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Samantha, MLT (ASCP)

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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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Recent Answers from Samantha, MLT (ASCP)

2010-03-06 High MCV, MCHC & MCH, Low BUN & CO2:

Hi Cathy. The test results that you provided are all within normal limits. The two that are marked L (low) are only very slightly low and probably not of any clinical significance. Also, all of these

2010-03-02 Lab test:

Hi Denise, I'd be glad to try and answer your question. Present means that you have mucus n your urine. Mucus in urine can be normal, but also it can be a sign of Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), Sexually

2010-02-26 aspirin replacement:

Hi Paul. There are no other non-prescription medicines that thin the blood. Of course, there are prescription medicines that think the blood, but they also have ulcers etc. as side effects. These prescription

2010-02-17 abnormal neutrophil level:

Hi Tink. Neutrophils are one type of WBC (White Blood Cell). But without knowing how high or low the level is, I can't say much more. Neutrophils are NOT cancer cells, but a severely abnormal neutrophils

2010-02-17 rbc=10:

Hi Lynn. I'd be glad to try and answer your question. I assume that the test results you gave me were in your urine sample. Epithelial cells (non-renal) are basically just skin cells and will be found

 

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