Can a complete blood count detect cancer

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Avatar m tn You can not assume that a normal wbc means you don't have a std. You need proper std testing done to know your status. A cbc is meaningless for knowing your std status.
Avatar f tn I had a complete blood count with differential yesterday that showed normal values for all ranges. Is this sufficient to show no HIV or is that a separate test?
Avatar n tn Sixteen months ago I had a blood test done and my white blood cell had a reading of 3.5 five months later it went up to 4.07 I went for a spleen an liver scan which was ok except some fat around the liver.Now I am having pain on my left side high in the rib area.Should I be worried that I may have Leukemia.I do not have any other symptoms.by the way I must say that I was treated for Pylori between blood tests.
Avatar m tn A complete blood count (CBC) is a blood test used to evaluate your overall health and detect a wide range of disorders, including anemia, infection and leukemia.
Avatar m tn You have done a few tests. A complete metabolic panel and complete blood count would point to abnormalities in multiple systems in your body. However, you are also describing neurological symptoms. If you can't get a firm answer and your labs look clean (what is thick blood? Who told you this and what did they do to determine why?) see a good internal medicine doctor at a major medical center and keep pushing until you get an answer.
Avatar n tn CA125 blood tests are also used but not terribly reliable in initial diagnosis. Basically the confirmation that it is indeed OVCA is usually during surgery or occasionally with a biopsy.
Avatar f tn I know all the scary possibilities this can be, and I have a doctor’s appointment coming up, but I just want to know what all the benign possibilities can be. Can a matted lymph node ever be a shotty node, and what else can cause a matted node to stick around for this long?
Avatar f tn Your results look normal (meaning no liver damage) as ALT is normal/bordeline but where is your HBV DNA (virus count)? the recommendations are to monitor liver yearly through blood tests (DNA, ALT, AST, , Bilirubin, ALpha phoetoprotein) and do an ultrasound, or better a fibroscan.
Avatar n tn Are there any other signs or symptoms present? Chest x-ray, complete blood count and complete medical and physical examination is needed to help with the diagnosis. It would be best to see your doctor to rule out any differentials and to reach a complete diagnosis. Take care and regards.
Avatar n tn Hey guys I have a question: Do you know if they check your T cell count in a CBC test?
Avatar f tn No, a CBC (Complete Blood Count) doesn’t look for HCV at all. A person has to specifically request screening for Hep C. If you believe you’ve been recently exposed, it takes a couple of months for antibodies to develop and become detectable in the blood.
Avatar f tn If your doctor is looking at your blood counts and other tests, he can suspect a viral load if the WBC count is pretty high or pretty low. But if you had unprotected sex with a partner whose STD status is not known or is dubious, you need a complete STD panel (different from normal blood tests) to know if you have contacted any STD. Hope this helps. Take care! The medical advice given should not be considered a substitute for medical care provided by a doctor who can examine you.
Avatar f tn I was wondering if anyone has had several CBC's and had slightly elevated white blood count? The last 3-4 times in which I've had a complete blood count they notice that it's elevated but not to the point where it becomes a concern ( so the doctor says) but I still find it strange.
Avatar f tn Bleeding from a wound Bleeding in your digestive or urinary tract Frequent blood donation Heavy menstrual periods Nosebleeds When to see a doctor A low hemoglobin count is often discovered during a complete blood count test. If your test reveals you have a low hemoglobin count, ask your doctor what this means for you. Make an appointment if you have signs and symptoms If you experience signs and symptoms of a low hemoglobin count, make an appointment with your doctor.
Avatar m tn I had a complete blood count, and a complete metabolic panel. Is it hinting at cancer? The A/G Ratio was 2.8 Platelet count was 246 and the MCV was 93 BUN 23.1 BUN /Creatine was 19.1 WBC 7.4 RBC 5.43 hemoglobin 17 Hematrocrit 50.6 lymphs 27, lymphs absolute 2.0 Everything is towards the high side of normal. I am also showing I have Lyme Disease.
Avatar f tn The number of white blood cells (WBCs) in the blood. The WBC is usually measured as part of the CBC (complete blood count). White blood cells are the infection-fighting cells in the blood. There are different types of white blood cells, including neutrophils (polymorphonuclear leukocytes; PMNs), band cells (slightly immature neutrophils), T-type lymphocytes (T cells), B-type lymphocytes (B cells), monocytes, eosinophils, and basophils.
Avatar f tn hbvdna pcr fibroscan or biopsy which are the only test to detect liver damage, all the rest can t, if we dont know if liver has damage or not we cannot even talk about a therapy alt/ast alinia (nitazoxanide) or interferon are the only safe immune modulatory drugs that have effect on hbv.
Avatar f tn i just feel bad for the last 6 months. my doctor did a complete blood work test. no arthritis or inflammation was not found. my CBC came back as followed. wbc was 14.1 rbc was 5.45 hematocrit was46.7 absolute neutrophils was 11018. everything else was in normal range. he seems concerned and wants to redo the test in a few weeks. what could this possible be. since platlets are normal could it still be a form of cancer.
Avatar n tn I had several blood tests taken, including the Complete Blood Count and the CA 125 test and a pregnancy test (along with an HIV test). Everything came back negative/normal except for my CBC, in which my white blood cell count was low. My doctor scheduled me for a CAT scan which I will take next Wednesday, along with a second round of ultrasounds next Friday.
Avatar f tn No, full body scanners at airport cannot detect cancer or inflammation. A yellow patch on full body scanner means that the thing is not a part of the body. The scanner can detect any prosthesis, stent, implants, and other things like colostomy bags, and other metallic or non-metallic things etc. Maybe he had some operation in childhood or there is some implant that is coming up as a yellow square.
Avatar m tn Blood to blood transmission requires gaping wounds from both people.