| Labratory Tests | ||
| Tests | Use | Normal Range |
| Complete Blood Count (CBC) | A complete blood count (CBC) is a blood test used to evaluate overall health and detect a wide range of disorders, including anemia, infection and leukemia. A complete blood count test measures several components and features of your blood, including white blood cells (neutrophils and lymphocytes) which when present in high levels may indicate an infection. | Neutrophils: 1,500 – 8,000 cells/μL |
| Basophils: 0-300 cells/μL | ||
| Lymphocytes: 1,000 – 4,800 cells/μL | ||
| Eosinophiles: <500 cells/μL | ||
| Monocytes: 80 – 800 cells/μL | ||
| Bone Density | A bone density test is the only test that can diagnose osteoporosis before a broken bone occurs. This test helps to estimate the density of bones and the chances of breaking a bone. | T-score of -1.0 or above |
| Urinalysis with Culture | A urinalysis is used to detect and manage a wide range of disorders, such as urinary tract infections, kidney disease and diabetes. A urinalysis involves checking the appearance, concentration and content of urine. A urine culture is a test that can detect bacteria in the urine. This test can find and identify the germs that cause a urinary tract infection (UTI). | Bacteria: Absent |
| White Cell Counts: <5 | ||
| pH: 4.5 – 8.0 | ||
| Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) | Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) uses a large magnet and radio waves to look at organs and structures inside the body. Health care professionals use MRI scans to diagnose a variety of conditions, from torn ligaments to tumors. MRIs are very useful for examining the brain and spinal cord. | No abnormalities observed. |
| Chest X-Rays | This test can help diagnose and monitor conditions such as pneumonia, heart failure, lung cancer, tuberculosis, sarcoidosis, and lung tissue scarring, called fibrosis. | Clear, no abnormalities |
| Serial Cultures | A blood culture is a test that checks for foreign invaders like bacteria, yeast, and other microorganisms in your blood. Having these pathogens in your bloodstream can be a sign of a blood infection, a condition known as bacteremia. A positive blood culture means that you have bacteria in your blood. These tests may be given as a series over three time points. | Negative |
| Spinal Tap, Culture, Fluid Analysis | A spinal tap, also called a lumbar puncture, is a procedure doctors use to remove and test some of this liquid, called cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). It helps them diagnose disorders of the brain and spinal cord, including multiple sclerosis. | Fluid Pressure: 5 – 20 cm H2O |
| Appearance: Normal (clear and colorless) | ||
| Protein: 0.18 – 0.45 g/L | ||
| Gram Stain: Normal (no organisms observed) | ||
| White Cell Counts: <3 | ||
| Fecal tests | A stool analysis is a series of tests done on a stool (feces) sample to help diagnose certain conditions affecting the digestive tract. These conditions can include infection (such as from parasites, viruses, or bacteria), poor nutrient absorption, or cancer. | Normal: No pathogens detected |