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Laboratory Testing

Before a doctor can diagnose a patient, laboratory tests such as blood work are required.

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Is 8.79 high TSH?

Yes, a TSH level of 8.79 is considered high and may indicate hypothyroidism, where the thyroid gland is underactive. Normal TSH levels typically range from about 0.4 to 4.0 mIU/L, although reference ranges can vary slightly by laboratory. If you have a TSH level this high, it’s important to consult a healthcare professional for further evaluation and possible treatment.

Do you need to fast before a blood test for vitamin d?

All blood tests require fasting, in order to be sure of their accuracy.

What is meant by sgpt and sgot?

SGOT= Serum Glutamic Oxaloacetic Transaminase.

SGPT= Serum Glutamic Pyruvic Transaminase.

Do onions have opium in them?

Yes little amou.t of ..but onion contain sulpur in highly amount. Thats why while going to bed in dinner people use to take onion for deep snap

What does low specific gravity means in materials?

It means that the material has a low density. The practical implication is

that a lot of it doesn't weigh much.

Recently had a blood test and was advices my rdw rbc auto rto was high 15.2 mean?

RDW (Red blood cell Distribution Width) -

Describes how much your red blood cells differ in size from one another. The lower the number, the more uniform in size. A RDW under 15.0% is considered "normal". A RDW of 15.2% is not significantly high and shouldn't be cause for concern.

Is a high MCV dangerous?

my MCV is high 98 is that dangerous?

What is the use of disposable gloves?

Disposable gloves keep you from catching disease or contaminating a sample.

What foods and drinks to avoid during 24 hour urine collection for 51HAA?

you should eat a foods with low iodine. This includes all proccessed foods. ( fast food, fozen dinners and sea food)

What does low neutophilis in blood work mean?

Well this is one of the main five types of WBC in the body. They do many thing for the body and or the most abundant of all types of WBC.

Range from 54-62% typically

Decreases values COULD mean (just naming a few out of the millions of loss causes)

Chemo for cancer treatment

Bacterial/viral infection.

Aplastic anemia

Vitamin B12 defincsncy

Lead poisoning

Radiation exposure

Folate defincsncy

And some forms of cancer can cause this

Good luck!

Can you eat before taking a Modified Barium Swallow test?

Yes. as a speech pathologist who has performed the exam since it was developed the answer has always been yes.

Why was the one gene one protein hypothesis altered to one gene one polypeptide hypothesis?

Because one gene codes for one polypeptide and some proteins are made of more than one polypeptide and stuck together after translation of the genes that code for these polypeptides.

Not sure if there ever was a one gene one protein hypothesis or if its just something they teach in schools to avoid overcomplicating things.

What is the average cost for a cbc blood test?

The average cost for a CBC blood test can range from $20 to $100, depending on the location and where the test is done. Additional fees may apply for interpretation of results or if the test is done as part of a larger panel. It is advisable to check with the specific healthcare provider or lab for accurate pricing.