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The doctor will perform a physical exam. Examination may show signs of a swollen spleen or liver or jaundice.
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Diagnosis of CHS is based on microscopic examination of an affected person's blood, and possibly their bone marrow. Examiners look for giant lysosomal granules, which are abnormal groups of cellular sections inside certain white blood cells. At pr...
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Diagnosis of CHS is based on microscopic examination of an affected person's blood, and possibly their bone marrow. Examiners look for giant lysosomal granules, which are abnormal groups of cellular sections inside certain white blood cells. At pr...
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A blood smear is a blood test that gives information about the number and shape of blood cells.
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During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient's body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems. A typical physical examination includes: Inspection (looking at the body; Palpation (feeling the body with ha...
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The health status of populations and of individuals is assessed for many reasons. Assessing needs for care helps guide the allocation of resources— diagnostic assessments guide treatment, prognostic assessments contribute to planning, and assessin...
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The blood differential test measures the percentage of each type of white blood cell (WBC) that you have in your blood. It also reveals if there are any abnormal or immature cells. See also: Complete blood count (CBC; Eosinophil count - absolute.
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A white blood cell (WBC) count determines the concentration of white blood cells in the patient's blood. A differential determines the percentage of each of the five types of mature white blood cells.
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The white blood cell count and differential determine the number of white blood cells and the percentage of each type of white blood cell in a person's blood. These tests are included in general health examinations and help investigate a variety o...
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A white blood cell (WBC) count determines the concentration of white blood cells in the patient's blood. A differential determines the percentage of each of the five types of mature white blood cells.
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