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Should blood tests be done on an empty stomach?

Should blood tests be done on an empty stomach?

Yes preferably blood tests should be done on an empty stomach

Last updated on 20 Feb 2023

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How soon after the donation can blood be used on a patient?

A direct donation occurs when a patient's ABO and Rh compatible family members and/or friends donate blood for his or her upcoming procedure. Otherwise a patient has to be given blood which has been processed atleast for a week before transfusing on a patient.

Last updated on 20 Feb 2023

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What Your CBC Blood Test Results Say About Your Health

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.

Last updated on 20 Feb 2023

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How do you read the FBC blood test results?

When you get the report there is a reference range and result column if the result is within the reference range then your report is normal and if it is not then you must take advice from an expert doctor

Last updated on 20 Feb 2023

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For how long the stored blood can be used?

Red cells are stored in the refrigerator for about 40 days in 6 degrees

Last updated on 20 Feb 2023

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What is anemia?

Anemia refers to low levels of healthy red blood cells or hemoglobin.

Last updated on 20 Feb 2023

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