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What is a blood test, and what is its importance?

What is a blood test, and what is its importance?

A blood test is a lab analysis of blood sample that helps in finding out the current health status. You may have blood tests to keep track of how well you are managing a condition such as diabetes or high cholesterol. You may also have them for routine checkups or when you are ill.

Last updated on 10 May 2023

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Are metamyelocytes typically present on blood tests?

Metamyelocytes are not normally present in the peripheral blood, but can be seen in infectious or inflammatory states, and in other reactive and neoplastic conditions.

Last updated on 10 May 2023

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What are the things a simple blood test results lack?

Neurological disease such as stroke, motor neurone disease, Alzheimer's and multiple sclerosis aren't diagnosable from blood tests. Similarly, the diagnoses of depression, schizophrenia, ADHD and autism lack a specific blood diagnostic marker.

Last updated on 10 May 2023

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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.

Last updated on 10 May 2023

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What are the chances of finding a bone marrow match?

You are most likely to find a match in a brother or sister only. Other relatives are not a match.

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What does high RDW suggest in blood lab tests?

Normally, your red blood cells are all about the same size. A high RDW means that there is a major difference between the size of your smallest and largest red blood cells. This may be a sign of a medical condition.

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