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Must-have Blood Test for Women: In a study, women are more vulnerable than men. Through blood test can help in detecting overall health, hearing loss, vertigo etc & many more. Here are a few blood tests which are must-have for every woman.
In a study, women are more vulnerable than men. Through blood tests can help in detecting overall health, hearing loss, vertigo etc & many more. Here are a few blood tests which are must-have for every woman.
1. Complete Blood Count(CBC) Test
This test is done to evaluate the overall health and disorders related to blood such anaemia, leukaemia or any other type of infection. In this test, several components of blood are measured such as RBC’s, WBC’s, Hemoglobin, Hematocrit, and Platelets. Abnormal levels indicate some underlying disease. Range: Test Range Red blood cell count 3.90-5.03 trillion cells/L White blood cell count 3.5-10.5 billion cells/L Hemoglobin 12.0-15.5 grams/dL or (120-155 grams/L) Hematocrit 34.9-44.5 percent Platelet count 150-450 billion/L.
2. Diabetes Screening Test
It can be done as a part of routine checkup also.
| Condition | Range |
| without Diabetes | 70–99 mg/dl (3.9–5.5 mmol/L) |
| with Diabetes | 80–130 mg/dl (4.4–7.2mmol/L) |
| Fasting | 140 mg/dl (7.8 mmol/L) |
| 2 Hours after Meal | 180 mg/dl (10.0 mmol/L) |
| HbA1c | 5.7- 7.0% |
NOTE: For referential purpose, please consult your physician.
3. Lipid Profile (Cholesterol & Triglycerides) Test
This test helps to check the cholesterol level in the body. Changes in lifestyle and eating habits to make. It’s necessary to get this test done.
Two kinds of cholesterol are there in our body –
- Good cholesterol (HDL) &
- Bad cholesterol (LDL)
The combined reading of both is total cholesterol reading. Also, it helps in measuring triglycerides(fat) in our body.
Range: Type Desirable Borderline High risk Cholesterol 200mg/dl 200-239mg/dl 240mg/dl Triglycerides 150mg/dl 150-199mg/dl 200-499mg/dl HDL 60mg/dl 35-35mg/dl 35mg/dl LDL 60-130mg/dl 130-159mg/dl 160-189mg/dl Cholesterol/HDL ratio 4.0 5.0 6.0
4. Thyroid Function Test
Meaning: Looking at the risk involved it becomes necessary for every woman to get thyroid function test.
Range: Here are the test references & range…
| Test | Reference & Range |
| TSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone) | 0.5-4.70 µIU/mL |
| Total T4 (Thyroxine) | 4.5-12.5 µg/dL |
| Free T4 (Free Thyroxine) | 0.8-1.8 ng/dL |
| Total T3 (Triiodothyronine) | 80 -200 ng/dL |
| Free T3 (Free Triiodothyronine) | 2.3- 4.2 pg/mL |
| RT3 (Reverse T3/Reverse Triiodothyronine) | 10-24 ng/dL |
| Thyroid Peroxidase Antibodies (TPOAb) | 0-35 IU/mL |
| TSI (Thyroid-stimulating Immunoglobulins) | 0-1.3 Tg |
| No thyroid gland (Thyroglobulin) | 0 -0.1ng/ml |
| Still have a gland | 0-33 ng/mL |
| TgAb (Thyroglobulin Antibodies) | 0-4.0 IU/Ml |
NOTE: For referential purpose, please consult your physician.
5. Vitamin D Test:
Meaning: This is helpful in building a strong immune system also by protecting the body from heart diseases, diabetes and cancer. The amount of 25 hydroxyvitamin D indicates the levels of vitamin D in the body. This test is done to check if Vitamin D level is too low or too high in your body.
Range: Deficiency: less than 30 nmol/L (12 ng/mL)
Normal levels: between 30 nmol/L (12 ng/mL) and 50 nmol/L (20 ng/mL)
Potential Deficiency: between 50 nmol/L (20 ng/mL) and 125 nmol/L (50 ng/mL)
High levels: higher than 125 nmol/L (50 ng/mL)
Get these tests done today if you have not yet. Proper nutrition and some exercise will add energy to your body and reduce the risk of diseases also.
So, it is necessary to have regular body and blood tests by every woman to check the proper functioning of their body because a body is like a car, only well oiled and maintained cars will run on the roads of life till last.
Contributed By: Vishwa Pratap Singh
