The aspartate aminotransferase (ASAT) test measures liver function and damage.
Eosinophils are white blood cells (B-Eos, L-Eos%)
Eosinophils play a particularly important role in reactions related to allergies, allergic dermatitis, and asthma.
Eosinophils
- Eosinophils are a type of white blood cells.
- Almost every part of the body utilizes them in some way.
- B-Eos test measures the amount of eosinophils in the blood.
What are eosinophils (B-Eos)?
Eosinophils are important to us. In the immune system, eosinophils have two functions: they destroy invading bacteria, viruses, and parasites, and take part in the inflammatory response.
White blood cells play a crucial role in our health. White blood cells fight viruses, bacteria, parasites, and other intruders that threaten the health of the body. Eosinophils make up an average of 2–4% of white blood cells.
Eosinophils play a particularly important role in reactions related to allergies, allergic dermatitis, and asthma.
Reference values for eosinophils
Reference levels may vary depending on the laboratory and the test analysis method. Puhti samples are taken and analysed at the laboratories of Mehiläinen.
B-Eos
B-Eos test measures the amount of eosinophils in the blood.
B-Eos and L-Eos% values are calculated in connection with the leukocyte differential (B-Diffi) test in a complete blood count. B-Diffi should be done when the number of leukocytes in the blood is elevated.
Reference value for eosinophils (B-Eos) in both men and women is 0.04–0.4 E9/l.
Level of eosinophils in the blood is usually at its lowest in the morning and highest in the evening.
L-Eos%
L-Eos% test shows the percentage of eosinophils in all white blood cells.
Reference value for eosinophils (L-Eos %) in both men and women is 1–6%.
Low eosinophil level
Mildly decreased eosinophil count is usually no cause for concern when other white blood cell counts are normal. If all white blood cells are lower than normal, a doctor should be consulted.
Possible causes of low levels of eosinophils in the blood include:
- alcohol poisoning
- Cushing’s syndrome
- use of steroids
- burns
- acute infections
High eosinophil level (eosinophilia)
Eosinophilia is a condition in which the number of eosinophils is higher than normal. Possible causes of eosinophilia include:
- parasitic infection
- autoimmune disease
- severe allergic reaction
- seasonal allergy
- eczema
- asthma
- leukaemia and some other cancers
- ulcerative colitis
- scarlet fever
- lupus
- Crohn’s disease
- severe drug reaction
- transplant rejection
T4-V, or thyroxine, is a thyroid hormone and its level indicates the activity of the thyroid gland.
Glucose is an indicator of the blood sugar level. Blood sugar affects general well-being and energy levels, muscle and brain function and the feeling of hunger.
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Ferritin is a form of iron absorption and storage. It is a good measure of the body’s iron stores, and low ferritin content is a sign of iron deficiency.
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Extensive Puhti laboratory package (women) is a great choice when you want to gain more thorough information about the well-being of your body. The laboratory package will help you check how your body is doing and make better choices for your health. Several tests are included, such as cholesterol, blood glucose, vitamins D and B12, ferritin, and sodium.
Alanine aminotransferase (ALAT) is an indicator of the well-being of the liver and reacts, for example, to long-term alcohol use and fatty liver disease caused by excess weight.
Blood lipid levels are checked when measuring cholesterol. Includes the following tests: total cholesterol, triglycerides, LDL cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, non-HDL and Kol/HDL ratio.
Puhti laboratory package includes many different tests that give you a wide range of information on how your body is doing. It includes blood count, cholesterol, blood glucose, vitamin D, ferritin, inflammatory status and tests of the functioning of the thyroid gland, liver and kidneys.
Sex hormone binding globulin is produced in the liver. Its production is regulated by sex and thyroid hormones, insulin and diet. Please note! Any hormonal medication you are using can affect the results when assessing your natural hormonal function.
A more accurate B12-TC2 test (active B12). Vitamin B12 is needed especially for the functioning of the nervous system.
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