Title : Mantoux skin test
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| Short Description : Medical Procedure
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Description : The Mantoux skin test is used to determine if a person has been infected with the Tuberculosis bacteria. If a person has had tuberculosis before or have been exposed to tuberculosis bacteria or have been immunised against TB (BCG), then a positive skin test reaction is expected. A negative reaction suggests that the person have not been exposed to tuberculosis. The significance of a positive reaction depends on the circumstances and the size of the reaction (hard swelling) on the skin
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Procedure: This test is given by an injection of old diluted tuberculin under the skin in the arm. The results are checked after 2-3 days. A positive reaction is measured by the size of the lump that forms over the site of injection.
Scratching the test site will cause infection and should be discouraged. The test site should be kept clear and uncovered during those few days. Normal activities such as sports, showering, etc are permitted. |
| Title : MCH, MCHC, MCV
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| Short Description : Blood test |
MCH (mean corpuscular hemoglobin) See Full Blood Count (FBC)
MCHC (mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration) See Full Blood Count (FBC)
MCV (mean corpuscular volume) See Full Blood Count (FBC
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| Title : Platelet count |
| Short Description : Blood test. |
| Description :Explanation of Test: Platelets are the smallest components of the blood and its activity is necessary for blood clotting. This test is useful in evaluation of bleeding disorders and in assessing effects of cancer treatment on platelet numbers. Patients with leukemia or dengue hemorrhagic fever may have platelet count below 50 X 109/L. |
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Reference range: 140-440 X 109/L
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