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Why would a doctor send you to a hematologist?
Reasons include if you have or might have: Anemia, or low red blood cells. Deep vein thrombosis (blood clots) Leukemia, lymphoma, or multiple myeloma (cancers in your bone marrow, lymph nodes, or white blood cells)
What does a hematologist test for?
Hematology tests include tests on the blood, blood proteins and blood-producing organs. These tests can evaluate a variety of blood conditions including infection, anemia, inflammation, hemophilia, blood-clotting disorders, leukemia and the body’s response to chemotherapy treatments.
What are the symptoms of leukemia in adults?
Common leukemia signs and symptoms include:
- Fever or chills.
- Persistent fatigue, weakness.
- Frequent or severe infections.
- Losing weight without trying.
- Swollen lymph nodes, enlarged liver or spleen.
- Easy bleeding or bruising.
- Recurrent nosebleeds.
- Tiny red spots in your skin (petechiae)
What are normal hematology levels?
Results
| Red blood cell count | Male: 4.35-5.65 trillion cells/L* (4.35-5.65 million cells/mcL**) Female: 3.92-5.13 trillion cells/L (3.92-5.13 million cells/mcL) |
|---|---|
| Hematocrit | Male: 38.3-48.6 percent Female: 35.5-44.9 percent |
| White blood cell count | 3.4-9.6 billion cells/L (3,400 to 9,600 cells/mcL) |
How do I prepare for a hematologist appointment?
Before your visit, it’s a good idea to organize your thoughts and health history by writing it down. We recommend you make a list of your health conditions and symptoms along with any medications you are taking. Preparing a list of questions can also help you get the most out of your appointment.
Why would I be referred to a hematologist?
Hematologists specialize in diagnosing and treating blood diseases. Typically, a patient would be referred to a hematologist because of anemia, bruising, bleeding, or abnormal blood tests such as too many or too few white cells, red cells, or platelets. Your doctor should tell you why he referred you if you ask him.
What diseases do hematologists treat?
Cancers including leukemias,lymphomas,brain tumors,bone tumors,and solid tumors
What tests do hematologists perform?
Hematologic tests aid in the diagnosis of blood diseases such as anemia, certain cancers of the blood and inflammatory diseases, and help monitor blood loss and infection. An example of a hematologic test is a complete blood count (CBC).
What to know about Hematology?
Hematology is the study of blood in health and disease. It includes problems with the red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets, blood vessels, bone marrow, lymph nodes, spleen, and the proteins involved in bleeding and clotting (hemostasis and thrombosis). A hematologist is a medical doctor who applies this specialized…