Below, well go over specific blood tests and the effects of smoking you should be aware of: Complete blood count (CBC): elevated white blood cell count, elevated red blood cell count, elevated platelet count Lipid panel (cholesterol test): elevated total cholesterol, elevated LDL, lower HDL, elevated triglycerides Blood glucose and HbA1c: elevated blood glucose, elevated HbA1c Inflammatory markers: elevated CRP, elevated ESR Liver function tests: elevated ALT, AST, and GGT, affected bilirubin Coagulation panel: generally not affected significantly (PT, PTT, INR), but may have increased clotting tendencies Thyroid function tests: lowered TSH, slightly elevated T3/T4 Kidney function tests: slightly higher creatinine, higher BUN Hormonal tests: elevated cortisol, altered sex hormone levels (estrogen and testosterone) Nicotine-specific tests: cotinine (up to 3-4 days) How Long Should You Avoid Smoking Before a Blood Test
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Avoid overeating by eating smaller meals more frequently
For instance, 26 cigarettes are sold as a pack in Australia
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