The doctor wants a differential blood count. This includes both RBCs and WBCs. She is looking to see if any have a higher/lower than normal count. That can give an idea of what is causing the problem.
Diff is short for difference.
A purple top tube is typically used for an EDTA blood test, which is used for testing whole blood for hematology studies. It is commonly used for complete blood counts (CBC) and blood cell indices.
It means "Testing not done".
The prefix is 'dif', not 'diff'. It means 'separate from'.
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blood is naturally in your body. if you eat something there will be no diff in your blood flow or blood amount.
Hematology is the study of blood. CBC stands for complete blood count, which provides information about red and white blood cells, platelets, hemoglobin, and other key components. "Diff" refers to a differential count that analyzes the types of white blood cells present, while "pit" most likely refers to platelets.
No you do not have to fast for it.
I think its by blood type cause if they mix diff. blood types, it should not be given to a person
Eos stands for eosinophils in a CBC test. Eosinophils are a type of white blood cell that helps the body fight off infections and plays a role in allergic reactions. High levels of eosinophils can indicate allergies, parasitic infections, or certain autoimmune diseases.
There is HIV testing,allergy testing,cancer blood testing,STD testing. There are different types of blood tests. They help doctors check you for diseases and different things.
CBC : Cellular Blood Count. CBC : Clinical Biochemistry. ( a course taken in college of medical studies ).