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Nematode Infections (Roundworms) : Tests

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The infected person may show signs of malnutrition. Tests to diagnose this condition include: Abdominal x-ray; Complete blood count; Stool ova and parasites exam.
Source:ADAM
Date:December 3, 2008
Since the first symptoms of roundworm infection are common to a number of illnesses, a doctor is most likely to consider the possibility of a parasitic disease on the basis of the patient's history-especially in children. The definite diagnosis is...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Stool ova and parasites exam is a laboratory test to determine if a stool sample contains parasites or eggs (ova) that are associated with intestinal infections.
Source:ADAM
Date:November 2, 2008
The stool O& P test is the stool ova and parasites test. In this test, a stool sample is examined for the presence of intestinal parasites and their eggs, which are called ova.The ova and parasites test is performed to look for and identify in...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
The stool ova& parasites(O& P) test involves examination of a stool(feces) sample for the presence of intestinal parasites. The distinct types of parasites differ with regard to their structures, life stages, and transmission forms.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health
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...
Source:ADAM
Date:February 23, 2009
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 as...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Public Health
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.
Source:ADAM
Date:February 23, 2009
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.This test is included in general health examinat...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health
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...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
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.This test is included in general health examinat...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Surgery
A complete blood count (CBC) test measures the following: The number of red blood cells (RBCs; The number of white blood cells (WBCs; The total amount of hemoglobin in the blood; The fraction of the blood composed of red blood cells (hematocrit; T...
Source:ADAM
Date:August 10, 2008
One of the most commonly ordered clinical laboratory tests, a blood count, also called a complete blood count(CBC), is a basic evaluation of the cells(red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets) suspended in the liquid part of the blood(pla...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
A complete blood count(CBC) is a series of tests used to evaluate the composition and concentration of the cellular components of blood. It consists of the following tests: red blood cell(RBC) count, white blood cell(WBC) count, and platelet count...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health
The clinical laboratory test that evaluates the three main cellular components of peripheral blood(red cells, white cells, and platelets) is called the"complete blood count"(CBC). It is used commonly to assess whether a patient is anemic(low red c...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Public Health
A complete blood count(CBC) is a series of tests used to evaluate the composition and concentration of the cellular components of blood. It consists of the following tests: red blood cell(RBC) count, white blood cell(WBC) count, and platelet count...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Surgery
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