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Morphology

Morphology is a basic diagnostic test. It allows for a quantitative and qualitative analysis of the morphological elements in the blood. It consists of leukocytes (white blood cells), erythrocytes (red blood cells) and thrombocytes (platelets). The morphology examination informs about the general state of health and forms the basis for diagnosis of many diseases.

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Glucose

Glucose is the most important of the sugars, affecting carbohydrate metabolism. Glucose testing is used to assess carbohydrate metabolism and is an important test in the diagnosis of diabetes.

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Lipidogram - includes cholesterol, LDL, HDL, Triglycerides

Cholesterol is an essential component of cell membranes. Some hormones and bile acids are formed on its basis. It is mainly produced in the liver. The excess of cholesterol may accumulate on the walls of vessels, causing atherosclerosis. Determination of cholesterol level allows for assessment of fat metabolism. It is the basic test in the prevention of atherosclerosis.
LDL - low-density lipoproteins. LDL are considered unfavourable, because they deposit excess cholesterol in the walls of blood vessels, thus contributing to atherosclerosis and ischemic heart disease. The study assesses the risk of atherosclerosis and its consequences, such as stroke and myocardial infarction.
HDL - high density lipoproteins. HDL are considered beneficial because they collect excess cholesterol and increase its degradation and elimination from the body. HDL has an anti-atherosclerotic effect, which is why it is called "good" cholesterol. Increased values occur e.g.: in lipid disorders, with high and irregular physical activity, after lipid-lowering drugs. A decrease in concentration is characteristic of nephrotic syndrome, in people with hypertriglyceridemia, in smokers.
Triglycerides - serve as carriers and stores of energy. The examination evaluates fat metabolism and the risk of atherosclerosis. Abnormal values may indicate metabolic disorders, atherosclerosis, alcohol abuse, diabetes, kidney and liver diseases, hypothyroidism. An increased concentration of triglycerides in the blood is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease.

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Liver tests

Liver tests are a test to evaluate the activity of enzymes produced by liver cells. As part of this test we perform: aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and bilirubin concentration (GGTP).

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Kidney tests

Kidney tests are a test to assess the function of the kidneys. The test includes urea, creatinine and uric acid.

Urea - is excreted by the kidneys depending on the degree of diuresis. The concentration of urea in the blood depends on the supply of protein in food and the amount of urea excreted by the kidneys.
Creatinine - with normal kidney function, creatinine is almost entirely filtered by the glomeruli. It serves as a marker of glomerular filtration rate of the kidney.
Uric acid - is excreted by the kidneys. When its concentration in the blood is too high, it precipitates in the form of crystals which are the cause of pain in the joints.

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Hormone TSH

The TSH hormone is a pituitary hormone that reflects the function of the thyroid gland. Thyroid diseases are manifested, among others, by fatigue, lethargy, sudden weight gain or loss, irritability, etc. The test assesses the functional status of the thyroid gland.

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