Blood lab work is a key tool in keeping an eye on your health. By testing a small sample of blood, we can learn a lot about your body's condition, find diseases early, and see how well treatments are working. Here's why it's important:

• Finding Diseases Early: Blood lab work can help diagnose diseases such as diabetes, HIV/AIDS, anemia, cancer, coronary heart disease and more. Early detection through these tests can significantly impact the management and outcome of many conditions.

• Checking Your Health: Regular blood tests allow for the ongoing monitoring of health conditions and the effectiveness of treatments. For individuals with chronic conditions, such as diabetes or high cholesterol, blood tests are crucial for managing their health.

• Preventing Problems: Blood tests are used in screenings to identify risk factors for diseases, enabling individuals to take preventative measures.

In the following pages, we provide an overview of the various blood tests along with a description of the specific health indicators they measure.

HEMATOLOGY: the study of blood, blood-forming organs, and blood diseases.