Blood Work 101

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Blood Test 101: Understanding Red Cell Development

Dr. Susan Leclair breaks down what various acronyms and terms of blood work results really mean, particularly for CLL patients.

Susan J. Leclair, PhD, CLS (NCA)

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What Is a CBC Test and Why Did Your Doctor Order It?

Learn more about CBCs, including what your doctor is looking for and how the information is gathered in the lab. With Drs. William Wierda and Susan Leclair.

William Wierda, MD, PhD, Andrew Schorr, Susan Leclair, PhD, CLS (NCA)

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Why Are My Neutrophils and Platelets Monitored So Closely?

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Webinar Replay: Understanding and Interpreting Complete Blood Count (CBC) Results

Lynn Ingram, MS, BS, William Wierda, MD, PhD, Andrew Schorr, Susan J. Leclair, PhD, CLS (NCA)

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What Does the Shape of a Cell Mean?

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Genesis of NK Cells and Difficulties With Blood Draws

Susan J. Leclair, PhD, CLS (NCA)

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Monocyte Values

Susan J. Leclair, PhD, CLS (NCA)

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Should Peripheral Blood Smears Be Manually Read?

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Why Is My Hemoglobin Level Dropping?

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Blood Work 101

Blood Test 101: Understanding Red Cell Development

Susan J. Leclair, PhD, CLS (NCA)

What Is a CBC Test and Why Did Your Doctor Order It?

William Wierda, MD, PhD, Andrew Schorr, Susan Leclair, PhD, CLS (NCA)

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My Blood Test Showed My Lymphs As High, Should I Be Concerned?

Susan J. Leclair, PhD, CLS (NCA)

Blood Tests 101: Understanding the Acronyms

Susan J. Leclair, PhD, CLS (NCA)

How Are Lab Test Reference Ranges Determined?

William Wierda, MD, PhD, Susan Leclair, PhD, CLS (NCA), Andrew Schorr

Are There Specific Blood Tests Used in Clinical Trials?

Susan J. Leclair, PhD, CLS (NCA)

Can Blood Tests Be Negotiated by Professional Lab Organizations?

Susan J. Leclair, PhD, CLS (NCA)

Why Are My Neutrophils and Platelets Monitored So Closely?

William Wierda, MD, PhD, Andrew Schorr, Susan J. Leclair, PhD, CLS (NCA)

Webinar Replay: Understanding and Interpreting Complete Blood Count (CBC) Results

Lynn Ingram, MS, BS, William Wierda, MD, PhD, Andrew Schorr, Susan J. Leclair, PhD, CLS (NCA)

What Does the Shape of a Cell Mean?

Susan J. Leclair, PhD, CLS (NCA)

Genesis of NK Cells and Difficulties With Blood Draws

Susan J. Leclair, PhD, CLS (NCA)

Monocyte Values

Susan J. Leclair, PhD, CLS (NCA)

Should Peripheral Blood Smears Be Manually Read?

Susan J. Leclair, PhD, CLS (NCA)

Why Is My Hemoglobin Level Dropping?

Susan J. Leclair, PhD, CLS (NCA)

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