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What Do CBC Test With Auto Diff And Lipid Panel Test Explain?

hi my doctor ordered some labs for me to have done before I see him again in April. He ordered A CBC with Auto Diff; To be done before my next appointment and a Lipid Panel; To be done also before next appointment. What will these blood test be looking for?
Wed, 25 Mar 2015
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Hello,
Thanks for using HCM.
I am Dr Rakesh Sharma answering your query.
I can understand your concern.
CBC and auto diff is common test for blood picture.It is routine test done in all cases.
Lipid panel is to see your lipid content(cholesterol mainly) and various types of lipoproteins in blood, which may cause various abnormalities in body and arteries.
Hope this helps.
good luck
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What Do CBC Test With Auto Diff And Lipid Panel Test Explain?

Hello, Thanks for using HCM. I am Dr Rakesh Sharma answering your query. I can understand your concern. CBC and auto diff is common test for blood picture.It is routine test done in all cases. Lipid panel is to see your lipid content(cholesterol mainly) and various types of lipoproteins in blood, which may cause various abnormalities in body and arteries. Hope this helps. good luck