Guided Diagnostic Blood Test (Probe-Based Analysis)
This test uses specialized blood analysis to help guide medical decisions by identifying specific biomarkers or cellular characteristics that may indicate underlying conditions.
["This test helps doctors pinpoint potential health issues with targeted blood testing."]
Key facts at a glance
- LOINC
- 25044-9
- Short code
- CT Guided Bx
- Synonyms
- CT Guided Bx
- Category
- chemistry
- Sample
- serum
- Container
- Red-top tube (SST)
- Units
- N/A
- Fasting
- false
- Population
- adult
- Sex
- all
- Age range
- 18–65 years
- Method
- ct
- Specimen volume
- 5 mL
- Stability
- Room temperature: 4h, Refrigerated: 24h, Frozen: 7d
- Hemolysis max
- 500
- Lipemia max
- 1000
- Icterus max
- 500
- TAT
- 4–24 hours
- Order
- routine
What Is This Test Measuring?
This test involves a guided diagnostic approach, likely assessing a combination of cellular or molecular markers in your blood. It may include qualitative or semi-quantitative analysis of substances or cell types to support diagnostic decisions, such as identifying immune responses, genetic markers, or other biological indicators relevant to disease states.
Why Might You Need This Test?
Your healthcare provider may recommend this test if they suspect conditions like infections, autoimmune diseases, genetic disorders, or other complex health issues where a broad or targeted blood evaluation is needed. It helps narrow down potential causes by focusing on specific analytes or cellular features.
How Is the Sample Collected?
A small blood sample will be drawn from a vein, typically in your arm, using a needle. The sample is then processed and analyzed according to the test’s specific requirements, often involving specialized techniques like immunoassays or other molecular methods.
What Does the Test Result Mean?
Results will be interpreted by your healthcare provider based on the specific markers analyzed. Positive or abnormal findings may suggest conditions like infections, immune dysfunction, genetic predispositions, or other health concerns that require further evaluation or treatment.
Clinical interpretation
How abnormal results are interpreted and what conditions they suggest.
Clinical Significance
Frequently asked questions
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