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Viral Culture Test
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Rapid tests for this virus can be done on a fluid sample taken from the nose at many hospitals and clinics.
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A nasal swab can be obtained to isolate the virus or antibodies to the virus in secretions. If infants are hospitalized, other tests such as an arterial blood gas analysis are done to determine if the child is receiving enough oxygen.
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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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RSV antibody test is a blood test that measures the levels of antibodies(immunoglobulins) against the viral infection respiratory syncytial virus(RSV).Respiratory syncytial virus antibody test; RSV serology.Blood is drawn from a vein, usually from...
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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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Viruses are familiar from the common diseases they cause: colds and flu, for instance. But what are they, and how do they cause sickness?
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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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