What diseases can be detected through a comprehensive biochemical blood test?

Nov 29, 2024 Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Liu Feng
Introduction
A comprehensive biochemical blood test is a thorough examination that may detect diseases such as hepatitis, glomerulonephritis, diabetes, hyperlipidemia, and acute myocardial infarction. The liver function tests within the comprehensive biochemical panel, such as indicators like alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and aspartate aminotransferase (AST), can reflect the health status of the liver. When these indicators are elevated, it may suggest the presence of liver diseases such as hepatitis.

  In general, a comprehensive biochemical blood test can detect diseases such as hepatitis, glomerulonephritis, diabetes, hyperlipidemia, and acute myocardial infarction.

  

  1. Hepatitis

  Liver function tests within the comprehensive biochemical examination, such as alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and aspartate aminotransferase (AST), can reflect liver health. Elevations in these indicators may suggest the presence of liver diseases such as hepatitis.

  2. Glomerulonephritis

  Renal function tests, including indicators like blood urea nitrogen (BUN) and creatinine, can assess kidney excretory function. Abnormalities in these indicators may suggest the presence of kidney diseases such as glomerulonephritis.

  3. Diabetes

  Blood glucose testing is an important component of the comprehensive biochemical examination. Measuring indicators such as fasting blood glucose or postprandial blood glucose can determine whether diabetes is present. Persistently elevated blood glucose levels may indicate diabetes.

  4. Hyperlipidemia

  Lipid profile tests, including indicators such as total cholesterol, triglycerides, high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C), and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), can assess lipid metabolism. Abnormalities in these indicators may suggest hyperlipidemia, increasing the risk of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases.

  5. Acute Myocardial Infarction

  Cardiac enzyme tests are part of the comprehensive biochemical examination, including indicators such as creatine kinase (CK), creatine kinase isoenzyme (CK-MB), and lactate dehydrogenase (LDH). Abnormally elevated levels of these cardiac enzymes may indicate the presence of heart diseases such as acute myocardial infarction.

  Although a comprehensive biochemical examination can detect multiple diseases, it cannot confirm a specific diagnosis. If abnormal results are found, further analysis and diagnosis should combine other tests and clinical manifestations. Additionally, prior to undergoing the comprehensive biochemical test, it is important to follow medical advice, remain fasting, and avoid factors that may affect test results such as alcohol consumption and strenuous exercise.