (thyroid gland, sex hormones, etc.).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1005\" data-end=\"1079\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1007\" data-end=\"1079\"><strong data-start=\"1007\" data-end=\"1021\">Infectious<\/strong> \u2014 PCR, ELISA, rapid tests for viruses, bacteria, parasites.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1080\" data-end=\"1170\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1082\" data-end=\"1170\"><strong data-start=\"1082\" data-end=\"1115\">Immunological and allergological<\/strong> \u2014 show how the immune system works and whether there are any allergies.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1171\" data-end=\"1271\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1173\" data-end=\"1271\"><a href=\"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/what-are-oncomarkers-and-when-should-they-be-tested\/\"><strong data-start=\"1173\" data-end=\"1188\">Tumor markers<\/strong> <\/a>\u2014 special proteins or substances that can be a signal of an oncological process.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8912\" src=\"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/themes\/woodmart\/images\/lazy.svg\" data-src=\"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/man-getting-ultrasound-abdomen-from-doctor.jpg\" alt=\"Doctor reviewing patient&#039;s lab test results\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" title=\"\" srcset=\"\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/man-getting-ultrasound-abdomen-from-doctor.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/man-getting-ultrasound-abdomen-from-doctor-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/man-getting-ultrasound-abdomen-from-doctor-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/man-getting-ultrasound-abdomen-from-doctor-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/man-getting-ultrasound-abdomen-from-doctor-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/man-getting-ultrasound-abdomen-from-doctor-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"1273\" data-end=\"1306\"><strong>When to take tests<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"1308\" data-end=\"1576\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1308\" data-end=\"1359\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1310\" data-end=\"1359\">Preventively - once a year (even without complaints)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1360\" data-end=\"1398\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1362\" data-end=\"1398\">Before starting new medications<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1399\" data-end=\"1445\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1401\" data-end=\"1445\">When planning pregnancy or surgery<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1446\" data-end=\"1519\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1448\" data-end=\"1519\">When new symptoms appear (weakness, pain, weight loss, fever)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1520\" data-end=\"1576\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1522\" data-end=\"1576\">If you have chronic diseases - to monitor the dynamics<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"1578\" data-end=\"1610\"><strong>What do the basic analyses show?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"overflow-x-auto contain-inline-size\">\n<table data-start=\"1612\" data-end=\"2348\">\n<thead data-start=\"1612\" data-end=\"1694\">\n<tr data-start=\"1612\" data-end=\"1694\">\n<th data-start=\"1612\" data-end=\"1643\">Analysis name<\/th>\n<th data-start=\"1643\" data-end=\"1694\">What helps to detect<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody data-start=\"1777\" data-end=\"2348\">\n<tr data-start=\"1777\" data-end=\"1858\">\n<td>Complete blood count<\/td>\n<td>Inflammation, anemia, infections<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1859\" data-end=\"1939\">\n<td><a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/general-analysis-of-the-market\/\"   title=\"Complete urinalysis (CUR)\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"168\">General urine analysis<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Condition of the kidneys and urinary system<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1940\" data-end=\"2021\">\n<td>Blood biochemistry<\/td>\n<td>Liver, kidneys, sugar levels, cholesterol<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2022\" data-end=\"2102\">\n<td>Thyroid hormones<\/td>\n<td>Hypo- or hyperfunction<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2103\" data-end=\"2184\">\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/analysis\/biochemical-blood-tests\/carbohydrate-metabolism\/blood-glucose\/\">Glucose analysis<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Diabetes mellitus<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2185\" data-end=\"2266\">\n<td>PCR for infections<\/td>\n<td>Viral or bacterial pathogens<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2267\" data-end=\"2348\">\n<td>Tumor markers (e.g. CA-125)<\/td>\n<td>Risk of oncological pathologies (auxiliary)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"2350\" data-end=\"2382\"><a href=\"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/preparation-for-analysis-to-obtain-accurate-results-of-laboratory-tests\/\"><strong>How to prepare for tests<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"2384\" data-end=\"2656\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2384\" data-end=\"2426\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2386\" data-end=\"2426\">Most tests are taken on an empty stomach.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2427\" data-end=\"2500\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2429\" data-end=\"2500\">The day before the test, avoid fatty foods, alcohol, and physical activity.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2501\" data-end=\"2570\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2503\" data-end=\"2570\">Before hormone tests, consult your doctor about the day of your cycle.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2571\" data-end=\"2656\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2573\" data-end=\"2656\">It is important to inform the laboratory about any medications you are taking - they may affect the result.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"2658\" data-end=\"2682\"><strong>References to sources<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"2684\" data-end=\"3047\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2684\" data-end=\"2812\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2686\" data-end=\"2812\">WHO \u2013 <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.who.int\/teams\/health-product-and-policy-standards\/laboratory-services\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"2692\" data-end=\"2810\">Laboratory testing in health care<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2813\" data-end=\"2928\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2815\" data-end=\"2928\">Mayo Clinic \u2013 <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/tests-procedures\/blood-tests\/about\/pac-20384919\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"2829\" data-end=\"2926\">Routine blood tests<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2929\" data-end=\"3047\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2931\" data-end=\"3047\">FDA \u2013 <a class=\"cursor-pointer\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"2937\" data-end=\"3047\">Lab tests explained<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Regular diagnostics are not only a way to find a disease, but also an opportunity to make sure that everything is fine with the body. Tests are a simple, affordable and effective step towards a long and healthy life.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Why Medical Tests Are Necessary Medical tests are one of the easiest ways to look inside the body without complicated procedures. 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