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Samantha, MLT (ASCP)

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 I can answer most general questions about all aspects of laboratory testing. But I'm not a doctor! I can just give general answers.

Beth , MT (ASCP) (5)

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 I can answer questions about the purpose of a certain lab test and what an abnormal result could indicate. I cannot make a diagnosis.

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2009-11-17 My husbands blood test results:

Hi Tracy. Yes, the two packets of sugar was his coffee could have definitely affected his glucose and A1C results. Did he tell his doctor this information? If not, he should. I would recommend that

2009-11-13 interpreting ANA test result:

Hi Trish. I'm not sure what the 6 of 10 means, it may be something different in the UK than here in the US. But I can tell you a little about ANA (Anti-Nuclear Antigen) and Rheumatoid factor. Rheumatoid

2009-11-06 Cancer?:

Hi Paul. Without knowing the actual numbers of your lab results, I don't know how severe your anemia is. The first thing the doctor would want to do in cases of moderate to severe anemia is to find any

2009-11-02 blood test results:

Hi Lynn. From the test results you gave me, it appears that your husband may be anemic. RBC (red blood cells), HGB (hemoglobin) HCT (hematocrit), and PLT (platelets) are all parts of a CBC (complete

2009-11-01 high blood work:

Hi Jeannette. WBC (white blood cells), Neu (neutrophils, a type of WBC), Mon (monocytes, another type of WBC) are all part of a CBC (complete blood count) and refer to WBCs, which fight infection. When

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