Question 1

what is an ab blood test?

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Antibodies: Ab is a common abbreviation for antibody. This is a very broad area, so it is difficult to know the answer without more context-- it could be looking for antibodies to blood groups, to a possible current or prior infection, or possibly to some sort of specific antigen in your own body, an "auto-antibody".

Question 2

what is a sma7 blood test?

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Basic kidney fncns: It is the same as a basic metabolic profile (bmp). It includes serum levels of sodium, potassium, chloride, bicarbonate, (sodium bicarbonate) blood urea nitrogen (bun), creatinine, and glucose.  It gives a basic picture of your metabolic and renal health.

Question 3

what is the 5ac blood test?

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Bile duct cancer: This is a substace that suggests the patient has cancer of the bile ducts. By itself is not conclusive but needs additional workuo to confirm or rule out much like PSA for prostate cancer

Question 4

whats esr1 in a blood test?

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See below: This is a test that shows if some sort of inflammation or rise in an antibody is going on within you.  It is a very nonspecific test.

Question 5

what is tc in a blood test ?

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TC: This is not a common abbreviation, and I am only guessing.  It may stand for Total Cholesterol.  I would encourage you to speak with the provider who ordered the blood test so you can have this question clarified.

Question 6

could i refuse a blood test?

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Yes: But you must accept the responsibility that if something is not able to be diagnosed or missed by not getting the test the consequences are your  responsibility.. Also when you are on some medications you need to have blood work to asses treatment  and may hinder your treatment.

Question 7

how do i read my blood test?

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The most important: Numbers are the WBC white blood count the HGB hemoglobin and PLT platelets.  Also the numbers of neuts and lymphs are important which are types of whites.

Question 8

need blood test and ling scan?

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Not what we do: This is a health information site where volunteer docs based primarily in the USA answer health questions based on symptoms you post. It does not offer scripts/notes/review x-rays or do other forms of direct to patient care. We have no access to on information on how your health system works in South Africa. Contact local officials for such questions.

Question 9

what does tc blood test mean ?

Accepted Answer

"Total Cholesterol": Medicine has many acronyms. This one is probably "total cholesterol" but could stand for other things.

Question 10

how can i request a blood test?

Accepted Answer

Blood tests: Blood tests must be ordered by a healthcare provider.  You would need to see one in order to have any type of blood testing.

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