RBC Count and related queries
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What does it mean when they can't draw blood for a blood test?
It means that either you are dehydrated or your blood veins have collapsed for the time being making it difficult to draw bloodLast updated on 09 Dec 2024
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What happens if you don't fast before a blood test?
One may not get the best resultsLast updated on 09 Dec 2024
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Can I drink Gatorade before a fasting blood test?
No it has electrolytes which may interfere with the electrolyte panelLast updated on 09 Dec 2024
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Can I, at least, drink water while fasting for a blood test?
Yes you may have waterLast updated on 09 Dec 2024
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Can you drink alcohol before a blood test?
No it is not recommended to have alcohol before blood testLast updated on 09 Dec 2024
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Is it OK to drink coffee before having a blood test?
No it is not recommended to have tea or coffee before blood testLast updated on 09 Dec 2024
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Will eating fast foods prior to a blood test impact results?
Yes might spike lipid profileLast updated on 09 Dec 2024
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What can I drink prior to fasting blood work?
If at all you feel thirsty you can have some waterLast updated on 09 Dec 2024
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Can you eat after a morning blood test?
Yes after the blood test one can have breakfastLast updated on 09 Dec 2024
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Can you drink coffee before blood test?
No it is not recommended to have tea or coffee before blood testLast updated on 09 Dec 2024
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What to Do If You Eat Before a Blood Test That Requires Fasting
Inform your doctor and or do not give the sample for that dayLast updated on 09 Dec 2024
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Why should we fast before blood test?
This is because food can alter results and affect doctors investigationLast updated on 09 Dec 2024
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Fasting for a Blood Test: Can You Drink or Eat?
No you are advised to fast for a minimum of 8 hoursLast updated on 09 Dec 2024
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Fasting Before a Blood Test: How Long to Fast and More
One should fast for a minimum of 8 hours maximum of 12 hoursLast updated on 09 Dec 2024
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What should you eat before a blood test to ensure good results?
If you are not undergoing fasting blood sugar test then you can have water and light snacksLast updated on 09 Dec 2024
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Can you eat before a blood test?
Yes if you are not doing a fasting blood sugar testLast updated on 09 Dec 2024
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Why we should do a lab test?
To evaluate and detect health conditions either new or prexistingLast updated on 09 Dec 2024
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What are the most common blood tests in the India?
CBC is the most common blood testLast updated on 09 Dec 2024
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Why do doctors draw 6 vials of blood?
6 vials will ensure all the full body blood testsLast updated on 09 Dec 2024
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Can you drink black coffee when fasting for blood work?
No you are advised to fast for a minimum of 8 hoursLast updated on 09 Dec 2024
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Does drinking water before blood test affect results?
It doesnt affect blood test however if you are having fasting sugar test then do not eat or drink anythingLast updated on 09 Dec 2024
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During blood tests, do they check your weight?
NoLast updated on 09 Dec 2024
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Do tattoos affect blood tests?
Tattoos can sometimes result in bacterial infection in the bloodLast updated on 09 Dec 2024
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What are some diagnostic tests for malaria?
PCR, RDT or malarial smear tests are the most effective tests for malariaLast updated on 09 Dec 2024
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What does a high basophil mean in a blood test?
A high basophil count may indicate you have a serious medical condition such as leukemiaLast updated on 09 Dec 2024
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What comes to when AEC blood test is done?
AEC blood test is done to diagnose hyperesonophilic syndromeLast updated on 09 Dec 2024
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What's the normal level of atypical lymphocytes in the blood?
An atypical lymphocyte normal level should be 12 percent or less in the bloodLast updated on 09 Dec 2024
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What is the difference between thick film and thin film of blood?
The difference is a thick film can detect parasaties in the blood wherease a thin film of blood can be made into smear to look into other blood related parametersLast updated on 09 Dec 2024
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Why is neutrophils predominant in a blood smear?
The most common reason is a bacterial infectionLast updated on 09 Dec 2024
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What do myelocytes in the blood mean?
These immature neutrophils are normally found only in the bone marrow.Last updated on 09 Dec 2024
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What is a peripheral smear, what will it indicate in the result?
This test gives them a clear picture of changes in your blood cells and platelets that may be a sign of diseaseLast updated on 09 Dec 2024
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What are the uses of a blood smear?
A blood smear is used to help diagnose and monitor many conditions such as cancers, infections and blood disordersLast updated on 09 Dec 2024
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My WBC is high (13,000).
WBC is high one must consult with a doctorLast updated on 09 Dec 2024
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What will happen if white blood cell count is less than 4.1?
It means that your body may not be able to fight infections adequatelyLast updated on 09 Dec 2024
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Is WBC 11.9 High?
Slightly highLast updated on 09 Dec 2024
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What do we do if leukocytes count 15000?
Get it checked again as it can be an indicator of bacteremia but is also present in many viral illnessesLast updated on 09 Dec 2024
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What range of white blood cells indicate leukemia?
100,000 to 4,000,000 may indicate leukemia. It is best to consult a doctorLast updated on 09 Dec 2024
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Could intermittent fasting cause a low white blood cell count?
YesLast updated on 09 Dec 2024
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