What does TKS mean in UNCLASSIFIED

Tam Kan Sayimi (TKS) is a Turkish term that refers to a blood test that measures the complete blood count (CBC). A CBC is a routine blood test that provides information about the cellular components of the blood, including red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets.

TKS is performed to evaluate a person's overall health and to detect a wide range of conditions, including:

• Infections
• Anemia (low red blood cell count)
• Leukemia (a cancer of the white blood cells)
• Thrombocytopenia (low platelet count)
• Other blood disorders.

TKS is performed by drawing a small sample of blood from a vein in the arm. The blood sample is then analyzed using an automated analyzer that measures the different cellular components of the blood.

The normal ranges for TKS results vary depending on age, sex, and laboratory methodology. However, general ranges include:

• Red blood cell count: 4.5-5.9 million cells/mcL for men and 4.1-5.1 million cells/mcL for women
• White blood cell count: 4,000-11,000 cells/mcL
• Platelet count: 150,000-450,000 platelets/mcL
• Hemoglobin: 13.5-17.5 g/dL for men and 12.0-15.5 g/dL for women
• Hematocrit: 40-54% for men and 36-48% for women
• Mean corpuscular volume (MCV): 80-100 fL
• Mean corpuscular hemoglobin (MCH): 27-32 pg
• Mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration (MCHC): 32-36 g/dL.

Abnormal TKS results may indicate a variety of conditions, including:

• Anemia (low red blood cell count, hemoglobin, or hematocrit)
• Polycythemia (high red blood cell count, hemoglobin, or hematocrit)
• Leukocytosis (high white blood cell count)
• Leukopenia (low white blood cell count)
• Thrombocytosis (high platelet count)
• Thrombocytopenia (low platelet count)
• Other blood disorders. Further testing may be necessary to determine the underlying cause of abnormal TKS results.