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

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

No.Abnormal levels of white blood cells and abnormally low red blood cell or platelet counts can indicate leukemia.

Last updated on 09 Dec 2024

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What is a blood test, and what is its importance?

A blood test is a lab analysis of blood sample that helps in finding out the current health status. You may have blood tests to keep track of how well you are managing a condition such as diabetes or high cholesterol. You may also have them for routine checkups or when you are ill.

Last updated on 09 Dec 2024

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Can multiple blood tests cause anemia?

Though it is very rare, yes several blood sample withdrawal especially during the hospital stay can cause latrogenic anemia.

Last updated on 09 Dec 2024

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What is pancytopenia?

If you have leukemia, your blood cells count will likely show higher than usual levels of white blood cells, which include leukemic cells. You may also have lower than usual red blood cell and platelet cell counts. If all three types are low, this is known as pancytopenia

Last updated on 09 Dec 2024

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What are the names of some common blood tests?

CBC, KFT, LFT and HBA1C

Last updated on 09 Dec 2024

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Which doctor should I see for hemoglobin?

One can see a general practioner (GP) for low hemoglobin.

Last updated on 09 Dec 2024

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