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Which types of cancer can be detected by a CBC blood test?

Two types cancers be detected, they are leukemia & lymphomas.

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How does a CBC test for a leukemia patient usually look like?

A leukemia patient;s blood reports have higher than normal white blood cells and low platelet counts.

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Would a CBC blood test show if I had leukemia?

No, it will only help diagnose leukemia.

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How can a CBC detect cancer?

CBC test is done by pricking or collecting venous blood. The test shows the nutritional status and the number of white blood cells, red blood cells and platelet count which can help detect cancers such as leukemia and lymphoma.

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Can a CBC blood test show if you have cocaine in your blood?

No, one needs to order drug screen test to assess drugs such as cocaccaine in the blood.

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What is a CBC with a differential/platelet test for?

CBC with a differential platelet test is for monitoring anemia and other conditions such as infections in the body.

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Can you have leukemia with a normal CBC?

Usually, leukemia will be detected in CBC as a prelimnary test. However, there might be a miss.

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What does 'poly' mean on a CBC blood differential test?

Neutrophils are sometimes reffered to as polymorphous in the CBC diffrential test.

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What does hematology test for?

Hematology tests for infections, anemia, leukemia, hemophillia and other blood disorders

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What does leukemia look like on blood tests?

A leukemia patient's blood reports have higher than normal white blood cells and low platelet counts.

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Is it possible to have normal blood test results with lymphoma?

No, lymphoma patient's have abnormal CBC report

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Which are the values in a hemogram to detect leukemia?

Lymphocytes will be 20 -40% if you have leukemia

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Does a routine blood test check for cancer?

CBC checks for leukemia and lymphoma

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What are normal CBC counts?

Male: 4.7 to 6.1 million cells/mcL. Female: 4.2 to 5.4 million cells/mcL.

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Is high TLC in blood dangerous?

It indicates possible infections and other medical conditions in the body

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What can a CBC (complete blood count) determine?

CBC can determine infections, cancers and iron content in the body.

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How do you get tested for leukemia?

By looking at a sample of your blood, your doctor can determine if you have abnormal levels of red or white blood cells or platelets which will inndicate whether you have leukemia.

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Is there a blood test for blood cancer?

Yes, CBC is the prelimnary test for blood cancer

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Why is the bone marrow test done for anemia?

Bone marrow test is further done to probe aplastic anemia and other related conditions.

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What does it mean to have a high TLC level in a blood test?

It indicates possible infections and other medical conditions in the body

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What is danger value of TLC?

A level over 11,000/microliters

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What is an hemogram and what is it used for?

This test is necessary in diagnosing anemia, hematological cancers, infections, acute hemorrhagic states, allergies, and immunodeficiencies. Also it is used for monitoring side effects of certain drugs

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If a person has cancer, can he/she have a normal blood test?

Apart from leukemia, to detect other cancers one has to order other cancer marker tests

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What is hematology?

It is the study of blood & blood diseases.

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What are the different types of blood cancer?

There are different types of blood cancer, including leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma, myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) and myeloproliferative neoplasms

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Should I be worried if a doctor asks for a bone marrow biopsy?

No, one should not be worried. The doctor is checking if you are making adequate red blood cells in the body.

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Does your complete blood count test(cbc) show cd4 cells?

No they do not show in CBC they show up in HIV analysis.

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How can you test for leukemia at home?

There is no home test available for leukemia testing at home.

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Are metamyelocytes typically present on blood tests?

Metamyelocytes are not normally present in the peripheral blood, but can be seen in infectious of inflammatory states.

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Can a doctor see if you have leukemia from a mono blood test?

No, doctor has to order CBC to check for leukemia first and then a confirmatory test

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What is TLC in blood test?

Total Leukocyte Count

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Is a 14,000 TLC high?

Yes, 14,000 TLC is high

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What does morph mean in a blood test?

Morph means shape or size

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What will your CBC look like with lymphoma?

If one has lymphoma, then CBC results will show abnormally high wjhite blood cells

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Is TLC 16000 very high?

Yes, it is high

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Can a full blood test detect pregnancy and pick up HCG?

Yes, however this is not the right method to detect pregnancy.

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

It means you are healthy.

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Is multiple myeloma detected in a normal blood count?

No.

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What does a high MPV mean in a blood test?

It means you are healthy.

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What is the difference between blood cancer and leukemia?

They are the same.

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What does a platelet count of 198,000 indicate?

The normal number of platelets in the blood is 150,000 to 400,000 platelets per microliter (mcL) or 150 to 400 x 109/L.

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What is the meaning of atypical cells in a blood test?

Atypical cells may indicate starting of a medical condition. One must follow up.

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What is RDW in a blood test?

Red cell distribution width (RDW) test measures the differences in the volume and size of your red blood cells

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Can you have a perfect CBC and have ovarian cancer?

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Would a CBC blood test show HIV?

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If the TLC is very high, what will be the effect?

One may experience fever, pain and difficulty in breathing

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What are the early signs of blood cancer?

Fatigue and loss of appetite

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Platelet count blood test: What are normal values

A normal platelet count in adults ranges from 150,000 to 450,000 platelets per microliter of blood

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What is complete blood count with differential and platelets

A CBC tells you how many new blood cells your body is getting created that are number of red blood cells (RBC or erythrocytes), white blood cells (WBC or leukocytes) and platelets.

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What is platelet count?

A platelet count is a test that measures the number of platelets in your blood. Platelets are cells that help your blood clot.

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Is a platelet count of 2.5 lakhs safe?

Yes

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