Blood Disorders: Tests & Diagnosis

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  • Immunoglobulins

    08/19/08, Healthwise

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

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  • 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.

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  • 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

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  • 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

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  • 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

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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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  • 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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