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This information can be used to help physician's diagnose and monitor anemia (a low hemoglobin level) and polycythemia vera (a high hemoglobin level).
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What do hematological tests measure?
hemoglobin concentration,pcv,ESR,
What diseases are caused from hemoglobin a1c deficiency?
Diabetes is caused by a hemoglobin a1c deficiency. Hemoglobin a1c tests are used in the diagnosis of diabetes.Monitoring the hemoglobin a1c in type-1 diabetic patients may improve treatment.
Which of the following laboratory tests would be abnormal for a patient with anemia?
Hematocrit and hemoglobin
Which mineral tests are the most helpful?
Streak is one of the most useful tests
Why are hemoglobin and hematocrit tests of limited usefulness in the assessment of iron status?
They are late indicators of iron deficiency
What does it mean when results in lab show trace of hemoglobin?
Hemoglobin are red blood cells so if your doing a murder case and the find a trace of hemoglobin it means they have found blood. That's When they would run tests to see if it belongs to the victim or the murderer.
What do portable pulse oximeters do?
Pulse oximeters are devices that monitor the saturation of one's hemoglobin. A portable pulse oximeter is useful for those who need to monitor their hemoglobin while traveling.
What are the features of immunochemical tests?
Immunochemical tests can detect up to 0.7 mg of hemoglobin in the stool and do not require dietary restrictions. Immunochemical tests are not accurate for screening for stomach cancer, are more sensitive than hemoccult.
How serious is a hemoglobin count of 16.5 in a woman?
A hemoglobin of 16.5 is actually considered normal for a woman. If it is any higher, that is when a doctor will show concern and order other tests to determine why it is too high.
What blood test tests your iron level?
Hemoglobin is one way which indicates if someone is anemic and hydration of a person.
What are the different reasons for taking capillary blood samples and what are these tests called?
Some primary care capillary blood tests include tests for blood sugar, mononucleosis rapid testing, lead testing, or hemoglobin/hematocrit.
How is a diagnosis of lice infestation confirmed?
Blood tests or other laboratory tests are not useful in diagnosing lice infestations.
