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What is the main purpose of Complete Blood Count (CBC) test?
What is the main purpose of Complete Blood Count (CBC) test?
- Evaluate overall health and screen for anemia, infection, and inflammation (correct)
- Diagnose bone fractures and muscle injuries
- Monitor dental health and oral hygiene
- Examine the function of the liver and pancreas
In what case may there be an increase in the amount of eosinophils as per the text?
In what case may there be an increase in the amount of eosinophils as per the text?
- Following a viral infection
- In case of allergies (correct)
- After an injury
- During a bacterial infection
Which component is measured in the CBC test to determine the total number of white blood cells?
Which component is measured in the CBC test to determine the total number of white blood cells?
- Hemoglobin level
- White Blood Cells count (correct)
- Red Blood Cell (RBC) count
- Hematocrit level
What does the Hematocrit measure according to the text?
What does the Hematocrit measure according to the text?
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What test is used to monitor treatment that may affect blood cells, such as chemotherapy or radiation therapy?
What test is used to monitor treatment that may affect blood cells, such as chemotherapy or radiation therapy?
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What does the ESR test measure?
What does the ESR test measure?
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Why is the ESR test considered a nonspecific test?
Why is the ESR test considered a nonspecific test?
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What does an increase in the number of proteins in the blood lead to?
What does an increase in the number of proteins in the blood lead to?
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What physical properties do the Red Blood Cell indices provide information on?
What physical properties do the Red Blood Cell indices provide information on?
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What does Mean Platelet Volume (MPV) measure?
What does Mean Platelet Volume (MPV) measure?
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