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Absolute neutrophil count
this refers to the number of a particular type of white blood cell (neutrophil) per volume of blood. Neutrophils are important for fighting infections Acute – disease or symptoms of rapid onset or sho [..]
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Alanine Transaminase
this is a blood test used in the diagnosis and study of acute liver disease. Alkaline phosphatase (ALP)
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Allergy
an extreme sensitivity to a substance, which may need to be avoided. Alopecia
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anaemia
occurs when the number of red blood cells per volume of blood is reduced. Anaesthetic
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Analgesic
medication used to reduce pain. Antibiotic
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Anti-emetic
medicines that controls nausea and vomiting. Anti-fungal
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Anti-pyretic
medications that reduce fever (pyrexia) by lowering the body temperature, for example, paracetamol. Aspartate transaminase (AST)
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biopsy
the removal of a small piece of tissue from an organ or part of the body for microscopic examination. Blood Count (BC)
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Blood group
this is how a person’s blood may be classified and the most common types are A,B, AB and O. Blood transfusion
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bone marrow
this spongy material in the centre of the large bones produces all the different blood cells. Catheter
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