Published: 20 Aug 2024

Personalized Treatment with Blood Testing

Blood testing provides comprehensive insights that enable:

- Personalized Treatment: Tailored treatment plans based on individual health profiles.
- Enhanced Safety: Minimizing risks by identifying potential health concerns.
- Increased Cost-Efficiency: Reducing unnecessary treatments and focusing on effective interventions.

Key Blood Tests

1. Estradiol Levels

* Importance: Evaluates menopausal status and sexual maturity in women.
* High Levels: Potential indicators of endometrial or breast cancer in women; urinary tract infections or male breast enlargement in men.

2. Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA)

* Role: Detects prostate enlargement, inflammation, or cancer.
* High Levels: Not always indicative of prostate cancer, but provides valuable information for diagnosis and risk assessment.

3. Basic Metabolic Panel

* Components: Measures glucose, calcium, sodium, potassium, chloride, creatinine, and blood urea nitrogen (BUN).
* Importance: Assesses overall bodily functions and identifies potential imbalances.

Other Common Blood Tests

* Coagulation factors for blood clotting
* Autoimmune and immune-system tests

Test Preparation

Fasting for 12 hours prior to testing is generally recommended. Consult with your doctor regarding medication intake during fasting.