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Please explain what exactly do the lab techs test when getting blood work?
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Blood cell count: There are many tests which can be run on blood and the choice depends on the diagnosis that your dr suspects The most basic tests are blood cell counts, and measuring the blood level of few important chemicals . These basic tests give us a pretty good idea about your general state of health
Answered 3/14/2015
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