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What is the difference between RBC and PCV?
What is the difference between RBC and PCV?
What is the difference between RBC and PCV?
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.
Last updated on 20 Feb 2023
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Does high TLC detect cancer?
No
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Which is the safest technique for detection of cancers?
Ct scan, bone scan, MRI and CBC tests along with cancer markers are the few tests that are recommended to detect cancer early.
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Is there any stages in blood cancer?
Yes there are four stages in blood cancer
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What is RBC in field of Bio?
RBC stands for Red blood cells. It is produced in the bone marrow which carries oxygen to all parts of the body
Last updated on 20 Feb 2023
How soon can cancer be detected in the blood stream?
It can take few days to weeks to detect cancer in the blood stream
Last updated on 20 Feb 2023
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