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What is an hemogram and what is it used for?
What is an hemogram and what is it used for?
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
Last updated on 20 Feb 2023
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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.
Last updated on 20 Feb 2023
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.
Last updated on 20 Feb 2023
What does 'poly' mean on a CBC blood differential test?
Neutrophils are sometimes reffered to as polymorphous in the CBC diffrential test.
Last updated on 20 Feb 2023
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.
Last updated on 20 Feb 2023
Would a CBC blood test show HIV?
No
Last updated on 20 Feb 2023
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