What You Should Be Ready For Before The Blood Test 

A blood test is one thing that you need to do regularly to make sure your body works properly. It is of high importance to get a complete picture of hormonal, and nutrition balance in your organism. In this article, we collected the most commonly asked questions about blood taking and what should you expect before the appointment.

Why do blood tests?

The answer is pretty simple: blood tests aid clinicians in the detection of certain diseases and ailments. They also aid in the evaluation of organ function and the effectiveness of treatments. Number One Lab has professional medical staff specialized in client-centered blood collection that makes any test easy and painless.

How does it happen?

A standard test entails inserting a needle into one of the blood veins or fingers. The needle will sting you as it enters your body. A tiny blood sample is obtained, and the needle is removed. The phlebotomist will provide you with a gauze pad or band-aid to apply pressure to the injection site, which will halt any bleeding. Such a procedure is done to prevent the placement of the injection from bruising. Most blood tests are completed in a matter of minutes, which is sometimes more than people spend to mentally prepare themselves for the test.

What are the main measurements in the blood test?

Some blood tests can help your doctor establish how well your body's organs are functioning: your thyroid, liver, or kidneys are examples of organs whose problems can be seen in a blood test

Blood tests can also be used by your doctor to look for illness and health status markers such as

• diabetes
• HIV
• anemia
• cancer
• coronary artery disease

Even if a person does not have a certain disease, a blood test can determine if they are at risk of acquiring it.