Blood test: how and when. Explanations explains expert

Specialist Expert of the Ministry of Health Kenul Kerimova in an interview told which rules should be observed before blood donation, which diseases are not determined by the general blood test, which may affect the results of the blood test.

“For the most accurate results of the analyzes, several factors are important. This is very important for both diagnosis and organization of examination and treatment. The process of preparing for blood tests directly depends on the purpose of the study, and this goal should usually be determined by the treating That is, the most correct way is to contact a laboratory examination with the direction of the doctor. The final result largely depends on the quality of preparation of the patient to take blood tests. It is usually recommended to donate blood for a general and biochemical analysis in the morning on an empty stomach, after 8-12 night fasting period of fasting In addition, it is undesirable to chew gum or smoke. Only water is allowed to drink before blood fence. Also on the day of blood donation is not recommended heavy physical and sports loads, ”says Kerimova.

to the question, how many days before the blood test should be taken medications, the doctor should have replied that “it is possible to completely stop taking drugs only with the permission of the attending physician. Blood for analysis is passed before taking medications or no earlier than 10 after 10 -14 days after their cancellation. In order to control the effectiveness of any drug treatment, it is considered advisable to repeat the blood test during the period of taking the drug and 7-14 days after the last administration. If any medicine is taken on a regular basis and this medicine does not affect indicators , subject to verification in the blood test, then its intake can be continued. “