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Expert	Average Ratings	Expertise
Samantha, MLT (ASCP) U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.88 Clarity of Response 9.94 Politeness 10.00 Response Time(hr) 68.1 --Last 90 Days(hr) 123.9 Total Questions 967	I can answer most general questions about all aspects of laboratory testing. But I'm not a doctor! I can just give general answers.
Elizabeth, MSCIT, BSMT (ASCP) U.S. Maxed Out View Profile View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 10.00 Clarity of Response 9.96 Politeness 10.00 Response Time(hr) 100.1 --Last 90 Days(hr) 225.8 Total Questions 115	I can answer questions about the purpose of specific laboratory tests, and specific laboratory testing interferences. I can suggest specific questions the patient may want to ask their physician if there are further questions regarding the interpretation of their laboratory testing results. I cannot diagnose diseases or be held responsible for any information or suggestions offered. The final authority and informational resource regarding the patient's medical treatment should be their own physician.

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Average Ratings

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Samantha, MLT (ASCP)

U.S.

Available

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

Elizabeth, MSCIT, BSMT (ASCP)

U.S.

Maxed Out

I can answer questions about the purpose of specific laboratory tests, and specific laboratory testing interferences. I can suggest specific questions the patient may want to ask their physician if there are further questions regarding the interpretation of their laboratory testing results. I cannot diagnose diseases or be held responsible for any information or suggestions offered. The final authority and informational resource regarding the patient's medical treatment should be their own physician.

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Recent Answers

2012-01-30 lap work done need some information about my test result:

Hello. The test results you've listed for me are from a urinalysis (a chemical analysis of your urine) and a lipid profile. All of the results of your urinalysis are normal. So are the results of your

2012-01-23 blood work:

Hi April. A basic metabolic panel is a chemistry panel of 8 tests, including sodium, potassium, chloride, carbon dioxide, BUN, creatinine, glucose, and calcium. An ANA screen tests for some connective

2012-01-16 lab:

Hi Tiffany. Mean platelet volume (MPV) is a machine-calculated measurement of the average size of your platelets. New platelets are larger, and an increased MPV occurs when increased numbers of platelets

2011-12-29 high on ALT and AST:

Hi Katia. I understand your concern for your sister, but it sounds like her doctor is doing the right thing, testing her for hepatitis. That's the most common cause of a high ALT and AST. Also, some

2011-12-29 lab:

Hi Jazmin. Squamous cells are basically just skin cells. So these cells being present in a urine sample is normal. Red blood cells are can be sign of a problem with your kidneys or an infection. But