Question 1

I want to take opinion on the lab report of my friend. He is diagnosed with multiple myeloma. What is the stage of cancer?

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Question 2

How does a CBC test for a leukemia patient usually look like?

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A leukemia patient;s blood reports have higher than normal white blood cells and low platelet counts.

Question 3

Would a CBC blood test show if I had leukemia?

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No, it will only help diagnose leukemia.

Question 4

How can a CBC detect cancer?

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CBC test is done by pricking or collecting venous blood. The test shows the nutritional status and the number of white blood cells, red blood cells and platelet count which can help detect cancers such as leukemia and lymphoma.

Question 5

Can a CBC blood test show if you have cocaine in your blood?

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No, one needs to order drug screen test to assess drugs such as cocaccaine in the blood.

Question 6

What is a CBC with a differential/platelet test for?

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CBC with a differential platelet test is for monitoring anemia and other conditions such as infections in the body.

Question 7

Can you have leukemia with a normal CBC?

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Usually, leukemia will be detected in CBC as a prelimnary test. However, there might be a miss.

Question 8

What does 'poly' mean on a CBC blood differential test?

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Neutrophils are sometimes reffered to as polymorphous in the CBC diffrential test.

Question 9

What does hematology test for?

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Hematology tests for infections, anemia, leukemia, hemophillia and other blood disorders

Question 10

What does leukemia look like on blood tests?

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A leukemia patient's blood reports have higher than normal white blood cells and low platelet counts.

Question 11

Is it possible to have normal blood test results with lymphoma?

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No, lymphoma patient's have abnormal CBC report

Question 12

Which are the values in a hemogram to detect leukemia?

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Lymphocytes will be 20 -40% if you have leukemia

Question 13

Does a routine blood test check for cancer?

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CBC checks for leukemia and lymphoma

Question 14

What are normal CBC counts?

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Male: 4.7 to 6.1 million cells/mcL. Female: 4.2 to 5.4 million cells/mcL.

Question 15

Is high TLC in blood dangerous?

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It indicates possible infections and other medical conditions in the body

Question 16

What can a CBC (complete blood count) determine?

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CBC can determine infections, cancers and iron content in the body.

Question 17

How do you get tested for leukemia?

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By looking at a sample of your blood, your doctor can determine if you have abnormal levels of red or white blood cells or platelets which will inndicate whether you have leukemia.

Question 18

Is there a blood test for blood cancer?

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Yes, CBC is the prelimnary test for blood cancer

Question 19

Why is the bone marrow test done for anemia?

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Bone marrow test is further done to probe aplastic anemia and other related conditions.

Question 20

What does it mean to have a high TLC level in a blood test?

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It indicates possible infections and other medical conditions in the body

Question 21

What is danger value of TLC?

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A level over 11,000/microliters

Question 22

What is an hemogram and what is it used for?

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This test is necessary in diagnosing anemia, hematological cancers, infections, acute hemorrhagic states, allergies, and immunodeficiencies. Also it is used for monitoring side effects of certain drugs

Question 23

If a person has cancer, can he/she have a normal blood test?

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Apart from leukemia, to detect other cancers one has to order other cancer marker tests

Question 24

What is hematology?

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It is the study of blood & blood diseases.

Question 25

What are the different types of blood cancer?

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There are different types of blood cancer, including leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma, myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) and myeloproliferative neoplasms

Question 26

Should I be worried if a doctor asks for a bone marrow biopsy?

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No, one should not be worried. The doctor is checking if you are making adequate red blood cells in the body.

Question 27

Which types of cancer can be detected by a CBC blood test?

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Two types cancers be detected, they are leukemia & lymphomas.

Question 28

How can you test for leukemia at home?

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There is no home test available for leukemia testing at home.

Question 29

Are metamyelocytes typically present on blood tests?

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Metamyelocytes are not normally present in the peripheral blood, but can be seen in infectious of inflammatory states.

Question 30

Can a doctor see if you have leukemia from a mono blood test?

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No, doctor has to order CBC to check for leukemia first and then a confirmatory test

Question 31

What is TLC in blood test?

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Total Leukocyte Count

Question 32

Is a 14,000 TLC high?

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Yes, 14,000 TLC is high

Question 33

What does morph mean in a blood test?

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Morph means shape or size

Question 34

What will your CBC look like with lymphoma?

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If one has lymphoma, then CBC results will show abnormally high wjhite blood cells

Question 35

Is TLC 16000 very high?

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Yes, it is high

Question 36

Can a full blood test detect pregnancy and pick up HCG?

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Yes, however this is not the right method to detect pregnancy.

Question 37

What does it mean if your full blood count is normal?

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It means you are healthy.

Question 38

Is multiple myeloma detected in a normal blood count?

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No.

Question 39

What does a high MPV mean in a blood test?

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It means you are healthy.

Question 40

What is the difference between blood cancer and leukemia?

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They are the same.

Question 41

What does a platelet count of 198,000 indicate?

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The normal number of platelets in the blood is 150,000 to 400,000 platelets per microliter (mcL) or 150 to 400 x 109/L.

Question 42

What is the meaning of atypical cells in a blood test?

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Atypical cells may indicate starting of a medical condition. One must follow up.

Question 43

What is RDW in a blood test?

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Red cell distribution width (RDW) test measures the differences in the volume and size of your red blood cells

Question 44

Can you have a perfect CBC and have ovarian cancer?

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No

Question 45

Would a CBC blood test show HIV?

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No

Question 46

If the TLC is very high, what will be the effect?

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One may experience fever, pain and difficulty in breathing

Question 47

What are the early signs of blood cancer?

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Fatigue and loss of appetite

Question 48

Platelet count blood test: What are normal values

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A normal platelet count in adults ranges from 150,000 to 450,000 platelets per microliter of blood

Question 49

What is complete blood count with differential and platelets

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A CBC tells you how many new blood cells your body is getting created that are number of red blood cells (RBC or erythrocytes), white blood cells (WBC or leukocytes) and platelets.

Question 50

What is platelet count?

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A platelet count is a test that measures the number of platelets in your blood. Platelets are cells that help your blood clot.

Question 51

Is a platelet count of 2.5 lakhs safe?

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Yes

Question 52

Does your complete blood count test(cbc) show cd4 cells?

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No they do not show in CBC they show up in HIV analysis.

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