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Full Blood Count with differential
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Red & White Blood Cell Counts, Haemoglobin, Haematocrit, Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV), Mean Corpuscular Haemoglobin (MCH), Red Cell Distribution Width (RDW), Basophils, Eosinophils, Monocytes, Lymphocytes, Neutrophils.
The full blood count is used as a broad screening test to check for such disorders as anaemia (decrease in red blood cells or haemoglobin), folate status, vitamin B12 status, infection, and many other diseases. It is actually a group of tests that examine different parts of the blood. Results from the following tests provide the broadest picture of your health.
Urea Electrolytes and Creatinine​
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Sodium, Potassium, Chloride, Bicarbonate, Urea, Creatinine, estimated Glomelular Filtration Rate
Your kidneys filter waste from your body and regulate salts in your blood. They also produce hormones and vitamins that direct cell activities in many organs and help to control blood pressure. When the kidneys aren't working properly, waste products and fluid can build up to dangerous levels creating a life-threatening situation.
Liver Function Test​
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Bilirubin, Alkaline Phosphatase enzyme (ALP), Aspartate Aminotransferase enzyme (AST), Alanine Aminotransferase enzyme (ALT), Gamma-glutamyl Transferase enzyme (GGT), Albumin, Total Protein
Your liver processes drugs and alcohol, filters toxic chemicals, stores vitamins and minerals, and makes bile, proteins and enzymes. This liver function test examines enzymes and other markers for evidence of damage to your liver cells or a blockage near your liver which can impair its function.
Inflammation​
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High sensitivity C-reactive protein (CRP), Lactate Dehydrogenase, Creatine Kinase
The link between low-grade inflammation and chronic disease is widely recognised. Research indicates that following an anti-inflammatory diet could help fight off inflammation, and improve health.
Pancreatic Function​
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Amylase, Lipase
Proteins, fats, and carbohydrates are broken down by stomach acids, enzymes produced by the pancreas, and bile from the liver. This process also releases micronutrients. This blood test measures the levels of enzymes produced by the pancreas.
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Amylase is involved in carbohydrate digestion and lipase is involved in fat digestion.
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Fasting Blood Glucose​
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Blood glucose is generated from carbohydrates and to use this fuel for energy your body needs insulin. When insulin resistance develops,  the cells ignore the insulin and glucose then builds up leading to problems with the heart, kidneys, eyes, nerves, and blood vessels.  Blood glucose can also build up if the pancreas does not produce enough insulin in response to blood glucose levels.
Bone Health​
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Calcium, Magnesium, Phosphate, Urate
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These bone health markers are part of a complex feedback loop that play a critical role in maintaining bone health. When you don’t get enough calcium, you increase your risk of developing osteoporosis and stress fractures.
Cholesterol and Lipid Panel​
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Total Cholesterol, LDL, HDL, Triglycerides, Non-HDL Cholesterol
Lipids and cholesterol are fat-like substances in your blood. Some are necessary for good health, but when you have a high level of cholesterol in your blood, a lot of it ends up being deposited in the walls of your arteries and other vital organs. Lifestyle choices including diet, exercise and alcohol intake can all influence cholesterol levels and your risk of developing heart disease.
Iron Status​
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Serum Iron, Ferritin, Transferrin Saturation, Transferrin
This simple iron test measures how much iron you have in your blood, as well as the amount of iron you have stored in your body. This iron test can be used to diagnose anaemia or monitor an existing iron deficiency. This iron test can also be used to investigate iron overload syndrome (haemochromatosis) which is an inherited condition where your body cannot remove excess iron.
Thyroid Function​
Thyroid Stimulation Hormone, Free T4
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Your thyroid gland produces hormones that regulate growth and energy expenditure. Thyroid disorders are quite common, and many people don’t have any symptoms at all. This thyroid test screens for the thyroid hormones that play a key role in regulating the body’s metabolism.
Serum Vitamin D​
Vitamin D is essential for bone strength as it helps the intestines absorb calcium. Calcium and vitamin D play a critical role in developing and maintaining your overall bone health, and when you don’t get enough you increase your risk of developing osteoporosis and the incidence of stress fractures.
HbA1c
Shorthand for haemoglobin A1C or glycosylated haemoglobin, an indicator of blood glucose control over the previous 2-3 months. Haemoglobin, a protein found in red blood cells, carries oxygen from the lungs to tissues throughout the body. Some of the glucose in the bloodstream will bind to haemoglobin molecules during the life of the red blood cell, which is about four months.  The higher the blood glucose level, the more glucose that becomes bound to the haemoglobin in that cell.  The percentage of haemoglobin in a blood sample that is glycosylated (has glucose attached to it) indicates how well blood glucose has been controlled over the previous months.