| Hematology |
Includes these common tests:
| Red Blood Cell Count Low RBC suggest anemia. High RBC can indicate lung disease, too little oxygen.. |
White Blood Cell Count High WBC usually means infections. Rarely it can mean blood cancer. Low WBC can be seen in viral infections, drug reactions, etc. |
Differential Count This is a test of the different types of white blood cells. Abnormal count may mean allergy, infection, parasites, etc. |
| Coagulation Studies These include PT and PTT to detect bleeding disorders such as hemophilia. |
Platelet Count High platelet count may be seen in blood cancers. Low count may mean malaria, viral infection, etc. |
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