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Samantha, MLT (ASCP)

U.S.

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Expertise

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

Experience in the area

I have been the chemistry supervisor at the hopsital where I work for 11 years. I am an MLT (ASCP)which means I am board certified.

Education/Credentials

Associate's Degree, Medical Lab Technician, 1997.

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User	Date	K	C	P	Comments
tiffany	01/16/12	10	10	10	thanks!
sadaf	12/30/11	10	10	10
natasha	12/24/11	10	10	10
david	11/27/11	10	10	10
Gina	11/15/11	10	10	10	Thank you so much for that explanation .....

Recent Answers from Samantha, MLT (ASCP)

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

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