Nutritional Status Assessment
Health Checkups
≈ ¥20-50
(≈ $3-7)
15 min
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Description
Estimated cost for Nutritional Status Assessment at general public hospitals in China is about ¥15-40, and at Grade 3A hospitals about ¥20-50, varying by hospital tier and region.
Main Uses
Nutritional status assessment is primarily used to evaluate a patient's overall health, identify malnutrition or overnutrition, guide dietary interventions, and monitor the effectiveness of nutritional support in various clinical settings including pre-surgical evaluations, chronic disease management, and during recovery from illness or injury.
Normal Range
The normal range for nutritional status assessment varies based on the specific indicators used. Common indicators include Body Mass Index (BMI) (18.5-24.9 kg/m²), serum albumin (3.5-5.0 g/dL), and total lymphocyte count (1.0-4.8 x 10^9/L).
Low Values - Possible Causes
Malnutrition, inadequate dietary intake, gastrointestinal disorders, chronic diseases, and increased metabolic demands due to conditions like cancer or severe infections.