Blood Disorders: Tests & Diagnosis

Page: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | Next
  • Lactic acid dehydrogenase (LDH)

    04/22/08, Healthwise

    Lactic acid dehydrogenase (LDH) is an enzyme that helps produce energy. It is present in almost all of the tissues in the body and becomes elevated in response to cell damage. LDH levels are measured from a sample of blood taken from a

    80
  • Epoetin beta-methoxy polyethylene glycol

    12/19/07, Healthwise

    Before using this medication, tell your doctor if you have heart disease, high blood pressure, cancer, seizures, a blood cell disorder, a blood clotting disorder, or a history of stroke, blood clots, or heart attack.

    0
  • Immunoglobulins

    08/19/08, Healthwise

    An immunoglobulins test is done to measure the level of immunoglobulins, also known as antibodies, in your blood.

    100
  • Total Serum Protein

    01/02/08, Healthwise

    A total serum protein test measures the total amount of protein in the blood. It also measures the amounts of two major groups of proteins in the blood: albumin and globulin.

    100
  • Chloride (Cl)

    04/17/08, Healthwise

    A chloride test measures the level of chloride in your blood or urine. Chloride is one of the most important electrolytes in the blood. It helps keep the amount of fluid inside and outside of your cells in balance. It also helps maintain

    100
  • Vein Scan

    11/01/06, Healthwise

    A vein scan is a nuclear scanning test to detect blood clots in the deep veins of the legs (called deep vein thrombosis). Blood clots in certain large veins of the body can break loose and travel through the bloodstream to the lungs, blocking blood f

    50
  • Magnesium (Mg)

    04/17/08, Healthwise

    A magnesium test checks the level of magnesium in the blood. Magnesium is an important electrolyte needed for proper muscle, nerve, and enzyme function. It also helps the body make and use energy and is needed to move other electroly

    100
  • Deep Vein Thrombosis - Exams and Tests

    01/15/08, Healthwise

    Deep vein thrombosis may first be suspected after a medical history and physical exam. The information gathered from these initial tests will help your doctor determine whether your risk level for having deep vein thrombosis is low, m

    100
  • Docusate and ferrous fumarate

    05/21/08, Healthwise

    Before using this medication, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have iron overload syndrome, hemolytic anemia (a lack of red blood cells), porphyria (a genetic enzyme disorder that causes symptoms affecting the skin or nerv

    50
  • Ferrous sulfate and folic acid

    05/21/08, Healthwise

    Before using this medication, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have iron overload syndrome, hemolytic anemia (a lack of red blood cells), porphyria (a genetic enzyme disorder that causes symptoms affecting the skin or nerv

    60
Page: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | Next

Filter Articles By:

In the Spotlight

Folic Acid Deficiency Symptoms

Mild folic acid deficiency anemia may not produce any symptoms, but keep this list in mind if you suspect you might have it.

Learn More »

Yahoo! Groups

Join the Conversation:

Join a Yahoo! Group and discuss topics with other members of the group.

All Blood Disorders Groups »

Search on Yahoo! Health

My Health

help

Tip of the Day

Provided by: RealAgeNov 5, 2009

Piling your favorite sandwich fixings on the right kind of bread could mean healthier blood pressure. The right choice? One hundred percent whole-grain.

Read More »

View All Tips »

Tell us what you think about Yahoo! Health - Send us your feedback