Sunday, June 05, 2016

Blood Test Codes

Blood Test Codes



Blood tests are performed to determine the biochemical and physiological state of the blood, which can determine if a patient is ill, if there is an imbalance in a mineral, if drugs are working or present, or if organs are functioning properly. There are many test abbreviations, so referring to a list of blood test codes can be very helpful.


Common Blood Test Codes






















Blood Test Code


Definition


CBC: Complete Blood Count


This is one of the most common tests administered, which measures the cell count in the blood and the ratios and weights of blood components by comparing white and red blood cell counts, hemoglobin, hematocrit, and corpuscular volume.. It helps doctors determine if a patient is affected by infection, anemia, blood Cancers, immunity issues, or platelet problems.


BMP: Basic Metabolic Panel


This series of tests is used to measure chemicals present in the blood. The test is administered on the plasma and measures electrolyte levels, glucose, calcium, and other chemicals. It is used to determine a patient’s overall health and if there are any underlying imbalances causes various health problems.


CK: Creatine Kinase Tests


This measures an enzyme in your body that is produced when the heart is injured. This test is used when a patient has a Heart Attack. It indicates the severity of the heart attack.


LDL and HDL


This tests measures the amount of bad (LDL) and good (HDL) cholesterol in the blood. If results are out of the norm, your doctor will likely suggest dietary changes and potentially cholesterol medication.


CRP: C-Reactive Protein Test


This test measures how much protein in the blood which indicates if a patient has inflammation and is at risk for a heart attack. Result can be used to encourage a patient to make lifestyle changes to reduce his or her risk.


TSH: Thyroid Stimulating Hormone Test


This test is used to diagnose thyroid disorders, such as when the thyroid is underactive or there is a problem with fertility.


AST: Asparate Aminotransferase


This measures an enzyme found in the blood that rises when an injury occurs in the body’s tissue or an organ. It helps a doctor determine if there are internal injuries.



Other Blood Test Codes
The following are codes for less common blood tests:















































































































Codes


Common Names


Test For


25 Hydroxy Vitamin D


Vitamin D


Levels of Vitamin D


ALT


Alanine Transaminase


Liver Function


ANA


Antinuclear antibody


Autoimmune disease


BAC


Blood Alcohol Concentration


Blood alcohol


BNP


Beta natriuretic peptide


Congestive heart failure


BUN


Blood Urea Nitrogen


Kidney Function


Ca


Calcium


Levels of Blood Calcium


CBL


Cobalamin (Vitamin B12)


Levels of Vitamin B12


CMP


Comprehensive Metabolic Panel


Refer to a group of tests


CPK


Creatine phosphokinase


Muscle Damage


Cr


Creatinine


Kidney Function


ESR


Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate


'sed rate'. Test for inflammation


Hct


Hematocrit


Part of the CBC Blood Test


Hgb


Hemoglobin


Part of the CBC Blood Test


INR


International Normalized Ratio


A test of blood clotting


K


Potassium


Measures potassium level in blood


MCV


Mean Corpuscle Volume


One of the CBC


Mg


Magnesium


Measures magnesium level in blood


Na


Sodium


Measures sodium level of the blood


Platelets


Platelets


One of the CBC


PSA


Prostate Specific Antigen


Prostate Cancer


PT


Prothrombin Time


Blood clotting


PTT


Partial Thromboplastin Time


Blood clotting


RBC


Red Blood Cell Count


One of the CBC


TPO


Thyroid Peroxidase Antibodies


Measurement of antibodies to the thyroid


Trig


Triglygerides


Cholesterol


WBC


White Blood Cell Count


One of the CBC



Blood Test Reference Range
This chart indicates normal levels for blood test results. It applies to adults, so adjustments will be needed if testing a child. If your test results indicate something abnormal, your doctor will discuss potential causes and whether or not changes or medications are needed to restore levels to normal.


1. Complete Blood Count



























Test Items


Normal Results


Red blood cell


5 to 6 million cells/mcL (male)


4 to 5 million cells/mcL (female)


White blood cell


4,500 to 10,000 cells/mcL


Platelets


140,000 to 450,000 cells/mcL


Hemoglobin


14 to 17 gm/dL (male)


12 to 15 gm/dL (female)


Hematocrit


41% to 50% (male)


36% to 44% (female)


Mean corpuscular volume


80 to 95 femtoliter



2. Blood Glucose












Plasma Glucose (mg/dL)


Results


<99


Normal


100 - 125


PreDiabetes


>126


Diabetes



3. Lipoprotein Panel












Total Cholesterol (mg/dL)


Diagnosis


<200


Optimal


200–239


Borderline High


>240


High



















LDL Cholesterol (mg/dL)


Diagnosis


<100


Desirable


100–129


Near Desirable


130–159


Borderline High


160–189


High


>190


Very High













HDL Cholesterol (mg/dL)


Diagnosis


<40


Risk of Heart disease


40–59


Better to be higher


>60


Protect against heart disease


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