• Blood samples are routinely obtained to guide diagnosis and treatment of all kinds of conditions in various clinical settings.
• Blood tests are grouped into different categories based on the testing method. Those include:
Blood chemistry: assess electrolyte balance, metabolic and endocrine disorders, and a variety of systemic disorders by measuring corresponding biomarkers
Hematology: assess blood cells, blood disorders, and systemic disorders causing changes in blood cells makeup and function
Coagulation: assess hemostasis (platelet and coagulation factor function)
Immunology: assess immune function, immunologic disorders, and other systemic disorders triggering immune response
Blood gases: assess acid-base, ventilation, and oxygenation status
• Details on each type of blood test are covered separately (click on each box above to learn more).
