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Carcinoembryonic Antigen
Blood test to detect protein that is usually found in fetal gut tissue |
Increased values indicate possible colerectal cancer; other cancers and IBS
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CBC
RBC: To determine size, shape, color, and intracellular structure of red blood cells |
Decreased possibly indicates anemia or hemorrhage
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Hemoglobin
Blood tests to determine amount of circulating hemoglobin. Hgb reflects oxygen-carrying capacity of blood |
Increased values indicate possible hemoconcentration caused by dehydration
Decreased levels can indicate anemia, hemorrhage, or hemodilution such as w/cirrhosis |
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Hematocrit
Measures % of total blood volume that is red blood cells |
Increased values indicate possible hemoconcentration caused by dehydration
Decreased levels can indicate anemia, hemorrhage, or hemodilution such as w/cirrhosis |
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Calcium
Blood test to determine serum levels |
Decreased indicates possible malabsorption
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Chloride
Blood test for serum chloride levels |
Decreased values indicate possible malabsorption
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Potassium
Blood test for serum K levels |
Decreased values indicate possible GI suction, diarrhea, vomiting, intestinal fistulas
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Sodium
Blood test for serum Na levels |
Decreased values indicate possible malabsorption & diarrhea
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Stool for Occult Blood
To determine if blood is present in stool |
Presence indicates infection
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Stool for Ova & Parasites
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Presence of pathogens may indicate Shigella, Salmonella, Staph aureus, or Bacillus cereus infections.
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Stool for Lipids (Fecal Fat)
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Used to confirm diagnosis of steatorrhea.
Increased values indicate possible malabsorption syndrome, Crohn's disease, or pancreatic disease. |
