Hematology
14 markers in this category
Blood Type + Rh
A blood type test determines your ABO blood group and Rh factor. Knowing your blood type is essential for safe blood transfusions, organ transplants, and pregnancy planning.
Complete Blood Count (CBC)
The complete blood count is the ultimate performance baseline for athletes. By tracking red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets together, a CBC provides a holistic view of your oxygen delivery, immune resilience, and recovery capacity — all critical for training optimisation.
Coombs Test (Indirect)
The indirect Coombs test screens for unexpected antibodies in your blood that may react against red blood cells. It is an important test for transfusion safety and prenatal care.
Erythrocytes (RBC)
Red blood cells are the oxygen highway for your muscles and tissues. For athletes and active individuals, monitoring erythrocyte levels provides insight into your aerobic capacity and recovery potential, helping you train smarter and perform at your peak.
Haptoglobin
A haptoglobin test measures the level of haptoglobin protein in your blood. Haptoglobin binds to free hemoglobin released from damaged red blood cells, and its levels can help assess whether red blood cells are being destroyed faster than normal.
Hematocrit
Hematocrit is a critical performance metric that reflects your blood's oxygen-carrying efficiency. For athletes, tracking hematocrit levels helps optimise training load, monitor hydration status, and ensure your cardiovascular system supports peak athletic output.
Hemoglobin
Hemoglobin is your primary oxygen-delivery molecule and a cornerstone metric for endurance performance. Monitoring hemoglobin levels helps athletes assess training adaptations, identify early signs of overtraining, and optimise recovery strategies.
Hemoglobin Electrophoresis
Hemoglobin electrophoresis is a laboratory technique that separates and identifies different types of hemoglobin in your blood. It is primarily used to detect hemoglobin variants and diagnose inherited blood disorders such as sickle cell disease and thalassemia.
Irregular Antibody Screening
An irregular antibody screening test detects unexpected antibodies in your blood that may react against foreign red blood cells. These antibodies can develop after transfusions, pregnancies, or immune stimulation and are important to identify for transfusion and pregnancy safety.
Leukocyte Differential
A leukocyte differential test measures the relative proportions of different types of white blood cells in your blood. It provides a detailed breakdown of your immune cell populations, offering valuable insight into your immune system's function.
Leukocytes (WBC)
Leukocytes, also called white blood cells (WBC), form the core of your immune system. They protect your body against infections, viruses, bacteria, and other invaders. The white blood cell count in your blood reflects how active your immune system is at a given moment. An elevated count can indicate an infection or inflammation, while a decreased count may suggest a weakened immune response. It is a standard component of the blood count and is requested for many complaints and routine checks.
MCV (Mean Corpuscular Volume)
MCV stands for mean corpuscular volume — the average volume of your red blood cells. It is a standard component of the complete blood count and provides information about the size of your erythrocytes. Red blood cells that are too large or too small can indicate a deficiency in certain nutrients, a blood disorder, or an underlying disease. MCV is rarely assessed in isolation — it is most valuable in combination with other blood values such as haemoglobin, MCH, and ferritin.
Platelets (Thrombocytes)
Platelets, also called thrombocytes, play a central role in blood clotting. They form a plug at the site of a damaged blood vessel, preventing excessive blood loss. A low platelet count (thrombocytopenia) increases the risk of bleeding, while a high count (thrombocytosis) can increase the risk of blood clots.
Reticulocytes
Reticulocytes reveal how rapidly your body is producing fresh red blood cells — a key recovery metric for athletes. Tracking reticulocyte counts helps you understand how your bone marrow responds to training stress, altitude exposure, and periodised recovery programmes.