Question 1

What infections does the CBC blood test detect?

Accepted Answer

It tests for anemia, hemophillia, leukemia and various other infections.

Question 2

What is a pre-employment medical check up?

Accepted Answer

It is a general health check up which primarily consists of blood tests that rule out various infections and ailments that your employer wants to detect before your joining of the organisation.

Question 3

What does 'low MCV and MCH' mean on a blood test?

Accepted Answer

It indicates iron-deficiency or anemia.

Question 4

Does the CBC test detect lupus?

Accepted Answer

Yes, CBC provides information about the red blood cell (RBC), white blood cell (WBC), and platelet counts, and health of RBCs, all of which may be abnormal in lupus and may need treatment.

Question 5

Should blood tests be done on an empty stomach?

Accepted Answer

Yes, if you are going for tests like fasting blood glucose then you should fast or give the test on empty stomach.

Question 6

What does 0.01 NRBC count in a blood test mean?

Accepted Answer

Usually, small amount of NRBC count in a blood test may mean you are having not enough oxygen in tissues. Higher count may indicate you might have a major blood disorder. Hence, do not delay in consulting a doctor.

What infections does the CBC blood test detect?

What infections does the CBC blood test detect?

Related Questions

What is a pre-employment medical check up?

What does 'low MCV and MCH' mean on a blood test?

Does the CBC test detect lupus?

Should blood tests be done on an empty stomach?

What does 0.01 NRBC count in a blood test mean?

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