Question 1

Is an RBC count of 6.3 dangerous?

Accepted Answer

No 6.3 is not within the range

Question 2

Hematology: How can I improve my blood count?

Accepted Answer

To improve blood count consume vitamin A rich foods, folic acid and B12. Abstain from drinking too much alcohol

Question 3

What is the difference between RBC and PCV?

Accepted Answer

A PCV of 40% means that there are 40 millilitres of cells in 100 millilitres of blood. Red blood cells account for nearly all the cells in the blood. The PCV increases when the number of red blood cells increases or when the total blood volume is reduced, as in dehydration.

Question 4

What are the dangers of having a high red blood cell count?

Accepted Answer

The dangers are of having blood clots which can result from thickening of blood

Question 5

Does WBC count 15000 mean?

Accepted Answer

It means that you may have bacterimia or any other viral illnesses.

Question 6

What does a consistent wbc count of 13000-13500 indicate?

Accepted Answer

May indicate that you have underlying condition such as thyroid storm, steroid use and stress

Question 7

Is RBC 11-30 and occult blood 1+ concerning?

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yes, consult with a doctor as blood has been found in the stool

Question 8

What is RBC in field of Bio?

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RBC stands for Red blood cells. It is produced in the bone marrow which carries oxygen to all parts of the body

Question 9

Is bloodwork showing .1% NRBC normal?

Accepted Answer

No, this condition should be investigated

Question 10

Will my blood count be affected if I miss two doses of clozapine?

Accepted Answer

Yes, speak with your doctor if you have missed more than two doses.

Question 11

Why is cbc used in breast cancer staging?

Accepted Answer

CBC is used to get an idea about the baseline and all kinds of parameters

Question 12

How often should I do blood tests for cancer prevention?

Accepted Answer

Every six months

Question 13

Can a blood test detect throat cancer?

Accepted Answer

No, blood test can detect throat cancer

Question 14

Does lung cancer show up in routine blood work?

Accepted Answer

No

Question 15

What causes blood cancer?

Accepted Answer

Blood cancer is caused by changes or mutations in the DNA within blood cells.

Question 16

How soon can cancer be detected in the blood stream?

Accepted Answer

It can take few days to weeks to detect cancer in the blood stream

Question 17

Can cervical cancer be detected through a blood test?

Accepted Answer

No, instead a pap smear test is most useful in the detection of cervical cancer

Question 18

Which is the best hospital for blood cancer in India?

Accepted Answer

Apollo Cancer Hospital, Chennai

Question 19

Does high TLC detect cancer?

Accepted Answer

No

Question 20

What are the tests you will prescribe for early cancer detection?

Accepted Answer

CT scan, bone scan, MRI and CBC tests along with cancer markers are the few tests that are recommended to detect cancer early.

Question 21

Which is the safest technique for detection of cancers?

Accepted Answer

Ct scan, bone scan, MRI and CBC tests along with cancer markers are the few tests that are recommended to detect cancer early.

Question 22

Can doctors tell if you have cancer from a blood test?

Accepted Answer

Yes

Question 23

What's leukemia?

Accepted Answer

Leukemia is cancer of blood cells or blood cancer which is widely detected in CBC test

Question 24

What lab tests detect cancer?

Accepted Answer

CBC detects leukemia and other cancers

Question 25

Does blood culture detect cancer?

Accepted Answer

No

Question 26

What are the different lab tests for the early detection of cancer?

Accepted Answer