BASIC IRREGULAR PERIODS SCREENING

Total Tests Included – 34

• Complete blood count
• Peripheral smear
• reticulocyte count
• Thyroid profile
• Lipid profile

Complete Blood Count (CBC) is a blood test that measures different parts and features of blood which includes Red Blood Cells which carries oxygen, White Blood Cells  which  fight with infection, Platelets which stops bleeding , Hemoglobin protein in right cells, Hematocrit  this measures how much of your blood is made up of red blood cells ,MCV is average size of red cells. CBC helps in diagnosing blood disorders, infection, immune system disorders and other medical conditions

Hemoglobin (Hb) hemoglobin test measures the level of hemoglobin in your body. If your hemoglobin levels are abnormal it may be a sign that you are suffering with some disorder. Low hemoglobin levels refers to anemia, symptoms which include weakness, dizziness, cold hands and feet. Hemoglobin low levels is a sign of iron deficiency, thalassemia, liver disease, chronic disorder, cancer. Hemoglobin high levels is a sign of dehydration, high altitudes, lung disease, heart disease. Normal range of hemoglobin in males – 13.0 to 17.0 g/dL. In non-pregnant females it ranges 12.0-15.0 g/dL, in pregnant woman it ranges 11 0.0 -14.0 g/dL and in Children’s it ranges from 11-14.0 g/dL. A newborn it ranges from 13.6-19.6 g/dL

Hematocrit or  Packed Cell Volumeis a blood test that measures how much of your body is made up of red blood cells. Hematocrit levels that are too high or too low can be a sign of blood disorder, dehydration or other medical conditions that affect your body

PCV (Packed Cell Volume ) increased in dehydration, shock, burns, increased red blood cells. PCV decrease in anemia. PCV normal ranges of male 40%-50%, non-pregnant female 38%-45%, pregnant woman 36%-42%, in Childrens 36% to 46%, in newborn 44% to 60%

Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV )it measures the average size of red blood cells, that is too small or too large, it could be a sign of blood disorders such as anemia, lack of Minerals and vitamins or other medical conditions. MCV decreased is a sign of iron deficiency, sudden blood loss, bone marrow failure.M CV increased in Vitamin B12 deficiency, long-term alcoholism, liver disorder, hypothyroidism. MCV normally ranges from 80-100 Femtoliter

TC and DC (total count and differential count)  The white blood cells count measures  2 components Ie total count and differential count . The differential count measures the% of each type of a white blood cells. Indications for WBC count include infections and inflammatory diseases, blood cancer, infection, bone marrow disorders. Total count decreases is a sign of Vitamin B12 deficiency, bone marrow failure, aplastic anemia, post radiation or cancer treatment. Total count increase in severe sepsis, blood cancer, infections, inflammations, drugs. Total count normal ranges in adults is 4000-11000 per microliter

Total count normal ranges in below 2 years of children is 5000-20000 x 10 (9) / L .

PLATELETS. The platelet test measures the number of platelets in your body. A lower than normal platelet count is called thrombocytopenia, it is associated with heavy bleeding even from small and injuries. A higher than normal platelet is called thrombocytosis this is associated with clots which blocked blood vessels. Platelets of lower levels is a sign of infection like dengue malaria etc, disseminated intravascular coagulopathies, genetic disorders, radiations. Platelets of higher levels is a sign of compensatory  raise in severe blood loss and the blood cancers. Platelet normal count ranges from 1.5-14.5 lakhs per microliter of blood

Peripheral Smear is a blood test done by Pathologist for identification of shape of red cells, white blood cells and count of platelets mainly used to identify parasites like Malaria

A Reticulocyte Countmeasures the number of immature red blood cells (reticulocytes) in your bone marrow. Healthcare providers measure reticulocytes to find out if your bone marrow is producing enough red blood cells. Your test results may show your reticulocyte count is higher or lower than normal

Thyroid Profileis the blood test to check how well your thyroid is working. There are also used to diagnosis and help to find the cause of thyroid disease such as hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism. Thyroid profile includes TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone, free T4 levels, totalT4, Total and free T3, TSI   ( thyroid stimulating immunoglobulin), antithyroid antibody test (measures antibodies). TSH high in hypothyroidism symptoms, weight gain, delayed periods, cold intolerance, breast pain. TSH low in hyperthyroidism symptoms, weight loss, irregular periods, heat intolerance, eye disorders

Lipid Profileis a blood test done to measure each type of cholesterol. Lipid profile includes total cholesterol, low density lipoprotein (LDL), high density lipoprotein( HDL ), Triglycerides (another type of fat in your body), very low density lipoprotein (VL d l). It is done at an earlierage if you have diabetes, heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, strong family history of heart disease . Follow up testing should be done for risk persons  to prevent heart attack.