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ALT Blood Test: Fasting Required & Diagnosis Code 794.8 Explained
QuestionIs fast required for A ALT blood test. What does diagnosis code 794.8 mean?
AnswerHi Pam. No, fasting is NOT requi
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Understanding Your Cholesterol Levels: A Health Assessment
QuestionI had a cholesterol test done and the results were:-
Cholesterol - 5.7
LDL - 3.2
HDL - 2.2
I was told by our clinic sister th
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Understanding Rh Factor Inheritance: Explaining Rh- Negative Babies
QuestionI AM O + MY HUSBAND IS O+ OUR FIRST TWO CHILDREN ARE O+ BUT OUR THIRD CHILD IS O RHESUS D NEGATIVE IS THERE A REASON FOR THIS
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Lupus Panel: Understanding the Test & What It Measures
Questionwhat is lupus panel and why is this test performed?What other names and abbreviations are there for this test?
AnswerHi Gladys
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Understanding Abnormal Blood Test Results After Infection
QuestionMy son recently recovered (approx 2 weeks ago) from MRSA infection in a spider bite and impantigo. All wounds are healed.
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Affordable Lab Testing Options Without Insurance
QuestionI need to have some blood work like Serum protein electrophoresis/immunofixation electrophoresis done and do not have insurance
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HRT and Thyroid Function: Understanding Potential Test Result Impacts
QuestionDoes hrt affect thyroid test results? My recent test results were: T4 1.4 reference: 1.8-8.
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Understanding Your Lab Results: A Guide to Common Tests & What They Mean
QuestionHi Samantha, I just came across this site and I love it. I have been feeling super tired for the last few months and just had b
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Understanding Low White Blood Cell Count in Children: A Parent's Guide
QuestionMy 2 year old had rotavirus and colostrodifficile in July. The pediatrician ordered a CBC. His WBC count was low. &
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Understanding Elevated WBC Counts: CO Poisoning & Surgery
Questionhello, I will make this as short as possible. My wbc was 13.5 on 4/30 & 19.8 on 5/7/08. Now, on 4/6/08 I had carbon monoxide po
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Understanding Abnormal Blood Gas Results: Causes & Next Steps
QuestionOn my recent labs it indicated, BUN 19 mg/dl (7-18), BUN/Creat ratio 26 (6-20), Anion gap -2.0 (5.0-19.0) CO2 36 mmol/l (21-32)
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Understanding Microscopic Findings in Urine Tests: Non-Renal Epithelial Cells & Mucus
Questionif a u/a with micro comes back with non renal epithelial cells greater than 10 and mucus threads present what could this be?
A
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Understanding Abnormal CBC Results: Hemoglobin, MCV, MCH, and Platelets
QuestionMy lab test shows: RBC 3.46L (WNL=3.80)
&n
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Understanding Lab Results for Erythema Nodosum: A Patient's Guide
QuestionHi
I had some lab work done for possible Erythema Nodosum and not sure what the results mean. My doctor dismisses them so not
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PSA Test Accuracy: Do Medications Affect Results?
QuestionDo any prescription drugs artificially raise lab test results for psa?
i.e. you get false results or the drug itself raises the
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Understanding Your Lipid Profile: High HDL, LDL, and Triglycerides
QuestionHi Samantha, I am a 62 year old woman and recently underwent a blood test. Heres my lipid profile:
Total Cholesterol: 279
HDL:
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Understanding Low Segment Count & Anion Gap: A Medical Explanation
QuestionDear Samantha:
I received my lab test values in the mail and everything was within normal limits except the seg count which wa
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Understanding Normal T4 Levels: What to Expect in a Thyroid Test
QuestionWhat is the normal range of T4, free in a thyroid test?
AnswerNonda,
It can range from 0.8-1.5 ng/dl. In other labs, Ive seen
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Understanding CBC Changes After GBM4 Treatment with Temodar & Radiation
QuestionMy husband just finished 30 days of radiation and temador for GBM4. Mid cycle of his 30 days all his CBC w/differential was wit
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Lab Test Result Interpretation & Tube Color Guide - BD
Questioni am doing test results for certain types of lab testing such as HCB, PSA, ESR, CBC can you tell me a website that would help m
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