Question 1

What is the CA 125 blood test?

Accepted Answer

A CA 125 test measures the amount of the protein CA 125 (cancer antigen 125) in the blood. This test may be used to monitor certain cancers during and after treatment.

Question 2

The blood test is showing a hs-CRP of 20. What should I do?

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A CRP level of less than 10 mg/L is considered normal. CRP levels between 10 and 100 mg/L indicate mild to moderate inflammation, while levels above 100 mg/L indicate severe inflammation.

Question 3

What are the signs when you have kidney problems?

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Nausea and vomiting, muscle cramps, loss of appetite, swelling via feet and ankles, dry, itchy skin, shortness of breath, trouble sleeping, urinating either too much or too little.

Question 4

What does a positive RPR blood test mean?

Accepted Answer

A positive test result may mean that you have syphilis. If the screening test is positive, the next step is to confirm the diagnosis with a more specific test for syphilis, such as FTA-ABS.

Question 5

What is a PBS test for blood?

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A peripheral blood smear (PBS) test is a technique healthcare providers use to examine your red and white blood cells and your platelets under a microscope.

Question 6

What does 'RFT' mean?

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RFT stands for renal function test.

Question 7

What is the importance of a blood work before an MRI scan?

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It is important to do blood work, especially KFT to prevent kidney damage. If you have an existing kidney disease or ailment then the dye given during MRI might  worsen your kidney functioning.

Question 8

What is the TORCH panel blood test?

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The TORCH screen is a group of blood tests. These tests check for several different infections in a newborn. The full form of TORCH is toxoplasmosis, rubella cytomegalovirus, herpes simplex, and HIV. However, it can also contain other newborn infections.

Question 9

What is a widal blood test?

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The Widal test is an advanced test to check for antibodies that your body makes against the salmonella bacteria that causes typhoid fever.

Question 10

What is a ceruloplasmin blood test?

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A ceruloplasmin test is a blood test to check your ceruloplasmin levels. Ceruloplasmin is a protein your liver makes. It binds to copper and carries it throughout your body. If you have low ceruloplasmin, it can point to a genetic condition called Wilson disease, a copper deficiency or other medical conditions

Question 11

What is normal urea in blood?

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The normal range of urea nitrogen in blood or serum is 5 to 20 mg/dl, or 1.8 to 7.1 mmol urea per liter.

Question 12

If blood urea count is 136. Is it too dangerous?

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136 is a very high number. This indicates that your kidneys are not functioning properly. You are recommended to consult with a nephrologist at the earliest.

Question 13

What does a positive result on a blood test mean?

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A positive test result means that the substance or condition being tested for was found. Positive test results also can mean that the amount of a substance being tested for is higher or lower than normal.

Question 14

What is a GGT blood test done for?

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GGT test is often done to evaluate liver diseases.

Question 15

What does 'blood urea nitrogen' indicate in a lab test report?

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The BUN test measures the amount of urea nitrogen in your blood. Urea nitrogen is a waste product that your kidneys remove from your blood.

Question 16

How many quantities of urea are in 100ml of blood?

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The normal range of urea in 100 ml of human blood is about 17- 30 mg.

Question 17

What is a painless blood test?

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Painless blood tests are tests that are done hypodermically or non-hypodermically using needles or lancets which draw blood but doesn't cause pain.

Question 18

How can we reduce urea levels in our blood?

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Blood urea levels can be lowered by consuming less protein and avoiding products that contain creatinine

Question 19

How to manage chronic kidney disease?

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To manage chronic kidney disease effectively one needs to manage blood pressure, control weight, eat healthy and get enough sleep. Additionally, consult with a nephrologist to monitor your condition better.

Question 20

What does PDMA stand for?

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It stands for prescription drug marketing act.

Question 21

What does PPA stand for?

Accepted Answer

Phenylpropalomine

Question 22

What does it mean if a Troponin I blood test shows 16.0?

Accepted Answer

16 is very high. It means either you have any heart muscle injury or have recentely had a heart attack.

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