Question 1

What is a blood culture test?

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A blood culture is a laboratory test to check for bacteria or other germs in a blood sample

Question 2

What does a high polymorph count in the blood mean?

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A high polymorph count in the blood means that there are infections in the body.

Question 3

What does it mean if I have Basophil 0.0 blood results?

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A low basophil level is called basopenia. It can be caused by infections, severe allergies, or an overactive thyroid gland.

Question 4

Which medicine to reduce tlc?

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Imatinib is a tyrosine kinase inhibitor is usually prescribed to reduce TLC count

Question 5

What is low TLC in blood?

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Low blood TLC is reffered to as leukopenia it happens when TLC is lower than normal

Question 6

What does normocytic normochromic mean?

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It is a type of anemia in which the shape of red blood cells are normal

Question 7

Can we do a CBC test during a period?

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Yes

Question 8

What's the best time for general blood and urine tests?

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Early morning preferably otherwise one can take the test throughout the day

Question 9

Which blood test is used to detect an internal hemorrhage?

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Quantiferon and T spot

Question 10

What does a low MPV blood test result mean?

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Low results mean that your platelets are smaller than what is considered normal.

Question 11

How can I get over a fear of blood tests?

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Blood tests are normal and eventually fear is overshawdowed

Question 12

Why do we feel dizzy after blood test?

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Not more than 10 mililitres blood is taken so rarely one feels dizzy

Question 13

Is it possible for blood test results to be incorrect?

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Yes

Question 14

Why do they draw so much blood for a blood test?

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They only draw 10 mililitres max

Question 15

How to prevent fainting after getting a blood test done?

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Do not look at the syringe when blood is being drawn

Question 16

How long is the needle in you during a blood test?

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It can be in you for 30 seconds to one couple of minutes

Question 17

What is a vial of blood? How much blood is in a vial?

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The average blood vial holds a scant 8.5 milliliters

Question 18

Is a 34% PCV blood test normal for an adult female?

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No, In females, the normal range is 35.5 to 44.9%. In males, 38.3% to 48.6% is the normal PCV range.

Question 19

What causes a low RDW in a hematology test?

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An iron or vitamin deficiency may cause low RDW

Question 20

What is the ACE blood test?

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Angiotensisn converting enzyme

Question 21

What is complete blood count normal ranges chart PURPOSE

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A complete blood count can help find the cause of symptoms such as weakness, fatigue and fever

Question 22

How is the acitrom and the PT test blood related?

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This medicine helps maintain certain vicosity in the blood. Hence this medicine is often taken to make the blood thin

Question 23

What does a low lymphocyte blood test mean?

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It means lymphocytopenia this often occurs when the body is having flu like symptoms or major diseases like HIV

Question 24

Complete Blood Count Scoring Can Predict COVID-19 Severity

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Yes to an extent

Question 25

What the blood tests of a COVID-19 patient can tell us

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They can tell us the severity or impact of covid 19 in the body

Question 26

CBC test can aid in early recognition of COVID-19 in patients

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No

Question 27

How can a CBC test save the life of a Covid-19 patient

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By indicating high amount of infection in the body

Question 28

Can blood tests detect a bacterial infection?

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Yes

Question 29

Is a 3.7 WBC count too low?

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Yes

Question 30

What to Know About High Monocyte Count

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A high monocyte count is a potential sign of many different medical conditions

Question 31

Full form of CBC

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Complete blood count, it tells you that how healthy you are or if you have any infections in the body.

Question 32

My lymphocyte is 49%. Is it normal?

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A normal lymphocytes percentage is 18-45% of total white blood cells. You can ask your doctor about 49% lymphocyte

Question 33

What does a high lymphocyte count in children mean?

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A high lymphocyte in children can mean infections such as mononucleosis and pertussis.

Question 34

Lymphocytes is 50.7, is it dangerous?

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Check with your doctor you may be suffering from an underlying medical condition.

Question 35

What does an monocyte absolute number of 1.0 x 10e3?

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This may indicate infection or inflammation in the body.

Question 36

How dangerous is a high lymphocyte count in children?

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A high lymphocyte in children can mean infections such as mononucleosis and pertussis.

Question 37

What is the difference between lymphocytes and monocytes?

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One helps in innate immunity and the other helps in adaptive immunity

Question 38

Is 0.988 absolute monocyte count very high?

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No, it is not very high

Question 39

What does high lymphocyte could mean?

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High lymphocytes could indicate an infection or underlying medical health condition in the body

Question 40

What happens when lymphocytes decrease in our blood?

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When your lymphocytes decreases they tend to make your body susceptible to various infections

Question 41

What are the causes of high monocytes?

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A high monocyte count is a potential sign of many different medical conditions

Question 42

What causes the neutrophil/lymphocytes ratio to be high?

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The ratio is high particularly when they are fighting infections in the body

Question 43

What is a lymphocyte?

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They are found in the lymph tissues they help the body recuperate and fight infections

Question 44

What does it mean if your absolute monocytes are high?

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When your monocytes increases they tend to make your body fight with various infections

Question 45

Why are one's lymphocyte cells at 49%?

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If the lymphocytes are 49% then it indicates that your body is fighting with infection or a disease. For further clarification you can speak with your doctor.

Question 46

What happens if monocytes is 2%?

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It is normal to have a monocyte count of 2% it is within the range and you are not suffering from any monocyte related conditions.

Question 47

What percentage of monocytes is considered high?

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An absolute monocyte count above 10 percent is considered high.

Question 48

Is a lymphocyte count of 1.8 per k/cu mm normal or is that low?

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No it is not low, it falls under normal range

Question 49

What does high lymphocytes and normal WBC mean?

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High lymphocytes and normal WBC means that the body has identified foreign or microbial invasion and is trying to get rid so that one does not fall sick

Question 50

Should I be worried if my doctor wants to do more blood tests?

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No, hardly it will take a few investigations for better diagnosis

Question 51

What blood test shows inflammation?

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C-reactive protein is the test which shows inflammation it is generally secreted by the liver and if the level is high then your body is having inflammatory conditions

Question 52

How do I improve my white blood cell level?

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By taking good nutrition and diet rich in fats and carbohydrates

Question 53

What is the meaning of high WBC count without fever?

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A high white blood cell count does not have any symptom so you can have it without fever.

Question 54

What happens if the total WBC (TC) is elevated?

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It shows that your body is fighting infections

Question 55

Is TLC 13500 very high?

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No

Question 56

What is a full blood panel test used for?

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It is used to measure all the health parameters

Question 57

When you have a blood test, do you look at the needle go in?

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It is upto you if you are comfortable you can look, otherwise people prefer looking at the other side

Question 58

Do hospitals have to change needles after blood tests?

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Yes it is mandatory. Do check it yourself that a fresh needle is inserted when you take a blood test.

Question 59

How do you determine if low white blood cells count is serious?

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Normal range is usually between 4,000 and 11,000 per microliter of blood. A blood test that shows a WBC count of less than 4,000 per microliter could mean your body may not be able to fight infection the way it should.

Question 60

What is the most common type of white blood cell?

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Neutrophils are the most common type of white blood cells. They engulf and kill microbes.

Question 61

Who are bigger, the red blood cells or the white blood cells?

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White blood cells are bigger than red blood cells and normally are fewer in number.

Question 62

How are blast cells counted in blood cell count?

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If we symbolize the count of blasts as x and the total number of cells counted in the marrow as n, the observed percentage of blasts is given by (x/n) * 100

Question 63

What does a red blood cells diagram indicate?

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The results of an RBC count can be used to help diagnose blood-related conditions, such as iron deficiency anemia

Question 64

What are characteristics only red blood cells posses?

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Red blood cells contain a protein called hemoglobin, which carries oxygen from the lungs to all parts of the body.

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