Hematology
14 markers in this category
Blood Type + Rh
A blood type test determines your ABO blood group and Rh factor. Knowing your blood type is essential for safe blood transfusions, organ transplants, and pregnancy planning.
Complete Blood Count (CBC)
The complete blood count is the foundation of any comprehensive health assessment. By evaluating all major blood components at once, a CBC gives you reassuring insight into your immune function, oxygen-carrying capacity, and overall blood health — all in one test.
Coombs Test (Indirect)
The indirect Coombs test screens for unexpected antibodies in your blood that may react against red blood cells. It is an important test for transfusion safety and prenatal care.
Erythrocytes (RBC)
An erythrocyte (red blood cell) count measures the number of red blood cells in your blood. Red blood cells are responsible for carrying oxygen from your lungs to the rest of your body and transporting carbon dioxide back for exhalation.
Haptoglobin
A haptoglobin test measures the level of haptoglobin protein in your blood. Haptoglobin binds to free hemoglobin released from damaged red blood cells, and its levels can help assess whether red blood cells are being destroyed faster than normal.
Hematocrit
A hematocrit test measures the percentage of your blood that is composed of red blood cells. It is a key indicator of your blood's ability to carry oxygen and is commonly included in routine blood panels.
Hemoglobin
Hemoglobin is one of the most fundamental markers of blood health and oxygen-carrying capacity. As part of a comprehensive health assessment, tracking hemoglobin provides reassuring insight into your overall vitality and helps identify potential issues early.
Hemoglobin Electrophoresis
Hemoglobin electrophoresis is a laboratory technique that separates and identifies different types of hemoglobin in your blood. It is primarily used to detect hemoglobin variants and diagnose inherited blood disorders such as sickle cell disease and thalassemia.
Irregular Antibody Screening
An irregular antibody screening test detects unexpected antibodies in your blood that may react against foreign red blood cells. These antibodies can develop after transfusions, pregnancies, or immune stimulation and are important to identify for transfusion and pregnancy safety.
Leukocyte Differential
A leukocyte differential test measures the relative proportions of different types of white blood cells in your blood. It provides a detailed breakdown of your immune cell populations, offering valuable insight into your immune system's function.
Leukocytes (WBC)
White blood cells are the cornerstone of your immune defence system. As part of a comprehensive health check, monitoring your leukocyte count provides reassuring insight into how well your body is equipped to fight infections and maintain overall health.
MCV (Mean Corpuscular Volume)
MCV stands for mean corpuscular volume — the average volume of your red blood cells. It is a standard component of the complete blood count and provides information about the size of your erythrocytes. Red blood cells that are too large or too small can indicate a deficiency in certain nutrients, a blood disorder, or an underlying disease. MCV is rarely assessed in isolation — it is most valuable in combination with other blood values such as haemoglobin, MCH, and ferritin.
Platelets (Thrombocytes)
Platelets, also called thrombocytes, play a central role in blood clotting. They form a plug at the site of a damaged blood vessel, preventing excessive blood loss. A low platelet count (thrombocytopenia) increases the risk of bleeding, while a high count (thrombocytosis) can increase the risk of blood clots.
Reticulocytes
A reticulocyte count measures the number of young, immature red blood cells in your blood. It reflects how actively your bone marrow is producing new red blood cells and is a valuable indicator of bone marrow function.