Immune System and related queries

Frequently Asked Questions

How is sickle cell anemia diagnosed?

Genetic testing can help determine which type of sickle cell disease you have or can help confirm a diagnosis if results from blood tests are not clear.

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Sickle Cell Test: Preparation, Procedure, Risks, and More

In adults, a blood sample is drawn from a vein in the arm. In young children and babies, the blood sample is usually collected from a finger or heel.

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Does complete blood count reveal HIV?

No complete blood count does not reveal HIV

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Can thalassemia be diagnosed with a simple blood test?

No, a genetic test can reveal thallasemia

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Why does sickle cell anemia cause pain?

Sickled cells traveling through small blood vessels can get stuck and block blood flow throughout the body that is one of the major reason of pain.

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How is anemia diagnosed and treated?

Anemia refers to low levels of healthy red blood cells or hemoglobin. it is diagnosed by CBC blood test and is treated by medicines and by taking iron ric foods.

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Do blood tests often require taking blood smears?

Yes blood tests often require smear tests too

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What is a 5.8 hemoglobin test?

Very low, must consult with a doctor

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Hematology: What does high RDW suggest in blood lab tests?

A high RDW may mean that you have a medical condition that is they have variations in cell sizes

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What is the purpose of a hemoglobin test?

To monitor your general health along with the amount of iron present in your blood

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Can a full blood count show if a person has hyperthyroidism?

Hyperthyroidism causes mild decreases in total white blood cell count, neutropenia, thrombocytopenia and increases, normal or mild decreases in total white blood cell count.

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What if the PLT distribution width is 20.8 as per the blood report?

If PLT is high it means there is variation in the cell size. Connect with a doctor to rule out blood vessel disorders and risks of certain cancers

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Why is my RDW low?

A low RDW percentage means that red blood cells are not very different in size from typical measurements

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Which blood tests detect if a person is a carrier of thalassemia?

Two blood tests mainly hemoglobin electrophoresis and genetic testing are tests that detect thalasemmia

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My blood MCH and MCV are slightly below normal range?

Connect with a doctor for proper guidance

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What does it mean if you have low MCHC and high RDW?

It might indicate you have anemia

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How to calculate a left shift in a complete blood count?

This is done by dividing the individual counts of each type by the total white blood cell count. A technician will do it for you.

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What does it mean if RDW(CV) is about 18? Is it late?

No, it means you have infections or any disorder consult with a doctor.

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What does it mean if my RDW is 23?

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

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Can I have a blood sugar test during periods?

Yes you can

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How to reduce my RDW blood results?

By consulting a doctor and taking a balanced diet which has all the nutricious components such as vitamin B12 and iron which will help reduce RDW in blood.

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How can you detect malignant white blood cells?

By taking a blood test that measures malignancies such as CBC test

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Do doctors call right away with bad test results?

It depends upon what you have been diagnosed with. If you have been diagnosed with minor ailments the doctor will not call right away.

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What should be taken or eating to quickly complete anemia?

Iron rich fortified foods along with medications so that one can come out of anemia

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What is genetic testing for thalassemia?

Two blood tests mainly hemoglobin electrophoresis and genetic testing are tests that detect thalasemmia

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Where are the best blood test services?

Apollo23/7 Lab Test gives the best test services.

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What is the difference between a TLC test and a WBC?

TLC stands for total leukocyte count and WBC stands for white blood cells which helps the body fight infections

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Can a CBC test determine if you have COVID?

No, ideally covid 19 antibody blood test is the test which is used to detect covid in the blood

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Is an anemic blood test the same as an iron blood test?

Yes in CBC one can find whether a person is anemic or not.

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Where can you get the best, online, lab test?

Apollo23/7 Lab Test.

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How much blood do they take during a lab draw?

Not more than 10 mililitres

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What lab tests are included in a SMA7?

The seven blood markers tests include blood urea nitrogen (BUN), carbon dioxide, creatinine, glucose, serum chloride, serum potassium, and serum sodium.

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What kind of machine tests our blood?

They are computerised hematology analysers

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Why do blood tests results vary with different labs?

This is because each lab has different machines and a unique way of processing samples which may give minor fluctuations in result.

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What blood tests do they do when you are pregnant?

full blood count, blood group and Rhesus status (positive or negative), sickle cell anemia and other infectious diseases which include HIV, Syphyllis, hepatitis B

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