Explain the two different groupings of white blood cells (Granulocytes vs Agranulocytes), and the types of white blood cells found in each and their functions. An individual is suffering from sickle cell anemia. Describe how their test results (hematocrit, hemoglobin, blood smea...
Causes shown here are commonly associated with high hemoglobin. Work with your doctor or another health care professional to get an accurate diagnosis. Your doctor will interpret a rise in hemoglobin together with other tests, such as RBC, hematocrit, and red blood cell indices. 1) High Altitude...
Several nutritional surveys have shown that African-American children have lower mean hematocrit and hemoglobin values than white children. While the high prevalence of both alpha and beta thalassemias in African-American children can partly account for the lower hematologic values, the remaining ...
Production of M protein by the abnormal plasma cells causes high protein levels in the blood. The extra protein can lodge in the kidneys and obstruct blood flow. The abnormal protein can be directly toxic to the cells in the kidneys, as well. The kidneys may become functionally impaired and ...
In addition, you'll be asked to return for another blood test after a specific period of time so your doctor can check that your hemoglobin and hematocrit levels are improving. To treat vitamin B12 deficiency, your doctor may recommend that you take a vitamin B12 supplement. ...
Doctors often order blood cell counts as part of a blood test to determine if a person is within the normal range for red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets, hemoglobin, and hematocrit. This type of test is called a complete blood count, or CBC. The results can indicate a num...
Other blood tests may help determine the level of dehydration including: Hemoglobin and red blood cell counts may be elevated because the blood is more concentrated with water loss from the intravascular space. Kidney function tests including BUN and creatinine may be elevated, and this is one way...
Anemia is defined as a low number of red blood cells. In a routine blood test, anemia is reported as a low hemoglobin or hematocrit. Hemoglobin is the main protein in your red blood cells. It carries oxygen and delivers it throughout your body. If you have anemia, your hemoglobin level...
A 20-year-old patient of Eastern European origin with a history of cyanotic congenital heart disease was admitted to our department with an extremely high hematocrit and elevated hemoglobin levels (70% and 22g/dL, respectively). Prominent clubbing of the digits was evident (Figure 1). Assessment...
What causes low red blood cell count, hemoglobin, and hematocrit? What causes thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura? What is elevated platelets called? What causes high monocytes and eosinophils? What does large blood platelets mean? What are the side effects of low platelets?