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… urine. It also checks your levels of protein, sugar, blood cells, or other substances in your urine. A urine test may … Abnormal: Cloudy urine can be caused by pus ( white blood cells ), blood ( red blood cells ), sperm, bacteria, yeast, crystals, mucus, or a …
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… (such as bacteria, fungi , or viruses), white blood cells , sugar (glucose), cancer cells, and other substances. Pericardiocentesis may also be … or weeks. Pericardiocentesis Normal: No bacteria or cancer cells are present in the pericardial fluid. Few or no white …
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… What is cervical cancer? Cervical cancer occurs when cancer cells start growing in the tissues of the cervix . The … papillomavirus (HPV) test. If the results show abnormal cells or signs of high-risk HPV, you may need other tests. … Lowering Your Risk A screening test can find cervical cell changes that can lead to cervical cancer. Regular …
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… of a biopsy may include the following: Normal No abnormal cells are found. This usually means that the human … papillomavirus (HPV) is not present. Abnormal Abnormal cells called koilocytes are found. Koilocyte cells collected from the genital or anal areas are abnormal. …
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… of the hormone gastrin in the blood. Gastrin is produced by cells, called G cells, in the stomach lining. When food enters the stomach, G cells trigger the release of gastrin in the blood. As blood …
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… a mineral needed for hemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen. Iron is also needed for energy, … 70% of the body's iron is bound to hemoglobin in red blood cells . The rest is bound to other proteins, such as … or ferritin, or stored in body tissues. When red blood cells die, their iron is released and carried by transferrin …
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… germs. Your baby’s immune system is made of organs and cells that work together to protect them. Two important … parts of the immune system are antibodies and memory cells. Antibodies help kill harmful germs. Memory cells help the immune system respond quickly to an infection …
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… levels. Fat-soluble vitamins These are stored in the body's cells. They are not passed out of the body as easily as … enzyme needed for protein metabolism; helps make red blood cells. Meat, fish, poultry, vegetables, fruits. Folate … acid) Part of an enzyme needed for making DNA and new cells, especially red blood cells. Leafy green vegetables …
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… therapy uses radiation, such as X-rays, to destroy cancer cells. The radiation damages the genetic material of the cells so that they can't grow. Radiation damages normal cells as well as cancer cells. But the normal cells can …
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… markers (called antigens ) on the surface of red blood cells. Blood type tests may also be done to see if two … one of four blood types: A, B, AB, or O. If your red blood cells have: The A antigen. You have type A blood. The liquid … the antibodies in your plasma will destroy the donor blood cells. This is called a transfusion reaction, and it occurs …
