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Tips for Successful Blood Draws

Do you or does a family member or friend with Down syndrome dread getting blood…

Capetivate capetivateAugust 20, 2021

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Health and Research – Other

Normal Abnormal Lab Values

When running routine blood tests, sometimes abnormal values are flagged by the lab or computer…

Capetivate capetivateAugust 3, 2021

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MCH and MCV

We received a question about MCH and MCV. The question concerned an individual with Down…

Capetivate capetivateAugust 2, 2021

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Low White Blood Cell Count

What is the significance of a low white blood cell count (neutropenia)? We commonly find…

Capetivate capetivateJuly 30, 2021

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Elevated Globulin

Globulins are antibodies (found and measured in the blood) that are elevated in inflammatory conditions,…

Capetivate capetivateJuly 12, 2021

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Blood Tests in Children With Down Syndrome

Problems with blood in children with Down syndrome are rare. It is important to understand…

Capetivate capetivateJuly 17, 2020

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