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Complete blood count (CBC) is one of the most commonly ordered blood tests. The
complete blood count is the calculation of the cellular (formed elements) of blood.
Special machines that analyze the different components of blood in less than a minute
A major portion of the complete blood count is the measure of the concentration of white
Blood typing
Blood typing is a method to tell what type of blood you have. Blood typing is
done so you can safely donate your blood or receive a blood transfusion. It is also done to
see if you have a substance called Rh factor on the surface of your red blood cells. Your
blood type is based on whether or not certain proteins are on your red blood cells. These
proteins are called antigens. Your blood type (or blood group) depends on what types
Screening test
procedures that can be applied rapidly and easily to the target population. A screening
programme must include all the core components in the screening process from inviting
the target population to accessing effective treatment for individuals diagnosed with
disease.
Cross matching
Cross matching is a way for your healthcare provider to test your blood against a
donor's blood to make sure they are fully compatible. Crossmatching takes 45 minutes to
an hour. It's essentially a trial transfusion done in test tubes to see exactly how your blood
Coagulation studies
Coagulation tests measure your blood’s ability to clot, and how long it takes to
clot. Testing can help your doctor assess your risk of excessive bleeding or developing
Ultrasound
Ultrasound imaging uses sound waves to produce pictures of the inside of the
body. It is used to help diagnose the causes of pain, swelling and infection in the body's
internal organs and to examine a baby in pregnant women and the brain and hips in
infants. It's also used to help guide biopsies, diagnose heart conditions, and assess
damage after a heart attack. Ultrasound is safe, noninvasive, and does not use ionizing
radiation.
Urinalysis
detect and/or measure several substances in the urine, such as byproducts of normal and
HEMATOLOGY
Screening test
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