Question 1

how does a cbc identify inflammation or infection? just got test results. need to understand them.

Accepted Answer

Neutrophil count: All laboratory results need to be interpreted in the clinical context and the doctor who ordered the tests is usually in the best position to do that. Talk to the doctor who ordered the tests. Having said that, high neutrophil count is an indicator of inflammation. However, it would help to have the complete report.

Question 2

grandpa has abnormal cbc results?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor.: CBC results are used to help aiding in many different diagnosis, ranging from anemias, infections (viral, parasite, bacteria), platelet disorders, blood loss, etc...  The patient should see a doctor to analyze what the abnormal results are and what further treatment is needed.

Question 3

how long should it take to report cbc results?

Accepted Answer

Ask doc.: CBC is a routine test and even in the slowest lab in the most remote part of the country with ancient equipment can't take more than a day to report out. It could sit for several days on your docs desk though...

Question 4

grandfather has abnormal cbc results, what to do?

Accepted Answer

Autonomy rules: Unless granddad is mentally disabled, he's discussed his results with his physician and has been advised what to do. There are hundreds of different possible abnormalities of the cbc, and if you're actually the caregiver, you'll be instructed what to do. Otherwise, it's his business. You must care very much about him to have asked and i hope his health recovers.

Question 5

hello, i wanted some help interpreting my cbc results.

Accepted Answer

Context needed: Context, such as symptoms/ purely screening, will be needed and dynamics, previous values and medical conditions being followed to allow for the comments to be meaningful.

Question 6

dr. reordering a cbc test due to abnormal results, should i worry?

Accepted Answer

No : Repeating an abnormal result is not unusual and by itself is not a reason to worry.

Question 7

in my cbc result, it says there that my band is zero.  what does it mean?

Accepted Answer

Normal: Band cells usually appear only in times of infection or stress

Question 8

whether for physical or to isolate a medical condition, does it matter if i have a cbc as fasting or nonfast for accurate results?

Accepted Answer

Fasting not needed: If CBC is the only test being conducted fasting is not needed and will not affect the results. If you will also have fasting glucose and lipids tested, then it would be prudent to fast for at least 9 hours before blood draw.

Question 9

i did a cbc (hemogram), what results are normal?

Accepted Answer

What did you do?: To do this by hand requires old instruments that are not very accurate. You will probably want to ask the manufacturer for a reference range for each component of the exam. Don't be too upset if they fall outside as it's difficult to be precise if you're doing it as a science project.

Question 10

will holding your breath for over a minute during your cbc change the results?

Accepted Answer

No.: Try it and see.  This will certainly influence some lab tests, but the CBC is just a measure of the number of cells in your blood none of which changes in any significant way over short spans of time or with changes in respiration.

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Hello, i wanted some help interpreting my cbc results.

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Dr. reordering a cbc test due to abnormal results, should i worry?

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In my cbc result, it says there that my band is zero. what does it mean?

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Whether for physical or to isolate a medical condition, does it matter if i have a cbc as fasting or nonfast for accurate results?

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I did a cbc (hemogram), what results are normal?

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Will holding your breath for over a minute during your cbc change the results?

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