Blood Disorders: Tests & Diagnosis

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  • Thick and thin blood smears for malaria

    05/16/07, Healthwise

    Doctors use thick and thin blood smears to determine whether you have malaria. If one test is negative and no parasites are found, you will have repeated blood smears every 8 hours for a couple of days to confirm that there is no malaria

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  • Ammonia

    01/02/08, Healthwise

    An ammonia test measures the amount of ammonia in the blood. Most ammonia in the body forms when protein is broken down by bacteria in the intestines. The liver normally converts ammonia into urea, which is then eliminated in urin

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  • Liver Function Panel

    08/20/07, Healthwise

    A liver (hepatic) function panel is a blood test to check how well the liver is working. This test measures the blood levels of total protein, albumin, bilirubin, and liver enzymes. High or low levels may mean that liver d

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  • Bone Marrow Aspiration and Biopsy

    11/26/08, Healthwise

    A bone marrow biopsy removes a small amount of bone and a small amount of fluid and cells from inside the bone (bone marrow). A bone marrow aspiration removes only the marrow. These tests are often done to find the reason for many blo

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  • Venogram

    09/11/07, Healthwise

    A venogram is an X-ray test that takes pictures of blood flow through the veins in a certain area of the body.

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  • Cold Agglutinins

    06/12/08, Healthwise

    A cold agglutinins blood test is done to check for conditions that cause the body to make certain types of antibodies called cold agglutinins. Cold agglutinins are normally made by the immune system in response to infection. They caus

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  • Gastrin

    04/11/08, Healthwise

    A gastrin test measures the level of the hormone gastrin in the blood. Gastrin is produced by cells called G cells in the stomach lining. When food enters the stomach, G cells trigger the release of gastrin in the blood. As blood levels o

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  • Schilling Test

    02/08/07, Healthwise

    A Schilling 24-hour urine test is done to evaluate whether vitamin B12 is being absorbed by the body. It is usually done when the results of a vitamin B12 blood test are low. The body needs this B vitamin to make blood cells and to mainta

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  • Folic Acid Deficiency Anemia - Exams and Tests

    12/23/08, Healthwise

    If your health professional suspects folic acid deficiency anemia, he or she will ask about your medical history and conduct a physical exam. Be sure to discuss:

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  • Jaundice in Newborns (Hyperbilirubinemia) - Exams and Tests

    05/27/08, Healthwise

    Your baby's doctor will do a physical exam and take a medical history to diagnose jaundice. As part of the medical history, the doctor may ask questions about:

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