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Is an RBC count of 6.3 dangerous?
No 6.3 is not within the range
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Hematology: How can I improve my blood count?
To improve blood count consume vitamin A rich foods, folic acid and B12. Abstain from drinking too much alcohol
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What are the dangers of having a high red blood cell count?
The dangers are of having blood clots which can result from thickening of blood
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Does WBC count 15000 mean?
It means that you may have bacterimia or any other viral illnesses.
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What does a consistent wbc count of 13000-13500 indicate?
May indicate that you have underlying condition such as thyroid storm, steroid use and stress
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Is RBC 11-30 and occult blood 1+ concerning?
yes, consult with a doctor as blood has been found in the stool
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What is RBC in field of Bio?
RBC stands for Red blood cells. It is produced in the bone marrow which carries oxygen to all parts of the body
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Is bloodwork showing .1% NRBC normal?
No, this condition should be investigated
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Will my blood count be affected if I miss two doses of clozapine?
Yes, speak with your doctor if you have missed more than two doses.
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Why is cbc used in breast cancer staging?
CBC is used to get an idea about the baseline and all kinds of parameters
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How often should I do blood tests for cancer prevention?
Every six months
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Can a blood test detect throat cancer?
No, blood test can detect throat cancer
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Does lung cancer show up in routine blood work?
No
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What causes blood cancer?
Blood cancer is caused by changes or mutations in the DNA within blood cells.
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How soon can cancer be detected in the blood stream?
It can take few days to weeks to detect cancer in the blood stream
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Can cervical cancer be detected through a blood test?
No, instead a pap smear test is most useful in the detection of cervical cancer
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Which is the best hospital for blood cancer in India?
Apollo Cancer Hospital, Chennai
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Does high TLC detect cancer?
No
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What are the tests you will prescribe for early cancer detection?
CT scan, bone scan, MRI and CBC tests along with cancer markers are the few tests that are recommended to detect cancer early.
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Which is the safest technique for detection of cancers?
Ct scan, bone scan, MRI and CBC tests along with cancer markers are the few tests that are recommended to detect cancer early.
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Can doctors tell if you have cancer from a blood test?
Yes
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What's leukemia?
Leukemia is cancer of blood cells or blood cancer which is widely detected in CBC test
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What lab tests detect cancer?
CBC detects leukemia and other cancers
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Does blood culture detect cancer?
No
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What are the different lab tests for the early detection of cancer?
CT scan, bone scan, MRI and CBC tests along with cancer markers are the few tests that are recommended to detect cancer early.
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Can full body check up detect cancer?
Yes
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Is there any stages in blood cancer?
Yes there are four stages in blood cancer
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How are blood cancers stratified?
Blood cancer is caused by changes or mutations in the DNA within blood cells.
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What tests should I have on a regular basis to check for cancer?
Cancer marker tests
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What is the level of TLC for cancer?
Poor prognosis of cancer patients is indicated by a TLC value of <1000/?L
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