Question 1

how does blood test, immunocap, help your primary care doctor treat allergies and asthma, especially when you're already on medicine for both?

Accepted Answer

Guidance: One benefit is rather simple. If the food panel is included, you can know  potential triggers to avoid simply by not eating them. The others are less so.You can be aware of which airborne allergens your system doesn't work well with, and likely increase meds if they follow a particular season.For some it just confirms what they thought all along so they feel better about self medicating.

Question 2

what is a sma7 blood test?

Accepted Answer

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

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 4

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 5

what does an ipep blood test detect?

Accepted Answer

Please spell it out: It would help if you could describe the test you have in mind.. If your doctor ordered the test, it would be prudent to ask her/him.

Question 6

high rcdw in a blood test. is it bad?

Accepted Answer

Big picture: Red cell size distribution width can be high simply from donating blood, or from early iron deficiency before anemia or any of several non-problems. And reference ranges are set so that several percent of healthies fall outside. Your history, physical exam and other labs are what matter; ignore a lone high rdw.

Question 7

how often should you have a blood test?

Accepted Answer

Several times daily: In theory, one can have small amounts of blood taken several times a day as required for good medical care.  It is in fact unusual to need such repetitive testing in short intervals.

Question 8

why might i need to retake a blood test?

Accepted Answer

Many reasons: Some blood tests require that you do them several times to get an idea of how your body is responding to certain internal or external cues (disease, exercise, medication, etc), and this is done over time.  Sometimes a blood test gives an unexpected result, and a repeat test is performed to assure accuracy of the test or require additional studies.

Question 9

what is a high osmo calc 282 blood test?

Accepted Answer

Unclear question: Laboratories report calculate osmolarity based on electrolyte levels, BUN and Glucose. 282 is a normal level. If your doctor has any concern, s/he can ask for a measured value of osmolarity. In some instances the gap between the calucated and measured values provides additional information.

Question 10

how to interpret my blood test dc report?

Accepted Answer

Your own doctor: You have an absolute right to a full explanation from your care provider. Nobody here can do more than help with some minor detail. Be assertive and you will get the answers you need from someone who knows you.

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