What is the purpose of a hemoglobin test?

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What is the purpose of a hemoglobin test?

What is the purpose of a hemoglobin test?

What is the purpose of a hemoglobin test?

Hemoglobin tests are a part of complete blood count. They are done to check for anemia, a condition in which your body has fewer blood cells than normal.

Last updated on 10 May 2023

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What is bone marrow, and why is it important?

Bone marrow is found in the center of most bones and has many blood vessels. There are two types of bone marrow: red and yellow. Red marrow contains blood stem cells that can become red blood cells, white blood cells, or platelets. Yellow marrow consists of fat and stem cells that produce cartilage and bones in the body.

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

In the cancer care treatment, leukemia and lympomas can be detected by the CBC blood tests.

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Can leukemia be diagnosed through a blood test?

Yes leukemia can be diagnosed through a blood test. Your doctor will conduct a complete blood count to detect leukemic cells.

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What is a bone marrow aspiration?

Doctors perform a bone marrow test to ascertain bone marrow diseases primarily. However, it also helps in knowing what amount of healthy cells are making healthy blood cells to rule out chronic cases of anemia or thrombocytopenia. A needle is inserted in the bone and then marrow is extracted which is known as bone marrow aspiration.

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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.

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