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Clear, practical explanations of common blood tests and blood disorders, written for patients and families.
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When should you see a hematologist? 10 signs not to ignore
A hematologist is a doctor who specialises in diseases of the blood, bone marrow and lymph nodes. You should see one if you have unexplained or persistent anemia, abnormal blood counts, easy bruising or bleeding, unusual blood clots, enlarged lymph nodes or spleen, or a family history of an inherited blood disorder.
Read guide →How to read your CBC (complete blood count) report
A complete blood count (CBC) measures your red blood cells and hemoglobin, white blood cells and platelets. Values slightly outside the lab's reference range are often not serious, but persistent or marked abnormalities, or more than one abnormal cell line, should be reviewed by a doctor or hematologist.
Read guide →Thalassemia trait: why every couple should test before marriage or pregnancy
Thalassemia trait (thalassemia minor) is a carrier state that usually causes no illness. But if both partners are carriers, each pregnancy has a 25% chance of a baby with thalassemia major. A simple blood test (CBC plus hemoglobin HPLC) before marriage or early in pregnancy identifies carriers, and prenatal testing can tell whether the baby is affected.
Read guide →Talk to a hematologist in Jaipur
Book an appointment or an online consultation, or call or WhatsApp Jaipur Hematology Centre.