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The aspartate aminotransferase (ASAT) test measures liver function and damage.
Thrombocytes, blood cell platelet count (B-Tromb)
Thrombocytes, or platelets, are vital to the functioning of the blood clotting system.
Thrombocytes
- Thrombocytes are one type of blood cells in addition to white and red blood cells.
- Thrombocytes are important for blood clotting.
- Quantity of platelets can be affected by viruses and bacteria, alcohol consumption, and liver diseases.
What are thrombocytes?
Thrombocytes, or platelets, are central to the functioning of the blood clotting system. Plateletes are produced in the bone marrow. Platelets are stored in the spleen and live for about 10 days, after which they are replaced by new platelets.
Platelets, together with other blood clotting factors, react to bleeding and initiate the blood clotting process. Platelets can also repair small damage to the blood vessels.
Reference value for thrombocytes
Platelet reference value for adults and children over two months old is 150–360 xE9/l.
Low platelet count (thrombocytopenia)
A person with thrombocytopenia, or a low platelet count, is susceptible to bleeding. This condition may cause unusually heavy or frequent nosebleeds, bleeding from the gums, spontaneous bruising or increased menstrual bleeding. However, only a significant drop in the platelet count (below 50 x E9/l) results in such symptoms.
If a person uses medicinal products that affect platelet function (such as aspirin), abnormal bleeding may occur even with less severe thrombocytopenia.
Platelets may decrease for a number of reasons
Most common causes are:
- infections (inflammation caused by viruses or bacteria)
- excessive and prolonged use of alcohol
- liver diseases
- bone marrow diseases
- some medicines
Mild, asymptomatic, and temporary thrombocytopenia does not require further tests or treatment. However, it is important to investigate the cause of a markedly decreased or prolonged low platelet count.
High platelet count (thrombocytosis)
Thrombocytosis is a condition in which there are too many platelets in the blood. Platelet count can increase due to various factors that do not constitute an actual disease. Platelet count may increase, for example, in case of sudden bleeding and inflammation.
High platelet count usually does not cause any symptoms.
Platelet count may be elevated for reasons such as:
- inflammation
- bleeding
- iron deficiency
- certain cancers
- myeloproliferative conditions (a disorder of the bone marrow leading to excessive production of blood cells) such as essential thrombocytosis, myelofibrosis and chronic myeloid leukemia
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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.
40,00 € – 300,00 €
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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.
Extensive Puhti laboratory package (men) is a great choice when you want to gain more thorough information about the well-being of your body. The Puhti 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, important vitamins, ferritin and testosterone.
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.
35,00 €
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.
99,00 €
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.
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A more accurate B12-TC2 test (active B12). Vitamin B12 is needed especially for the functioning of the nervous system.
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