Question 1

what is hematology?

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Disorders of blood: The study of blood related disorders include such things as bleeding disorders, clotting disorders, low blood counts (anemia, low platelets, low neutrophils), high blood counts, abnormal hemoglobin, and much more.

Question 2

what exactly is hematology?

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Blood disorders: This is a subspecialty of internal medicine that deals with blood disorders. Some common issues include anemia (low red cells), bleeding disorders, thrombocytopenia (low platelets), and leukemias.

Question 3

hematology count 10 please explan?

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Confused.: Could it be that your hemoglobin is 10?  I would contact the doctor that ordered these slabs and discuss the significance.

Question 4

what exactly is hematology oncology?

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Blood and cancer: In short, it is the study of blood and cancer disorders and their treatments.

Question 5

what's the rdw in hematology?

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Indices: Rdw refers to red cell distribution width.  When the level is high or low, it makes us think of different disorders.  For example, a high level can be seen in liver disease and B12 deficiency.  A low level can be seen in iron deficiency.  Hope this helps.

Question 6

what can cause elevated basophils in hematology?

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Thanks for asking!: Increased basophil count is associated with many pathologic conditions, including: allergic reactions (drug, food), inflammation (ulcerative colitis, arthritis), endocrinopathy (diabetes, hypothyroidism), infection (chicken pox, small pox, tb, influenza), iron deficiency anemia, radiation exposure, myeloproliferative disorders, basophilic leukemia...Etc.

Question 7

what does a hematology workup for leukocytosis entail?

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Blood draw and...: Depending on the results maybe a bone marrow biopsy.
Leukocytosis - elevation in white cells - can occur with infection or inflammation.

Question 8

abs monocyte = 0.4, relative mon = 12.2% (august 2021), abs monocyte = 0.5, relative mon = 15.3% (feb 2022), abs monocyte = 0.6, relative mon = 15.8% (oct 2022). dr wants to repeat in 1 month and then possibly refer to hematology. is this necessary?

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:  Prolonged monocytosis deserves adequate explanation.  Monocytosis is often associated with chronic inflammatory conditions including collagen vascular diseases, hematologic, and malignant disorders.

Question 9

why might someone have to see a hematology oncologist?

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Multiple: Anemia, thrombocytopenia, leukopenia, polycythemia, leukocytosis, thrombocytosis, lytic bone lesions, any leukemia or lymphoma and other cancers.

Question 10

in hematology, what does pcv mean?

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It means: Polycythemia vera. Meaning excessive production of RBC

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