Category: Colitis
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Complete blood count with Differential (CBC with DIFF): Platelets
Platelets are fragments of large cells called megakaryocytes that are involved in blood clotting. High Platelet count are seen in: – inflammatory diseases such as vasculitis, inflammatory arthritis – Bleeding, iron deficiency, hemolytic anemia – Trauma, burn, heart attack – Chronic infections – Allergic reactions – Lymphoma, cancer – Medications Low Platelet count are seen…
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Complete blood count with Differential (CBC with DIFF): Red Blood Cells
Red Blood Cells carry oxygen and changes in the number of these cells can cause significant problems. Red blood cells (RBCs) are decreased with: – Iron deficiency Anemia – Bleeding – Kidney disease – Cancer – Medications – Vitamin deficiency – Radiation – Pregnancy – Overhydration Red blood cells (RBCs) are increased with: – Lung…
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Complete blood count with Differential (CBC with DIFF): White Blood Cells
White blood cell count is commonly ordered even though it has no value as a screening test. White blood Cells include – Mostly Neutrophils (60-70%) – Lymphocytes (30-40%) – Monocytes (2-8%) – Eosinophils (1-4%) – Band or Immature Neutrophils (0-3%). These appear with severe infections when there is recruitment of neutrophils mature or immature in…
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