A groundbreaking study of nearly 45,000 people shows how a blood test measuring proteins can estimate which organs are aging ...

When memory loss strikes in an older adult, Alzheimer’s is often one of the first thoughts that come to mind, but that may ...

Medically reviewed by Anju Goel, MD A mean platelet volume (MPV) test measures the average size of platelets in your blood. Platelets are blood cells that your bone marrow makes. Healthy platelets ...

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During a live event, Mojtaba Akhtari, MD, discussed trials studying patients with high-risk polycythemia vera.

Don't miss out on these blood tests that provide critical medical information to your health care providers.

We studied one of the most widely performed blood tests in primary care, the total white cell count. Despite the ubiquity of this test, it is unclear how strongly a clinically recorded ‘normal’ value ...

Red blood cells may not function properly when they are too large, too small, or misshapen. These abnormalities are often detected through routine blood tests like a complete blood count (CBC), which ...

Jump to Key Takeaways. MCH is part of a complete blood count (CBC). A CBC may be ordered as a routine test during a standard ...

A doctor can determine your red blood cell count as part of a complete blood cell (CBC) test. This blood test also measures white blood cell and platelet counts.

A high white blood cell count can be caused by an infection, cancer (rarely), and many other causes. Learn the symptoms and when to see a healthcare provider.