Question 1

I have been suffering from persistent chest pain and mild fever for the last two years. I have consulted different doctors, some said the symptoms are due to stress. However, my recent reports are attached for your review. Please check my reports and advise me on the possible cause of my problems and the further course of treatment. Thank you.

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Question 2

Can a blood test show a viral or bacterial infection?

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Yes, it can indicate infections. Consult a doctor to know whether it is viral or bacterial.

Question 3

How does ibuprofen affect routine blood tests?

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Usually ibuprofen does not affect routine blood tests.

Question 4

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

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Usually, it doesnt mean anything. However, no further testing or treatment is required if they are not significantly high.

Question 5

Can blood tests detect vaginitis?

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No, a blood test cannot detect vaginitis. Consult a gynecologist who will help you detect vaginitis at the earliest.

Question 6

Can a blood test detect cancer?

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Yes, CBC can detect blood cancer(leukemia) at an early stage.

Question 7

Should blood tests be done on an empty stomach?

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

Question 8

What preventive health test should be done yearly?

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A full body check up should be done yearly.

Question 9

What does 0.01 NRBC count in a blood test mean?

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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.

Question 10

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

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It indicates good health.

Question 11

What is cbc?

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It is used to look at overall health via simple blood tests which can indicate diseases or conditions early.

Question 12

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

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It indicates iron-deficiency or anemia.

Question 13

Why is the hematocrit test done?

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Hematocrit tests are sometimes done as part of routine blood tests, but your provider may order them if they suspect you have a red blood cell disorder.

Question 14

Does the CBC test detect lupus?

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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 15

What are the tests involved in full body checkup?

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The tests are lipid profile test, Liver function test, Kidney function test and complete hemogram test.

Question 16

What does hematology test for?

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

Question 17

What infections does the CBC blood test detect?

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

Question 18

What comes to when AEC blood test is done?

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AEC test is done to measure the eosinophils count. It is also done to monitor certain allergic and parasitic conditions.

Question 19

Does tuberculosis reflect in the CBC blood test?

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No, tuberculosis does not reflect on CBC blood test

Question 20

Can antibiotics cause a high ESR?

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ESR can only increase if you have active infections. Antibiotics can hardly cause high ESR levels in the body.

Question 21

How often should you get a CBC test?

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You should get a CBC test done at least once in a year.

Question 22

Can a blood test detect infection?

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Yes, blood tests can detect infections.

Question 23

Can we do a CBC test during a period?

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Yes

Question 24

What is a pre-employment medical check up?

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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 25

Where can I get the cbc test in Mumbai?

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You can take a test at home from from Apollo247

Question 26

What does the 'H' flag mean on a blood test?

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The H flag denotes high in blood test results.

Question 27

What can a blood test reveal about your health?

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It reveals how your body is coping up with infections and inflammations. Additionally, it also indicates how your body is doing after certain treatments and medications.

Question 28

Can CBC and CRP blood tests show a lack of vitamin?

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No, it does not show lack of vitamins.

Question 29

Which blood tests should be done post Covid recovery?

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IgG antibody test, CBC test and LFT.

Question 30

What are the names of some common blood tests?

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CBC, KFT, LFT and HBA1C.

Question 31

What is the purpose of the CBC test?

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It indicates that there is an inflammation in the body and one must show to a doctor immediately.

Question 32

Can cannabis use be detected in blood tests?

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Yes, if you are consuming cannabis heavily then it can be detected in the blood.

Question 33

What does morph positive mean in a blood test?

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It means shape or size. It can indicate that you have atypical cells and can further indicate a serious illness.

Question 34

Can blood tests detect a bacterial infection?

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Yes it can indicate bacterial infections in the body.

Question 35

Why is a CBC test important?

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CBC test is important because it detects various conditions at an early stage. This is the most preferred test by doctors.

Question 36

What is the use of CBC blood test?

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The use of CBC test is to detect diseases, infections and fever.

Question 37

What is the GBP blood test?

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GBP blood test stands for general blood picture.

Question 38

When do you need an ESR blood test?

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One needs an ESR blood test when they suffer from inflammatory diseases.

Question 39

What is the difference between haemogram and CBC?

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The main difference is CBC has ESR and other tests and haemogram might or might not have CBC as a test.

Question 40

ESR reading is 40mm. What does it mean? I am 23 y/o girl.?

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It indicates that there is inflammation in the body and one must consult a doctor immediately.

Question 41

What does an ESR level of 30 mm/hour mean?

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It means that either one has inflammations or infections in the body.

Question 42

My ESR in blood is 65. Is it dangerous or is it mild?

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No, it is not serious. It is a very non specific test and it should be entirely corelated with symptoms.

Question 43

What is an hemogram and what is it used for?

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Hemogram test is a group of test that measures CBC and erythrocyte sedimentation rate.

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