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Brief description of the complete blood count.
PARENT CORNER Search | Search for Holistic Medicines Guest Book ROUTINE BLOOD TEST Routine blood test is also called as the complete blood count or CBC
It is one of the most common test performed
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Discussion of the spread of the disease in Canada. Includes information on
patients, blood screening, tests, and prevention, as well as provincial statistics ...
What is Canada doing? Federal and provincial agencies are monitoring birds and mosquitoes: Birds: The Canadian Co-operative Wildlife Health Centre, together with certain provincial veterinary laboratories and Health Canada's National Microbiology Laboratory, is testing for the virus in wild birds found dead from approximately mid-May until hard frost (late September-October)
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Canadian Blood Services says it is tracking the spread of West Nile but warns there is currently no easy test for the virus
Once a test is developed it will be used to screen the blood supply in both Canada and the U.S
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Why Doctors Order Lab Tests
An excellent reference, written for parents to help explain diagnostic procedures
to their children. Because its intended audience is children, the descriptions ...
> > > > Why Doctors Order Lab Tests Can't doctors tell what's wrong with my child by just examining him? Most of the time, taking a history and performing a physical examination provide the information a doctor needs to evaluate how a child is doing or to understand the cause of an illness
Although most are rarely needed, there are literally hundreds of laboratory tests and other studies that can be ordered (X-rays, CT scans, ultrasounds, etc.)
Doctors have to decide which tests, if any, will significantly increase their understanding and affect the treatment
Sometimes a test isn't "sensitive" enough to spot a problem or is too sensitive and appears to identify a problem where there is none
Is it still worth ordering? All these factors (and more) are weighed in deciding whether or not to order a test
and which test to order
Many times the right test will help a doctor make a diagnosis or eliminate a possibility
Most of the time, tests serve to support possible diagnoses
The test becomes one part (though an important part) of the information to be considered
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Information on Anemia produced by medical doctors
An in depth look at anemia including a description, detection, hemoglobin, the
causes and treatment.
In a CBC test, the different types of cells in the blood are counted and examined
Six tests make up a CBC: Red blood cell (RBC) count Hematocrit Hemoglobin White blood cell (WBC) count Differential blood count (the 'diff') Platelet count Only the first three of these tests: the red blood cell (RBC) count, the hematocrit, and the hemoglobin, are relevant to the diagnosis of anemia
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MEdIC - Aplastic Anemia Answer Book Patient information about this disease and all aspects of bone marrow. Diagnoses,
treatment and some helpful hints are offered.
The Diagnosis The diagnosis of aplastic anemia begins with a blood test
bone marrow aspiration: test in which a sample of bone marrow cells is removed with a needle and examined under a microscope
cross match: type and cross; test in which the blood cells of a donor and a recipient are mixed together to determine if they are compatible
culture: procedure used to identify the source of infection; specimen of blood, urine, sputum or stool is taken and tested to determine the type of infection and the appropriate antibiotic
human leukocyte antigen: HLA; the tissue typing test done on white cells to determine if a donor and recipient are compatible
THE MERCK MANUAL, Sec. 11, Ch. 127, Anemias
A description of anemia and discussion about the different laboratory tests.
Laboratory Tests Laboratory tests quantitate the severity of anemia and provide data for diagnosis
The specific tests determine which anticoagulant, if any, should be in the collection tubes
Vacuum tubes are available with double-pointed needles to facilitate collection; they contain anticoagulants for most routine tests
It can be added to clean test tubes, or vacuum tubes containing EDTA may be obtained commercially
In some circumstances, EDTA tubes are used for coagulation testing
RBC fragility (osmotic fragility): Twelve small test tubes containing sodium chloride (NaCl) solutions varying from 0.28 to 0.5% in 0.02% increments are prepared
Other tests are discussed below under specific anemias and bleeding disorders
For tests of hemostasis (eg, bleeding time, clot retraction and observation, fibrin and fibrinogen degradation products, partial thromboplastin time and prothrombin time), see
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MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Hemolytic anemia
Overview of the condition giving alternative names, a definition, causes, incidence
and risk factors.
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MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Necrotizing enterocolitis
Diagnosis and treatment of necrotizing enterocolitis.
Medical Encyclopedia Other encyclopedia topics: Necrotizing enterocolitis Contents of this page: Digestive system Infant intestines Alternative names NEC Definition Necrotizing enterocolitis is an acquired disease, primarily in premature infants or sick newborns, in which intestinal tissue dies
Causes, incidence, and risk factors In necrotizing enterocolitis, the lining of the intestinal wall dies and the tissue sloughs off
Bacteria in the intestine may also be a cause
Symptoms Vomiting and feeding intolerance (visible or microscopic) Temperature instability Diarrhea Signs and tests Stool for occult blood test (guaiac) Elevated in a (low platelet count) Lactic Treatment In an infant suspected of having necrotizing enterocolitis, feedings are stopped and gas is relieved from the bowel by inserting a small tube into the stomach
The infant's condition is monitored with abdominal x-rays, blood tests, and blood gases
If intestinal perforation (hole) or (inflammation of the abdominal wall) develops, surgery is indicated
Complications Intestinal perforation Peritonitis (a narrow area that may lead to bowel obstruction) Calling your health care provider This disorder usually develops in an infant that is already ill or premature, and most often develops while the infant is still in the hospital
eMedicine - Gilbert Syndrome : Article by Sandeep Mukherjee, MD
Sandeep Mukherjee, MD describes the most common inherited cause of unconjugated
hyperbilirubinemia. Includes synonyms, background, pathophysiology, ...
In older persons, the diagnosis is usually made when unconjugated hyperbilirubinemia is noted on routine blood test results or unmasked by an intercurrent illness or stress
Lab Studies: CBC count (including reticulocyte count and blood smear): This is a useful screening test to exclude hemolysis
Liver function tests: With the exception of unconjugated hyperbilirubinemia, standard liver function test results are normal
Other Tests: Additional tests are rarely required because a diagnosis of Gilbert syndrome can be made in the presence of (1) unconjugated hyperbilirubinemia noted on several occasions; (2) normal results from CBC count, reticulocyte count, and blood smear; (3) normal liver function test results; and (4) an absence of other disease processes
Recourse to these specialized tests should be rare and is usually difficult to justify in clinical practice because the diagnosis of Gilbert syndrome is usually straightforward
The fasting test remains of historic interest and has limited usefulness in the diagnosis of Gilbert syndrome
Although a similar but less impressive increase is observed in healthy individuals and those with hemolysis or liver disease, the nicotinic test, similar to fasting, does not clearly distinguish patients with Gilbert syndrome from those who are healthy or who have other disease processes
eMedicine - Babesiosis : Article by Sean O Henderson, MD
Detailed article from eMedicine.com about this intraerythrocytic parasitic
infection caused by protozoa of the genus Babesia and transmitted through the bite of ...
Giemsa-stained peripheral blood smear This test reveals intraerythrocytic parasites (ie, ring forms, no pigment, pathognomonic tetrads [Maltese cross])
Liver function tests often reveal mildly elevated hepatic transaminases, elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), lactic dehydrogenase (LDH), and serum bilirubin
Direct Coombs test may or may not be positive
Other Tests: Immunofluorescence antibody testing Use this test to confirm diagnosis when peripheral blood smear is negative
Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) immunoglobulin M (IgM) Lyme titer This test is used because of the high percentage (25%) of patients co-infected with Lyme disease
Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) is a highly specific test that can be used to confirm diagnosis
Inoculation of a golden hamster with the patient's blood and subsequent antibody analysis of the animal's blood is used to confirm diagnosis when peripheral blood smear and lab tests are equivocal
Immunoblot antibody test Babesial infection causes a significant antibody response even at low levels of parasitemia
This test has similar sensitivity and specificity for diagnosing babesiosis as that of IFA
Chronic Myeloproliferative Disorders:
Provides general information about each disorder, stages, and treatment options.
The following tests and procedures may be used: and history: An exam of the body to check general signs of health, including checking for signs of disease, such as lumps or anything else that seems unusual
: A test in which cells in a sample of blood or bone marrow are viewed under a microscope to look for certain changes in the
In addition to a, other special blood tests are used to polycythemia vera
These tests include the following: Arterial blood gas (ABG) test: A test in which a sample of blood is taken from an artery to measure the amount of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the blood and the pH (acidity) of the blood
test: A test in which a sample of blood is checked for the level of erythropoietin (a that stimulates new red blood cells to be made)
alkaline phosphatase (LAP) test: A test in which a sample of blood is checked to measure the amount of alkaline phosphatase (an ) in leukocytes (white blood cells)
Some treatments are (the currently used treatment), and some are being tested in
A sample of blood may be taken for tests such as a or
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Hepatoblastoma - Lucile Packard Children's Hospital
Information about a very rare cancerous tumor that originates in the liver.
Includes anatomy, causes, symptoms, stages, and treatment options.
Anatomy of the liver: The liver is located in the upper right-hand portion of the abdominal cavity, beneath the diaphragm and on top of the stomach, right kidney, and intestines
The hepatic duct transports the bile produced by the liver cells to the gallbladder and duodenum (the first part of the small intestine)
additional blood tests - may include blood chemistries, evaluation of liver and kidney functions, and genetic studies
x-ray - a diagnostic test which uses invisible electromagnetic energy beams to produce images of internal tissues, bones, and organs onto film
alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) test -alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) levels in the blood can be used to diagnose and follow response to treatment
Fibrosarcoma - My Child Has - Children's Hospital Boston
Definition of the disease, symptoms, diagnosis, staging, treatment, surgery
options, chemotherapy, and prognosis.
How is fibrosarcoma diagnosed? In addition to a complete medical history and physical examination of your child, diagnostic procedures for fibrosarcoma may include: Multiple imaging studies of the tumor and sites of possible metastasis, such as x-rays - a diagnostic test which uses invisible electromagnetic energy beams to produce images of internal tissues, bones, and organs onto filmX-rays are very useful in the diagnosis of bone tumors and frequently x-rays allow the physician to distinguish between benign and malignant tumors
An x-ray is usually the first diagnostic study and it often gives the doctor information regarding the need for further testing
This test is used to assess the size and extent of the mass and its relationship to surrounding muscle, bone, nerves and blood vessels
This test does not distinguish between tumor, infection or fractures
complete blood count (CBC) - a measurement of size, number, and maturity of different blood cells in a specific volume of blood blood tests (including blood chemistries) biopsy of the tumor - a small tissue sample of the tumor is surgically removed
Alveolar Soft Part Sarcoma - My Child Has - Children's Hospital Boston
Article about possible causes, symptoms, staging, diagnosis, and treatment options.
However, microscopic evaluation and other laboratory tests do not definitively show the origin of some soft tissue sarcomas, including alveolar soft part sarcoma
Your child will likely undergo various imaging studies that will include one or more of the following: X-rays - a diagnostic test that uses invisible electromagnetic energy beams to produce images of internal tissues, bones and organs onto film
This test outlines the extent of the tumor within the bone and joint and identifies the relationship of the tumor to the muscles, nerves and blood vessels
This test does not distinguish between tumor, infection or fractures
Other tests include Complete blood count (CBC) - a measurement of size, number and maturity of different blood cells in a specific volume of blood Blood tests - (including blood chemistries) Staging Once alveolar soft part sarcoma has been diagnosed, the tumor is staged
What is the latest research on soft tissue sarcomas? Children's Hospital and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute are conducting numerous research studies that will help clinicians better understand and treat soft tissue sarcomas
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