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The health care provider will perform a physical exam. Tests that may be done include:Bone marrow biopsyBlood volumeChemistry panelComplete blood count with differentialErythropoietin levelGenetic testVitamin B12 levelThis disease may also affect...
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PV is often a diagnosis of exclusion, which means that the doctor will first rule out other possible causes of the patient's symptoms. The doctor can detect some signs of the disorder during a physical examination.
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The pulse oximeter is a photoelectric instrument for measuring oxygen saturation of the blood.
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The pulse oximeter is a photoelectric instrument for measuring oxygen saturation of blood.A pulse oximeter measures the amount of oxygen present in blood by registering pulsations within an arteriolar bed(an area between arteries and capillaries)....
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Detailed information on peak flow meters, including how to obtain one, how to measure personal best peak flow, peak flow zones, and how a peak flow meter should be used, and information on oximeters and spirometer
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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.
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Erythropoietin, also called EPO, is a type of protein called a glycoprotein that is formed mainly in the kidneys to stimulate the production of red blood cells.The erythropoietin(EPO) test is used to determine if hormonal secretion is causing chan...
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The platelet aggregation test checks to see how well platelets, a part of blood, clump together and cause blood clotting.Blood is typically drawn from a vein, usually from the inside of the elbow or the back of the hand. The site is cleaned with g...
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The platelet aggregation test is a measure of the platelet clumping function.The platelet aggregation test aids in the evaluation of bleeding disorders by measuring the rate and degree to which platelets aggregate after the addition of a chemical,...
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They play a major role in the blood-clotting process. The platelet aggregation test is a measure of platelet function.The platelet aggregation test aids in the evaluation of bleeding disorders by measuring the rate and degree to which platelets fo...
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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.
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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.This test is included in general health examinat...
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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.This test is included in general health examinat...
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Leukocyte alkaline phosphatase is a test that tells how much of a protein called alkaline phosphatase(ALP) you have inside your white blood cells. Leukocyte means white blood cell.
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The vitamin B12 level is a test to tell how much vitamin B12 is in your blood.Blood is typically drawn from a vein, usually from the inside of the elbow or the back of the hand. The site is cleaned with germ-killing medicine(antiseptic).
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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) The s...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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A bone marrow biopsy is the removal of soft tissue from inside bone. Bone marrow grows inside some of the larger bones in the body.
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