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When you get a blood test what all does it check for?

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When you get a blood test what all does it check for?

When we get a blood test, it checks for hemoglobin levels, how well the organs are working and also checks for cancers and other chronic diseases.

Last updated on 09 Dec 2024

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What does high RDW suggest in blood lab tests?

Normally, your red blood cells are all about the same size. A high RDW means that there is a major difference between the size of your smallest and largest red blood cells. This may be a sign of a medical condition.

Last updated on 09 Dec 2024

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What kind of anesthesia is used for a bone marrow biopsy?

A local anesthesia is used for sedation for bone marrow biopsy.

Last updated on 09 Dec 2024

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What is a bone marrow aspiration?

Doctors perform a bone marrow test to ascertain bone marrow diseases primarily. However, it also helps in knowing what amount of healthy cells are making healthy blood cells to rule out chronic cases of anemia or thrombocytopenia. A needle is inserted in the bone and then marrow is extracted which is known as bone marrow aspiration.

Last updated on 09 Dec 2024

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How to know if I have any bone marrow disease?

You need to consult a doctor preferably a general physician and get a bone marrow test done. A healthcare professional will insert a needle into the bone to take out a portion of the marrow present inside the bone.You may feel some pressure or brief pain while the sample is being taken. It helps in the diagnosis of cancers and several other bone marrow disorders.

Last updated on 09 Dec 2024

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How does a bone marrow transplant work?

A bone marrow transplant involves taking cells that are normally found in the bone marrow (stem cells), filtering those cells, and giving them back either to the donor (patient) or to another person. The transplant is a part of special therapy that is given to save lives of cancer patients and certain other diseases.

Last updated on 09 Dec 2024

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