If a person has cancer, can he/she have a normal blood test?
No.Abnormal levels of white blood cells and abnormally low red blood cell or platelet counts can indicate leukemia.
Last updated on 10 May 2023
The cost varies from lab to lab. They are in the range of 1500 to 2500 Rupees
Yes, one gets a local anesthesia before the bone marrow test to numb that area during aspriation/biopsy. Without the local anesthesia it will be very difficult to perform this test and it is also not advisable to do it without local anesthesia.
Though it is very rare, yes several blood sample withdrawal especially during the hospital stay can cause latrogenic anemia.
One can see a general practioner (GP) for low hemoglobin.
Hb Test, Hb
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