SEGs
Posted By: Carla on 2007-08-20
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Subject: SEGs
How to spell. Should this be caps with small s or should it all be segs and what does it stand for exactly. I know its a lab value, but have tried to find it in some lab pages, but am unabl to. Thanks for your help.
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basos, eos, or segs......NM
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segs or segmented - see inside
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White blood cell differential looks at the types of white blood cells present. There are five different types of white blood cells, each with its own function in protecting us from infection. The differential classifies a person's white blood cells into each type: neutrophils (also known as segs, PMNs, grans), lymphocytes, monocytes, eosinophils, and basophils.
segs is correct as well as bands,
Subject: segs is correct as well as bands,
segmented neutrophils, less mature neutrophils - those that have recently been released from the bone marrow into the bloodstream -are known as "bands"
lab values on differential, segs, bands .sm.
Subject: lab values on differential, segs, bands .sm.
hemoglobin 11.7, hematocrit 34.3, platelets 191, {differential (s/l 629) segs 3 bands}, 11 lymphocytes, 16 monos...
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s/l segs? sign SEE SENTENCE INSIDE
Subject: s/l segs? sign SEE SENTENCE INSIDE
On neuro exam, the ____ (s/l segs) sign was again present with elevation of either leg. This sign became present when the left leg was elevated to 30 degrees.
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is it at all possible to have segs and bands in a liver enzyme study??
Subject: is it at all possible to have segs and bands in a liver enzyme study??
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probably 'segs' for segmented neutrophils. Hear segs all the time. nm
Subject: probably 'segs' for segmented neutrophils. Hear segs all the time. nm
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