title: Blood tests and age-related changes in older people.
abstract: Many age-related changes in health can be detected in blood tests. In particular, renal function deteriorates with age, and this is factored in when estimating the glomerular filtration rate. However, some symptoms may be wrongly attributed to old age, while some medication can mask, exacerbate or cause problems in older people. This article looks at specific areas of pathology to help practitioners use blood tests to understand, recognise and treat diseases in older patients.
authors.forename: Andrew
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Blann
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000375:Aging / Q000097:blood*; D019963:Clinical Chemistry Tests; D004194:Disease; D006403:Hematologic Tests; D006801:Humans