Biochemical blood analysis - why go for blood tests and what to get tested for?

In this installment of our educational series , we focus on blood tests. We'll tell you where to go for tests, what to have measured and what to watch for. Our regular guest who will try to explain everything to you is Supertrainer.

You'll find what information you need in the video:

• Where to go for blood tests? Do you pay anything? 0:40 - 2:28
• Basic biochemistry - what substances to have measured and why? Urea, potassium, sodium. calcium, magnesium, vitamin D, vitamin B12, iron, glucose, liver (bilirubin, ALT, AST, GGT), kidney (creatinine, GFR, Cystatin C), cholesterol, C reactive protein (CRP). What to skip before these tests? What should vegans have measured? Why is it good to have your blood pressure taken? 2:28 - 11:35
• Blood count - red and white blood cells. 11:35 - 13:38
• Elevated urea and uric acid, gout disease. 13:38 - 16:57
• What to do after tests? Summary. Supertrainer's advice. 16:57 - 20:17

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