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How can a CBC detect cancer?
How can a CBC detect cancer?
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
Related Questions
Does your complete blood count test(cbc) show cd4 cells?
No they do not show in CBC they show up in HIV analysis.
Last updated on 20 Feb 2023
What does it mean if your full blood count is normal?
It means you are healthy.
Last updated on 20 Feb 2023
Can a CBC blood test show if you have cocaine in your blood?
No, one needs to order drug screen test to assess drugs such as cocaccaine in the blood.
Last updated on 20 Feb 2023
If a person has cancer, can he/she have a normal blood test?
Apart from leukemia, to detect other cancers one has to order other cancer marker tests
Last updated on 20 Feb 2023
What will your CBC look like with lymphoma?
If one has lymphoma, then CBC results will show abnormally high wjhite blood cells
Last updated on 20 Feb 2023
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