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Frequently Asked Questions
Can a blood test detect smoking?
Yes blood test can detect nicotine levels in the blood 48 hours after you have smoked
Last updated on 20 Feb 2023
How often should I perform blood tests?
For healthy individuals it is recommended that you get a blood test done at least once a year during your annual checkup
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How is carbon dioxide used by humans?
Carbon dioxide is a byproduct which is present in the blood stream and exhaled by the lungs
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What are the names of some common blood tests?
Lipid profile, CBC, LFT, & KFT
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How is heat produced by carbon dioxide?
By greenhouse effect
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How long do blood tests take in an emergency room?
Blood tests take around 1-2 hours in an emergency room.
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What naturally produces carbon dioxide?
Fuel combustion activities, industrial processes and natural- gas processing. The largest CO2 emissions by far result from the oxidation of carbon when fossil fuels are burned.
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What does meth affect in blood work?
Meth increases liver enzymes and decreases hemoglobin levels
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Where is carbon dioxide mostly found in nature?
Volcanoes, breathe of animals, humans and decayed plants
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Does nicotine show on a normal blood test?
No, nicotine doesnt show up in CBC test or normal blood test.
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How do blood tests work?
It works by identifying blood disorders like anemia, diseases, clotting issues, inflammation, infection, and immune system problems.
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Why would HGB and HCT be high?
Specially if oxygen carrying capacity is high
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How often does a healthy adult need a blood test?
For healthy individuals it is recommended that you get a blood test done at least once a year during your annual checkup
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Which blood test is done to catch hidden smokers?
A nicotine test measures the level of nicotine or the chemicals
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How are the cells in the blood counted during a test?
The lab does a series of tests to evaluate your blood cells. The tests help your doctor to monitor your health
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What is Complete Blood Count (CBC)
A complete blood count is a common blood test that is often part of a routine checkup. Complete blood counts can help detect a variety of infections and blood disorders.
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What are the signs of clottinng disorders?
Profuse bleeding. Swollen and tender legs and breathlessness are also signs that you may have a clotting disorder
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What is coagulation test?
A coagulation test checks the function of certain proteins which help your blood clot after injury.
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Name of a blood clotting test?
A D-dimer test is used to find out if you have a blood clotting disorder
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What Does a CBC Blood Test Show?
A complete blood count is a common blood test that is often part of a routine checkup. Complete blood counts can help detect a variety of infections and blood disorders.
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Can clotted blood be used for doing a complete blood picture?
No
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Why would blood clot in a test tube?
Blood will clot as there are no anticoagulants present in the tube
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Are the CBC blood test and blood culture test the same?
No they are not the same.
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Can a blood test detect deep vein thrombosis?
Your doctor may advise that you have a specialised blood test called a D-dimer test. This test detects pieces of blood clots and deep vein thrombosis.
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What should one do if one has thick blood?
One should have blood thining medications such as aspirin.
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Why do I have to have another blood test as it did not clot?
Your doctor may advise that you have a second blood test to get more accurate results
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How can I check whether I have thick blood?
One can go for complete blood count to check whether their blood is getting thick
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How many days is our blood test report valid?
Blood reports are valid for 3 months
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How long should you keep the bandage on after a blood test?
For half a day so that there is no post bleeding
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What is an INR blood test?
INR blood test is specially done to measure the time in which the blood normally clots
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What can a blood test reveal about your health?
A blood test usually can reveal infections, inflammations and even certain types of cancers
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What is the PTPA blood test?
This is a blood test to evaluate blood clotting.
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What is the purpose of CBC with differential?
A CBC with differential is used to help diagnose and monitor many different conditions, including anemia and infection
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What is a lupus anticoagulant blood test?
Lupus anticoagulant blood test is done to evaluate blood clottinng due to lupus autoantibody associated with blood clotting
Last updated on 20 Feb 2023
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