Bloodwork is an essential component of your overall health care management. At Clinica San Miguel, which has 12 locations throughout Texas, including three in Dallas, five in Houston, and one in Farmers Branch, Fresno, Arlington, San Antonio, and Pasadena, the family medicine specialists offer comprehensive blood testing services. To learn more, call Clinica San Miguel or schedule an appointment online today.
Blood tests give physicians vital information about your overall health by detecting signs of infection, disease, and chronic illness. At Clinica San Miguel, the family medicine team offers complete blood testing services to help prevent, diagnose, and manage a wide range of health conditions.
Routine blood tests reveal how your health changes over time. By staying up-to-date on your bloodwork, you can make educated decisions regarding your health.
Among multiple types of blood tests, the most common are:
The most common type of bloodwork available, a CBC tests the components within your white blood cells, red blood cells, and platelets. Levels outside the normal range can indicate an iron deficiency, nutritional deficiencies, infection, and even certain types of cancer.
A basic metabolic panel tests several components in your blood, including calcium, sodium, and potassium, to test many of your body’s basic functions. Results from a BMP can reveal the presence of kidney disease, diabetes, and other potentially serious conditions.
A lipid panel measures the high-density lipoprotein (HDL) and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) in your blood. While HDL helps remove excess LDL, too much LDL in your blood can cause plaque to accumulate. A buildup of plaque may raise your risk of serious health complications, including stroke.
Blood testing can detect the presence of certain STDs, including HIV, hepatitis B, and syphilis. The earlier you know whether you have an STD, the sooner you can seek treatment.
Visiting Clinica San Miguel for a prostate blood test can detect the early signs of prostate cancer. The screening tests the prostate-specific antigen (PSA) in your blood. Most of the PSA in the male body collects in semen, but low levels are common in the blood. High levels of PSA in the blood are a telltale sign of prostate cancer.
There are many reasons the team at Clinica San Miguel may recommend bloodwork, such as:
To learn more about bloodwork, call Clinica San Miguel or schedule an appointment online today.
