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 the cost of a bone marrow biopsy?

The cost varies from lab to lab. They are in the range of 1500 to 2500 Rupees

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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.

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What causes bone marrow cancer?

The causes are exactly not known however exposure to atomic radiation, certain viruses, including HIV, hepatitis, some retroviruses, and some herpes viruses. a suppressed immune system or plasma disorder. genetic conditions or a family history of bone marrow cancer

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What is pancytopenia?

If you have leukemia, your blood cells count will likely show higher than usual levels of white blood cells, which include leukemic cells. You may also have lower than usual red blood cell and platelet cell counts. If all three types are low, this is known as pancytopenia

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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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