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Sickle Cell Diagnosis: Tests, Results & Interpretation
How is sickle cell disease diagnosed? See the laboratory tests used to identify haemoglobin variants and understand common sickle cell results.
Mikaiah Oyepintemi
AuthorMedical Laboratory Scientist & Healthcare Communicator
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Mikaiah Oyepintemi is a Medical Laboratory Scientist and science writer specializing in laboratory medicine, diagnostics, public health, and healthcare communication. His work focuses on translating complex scientific and medical concepts into accurate, accessible content that helps readers understand diagnostic testing and the role of laboratory medicine in healthcare.
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Hepatitis Testing: Types of Tests and What Results Mean
Talk about hepatitis testing, including blood tests for hepatitis A, B, C, D and E, common markers, liver tests, and what positive or negative results mean.
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HIV Testing: Types, Window Periods and Results Explained
HIV testing is the process of determining whether a person has been infected with human immunodeficiency virus. Depending on the test, HIV testing can detect antibodies produced by the immune system, the HIV p24 antigen, or HIV RNA. Different tests have different detection window periods, and a reactive screening result requires appropriate follow-up testing before an HIV diagnosis is established.
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Full Blood Count (FBC): What It Measures and Why It Matters
A Full Blood Count (FBC) is a blood test that measures different types of blood cells and related parameters, including red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets, haemoglobin, haematocrit and red blood cell indices. It can help healthcare professionals investigate conditions such as anaemia, infection, inflammation and certain blood disorders.
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Liver Function Tests: How Blood Tests Detect Liver Disease
Understand how liver function tests assess liver health, what ALT, AST, bilirubin, ALP, albumin, and GGT measure, and why these blood tests matter.
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Type 2 Diabetes and Laboratory Testing: Everything You Need to Know
Let's talk about Type 2 diabetes, its symptoms, risk factors, diagnosis, and the laboratory tests, including HbA1c and blood glucose, that help detect and monitor the condition.
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Thyroid Function Tests: Understanding the Blood Tests That Assess Thyroid Health
See what thyroid function tests measure, including TSH, Free T3, and Free T4. Learn how these blood tests diagnose thyroid disorders and monitor thyroid health.
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Kidney Function Tests: A Guide to Monitoring Kidney Health
See what kidney function tests measure, including creatinine, eGFR, and urinalysis. Discover how these tests help detect kidney disease and monitor kidney health.
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What Is Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA)? Understanding the Blood Test That Can Detect Prostate Problems
See how the PSA blood test works, what causes elevated PSA levels, and how this important laboratory test supports prostate health and early cancer detection.
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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS): Causes, Symptoms, and Diagnosis
Discover what Polycystic Ovary Syndrome is. Its causes, symptoms, and diagnosis. A clear, research-based guide to this common hormonal disorder.
