What Are Neutrophils? - Cleveland Clinic What do neutrophils do? Your neutrophils are essential parts of your immune system They actively combat infections Imagine your immune system as a general commanding your body’s defenses, preventing the entry of bacteria, viruses and fungi White blood cells act as troops patrolling your bloodstream and tissues, identifying potential threats
MPV Blood Test: High MPV, Low MPV Normal Ranges - Cleveland Clinic MPV stands for mean platelet volume: Mean: The mathematical “average” of a group of numbers Platelet: The blood cells that help your blood clot Volume: The amount of space a substance (like a platelet) occupies An MPV test calculates the average platelet size in a blood sample to get a clearer picture of the health of these blood cells
Neutrophilia: Diagnosis, Causes, Symptoms What It Is - Cleveland Clinic Neutrophilia happens when your body produces too many neutrophils Neutrophils are a type of white blood cell They help you fight infection If there are too many neutrophils in your bloodstream, you may develop leukocytosis, or a high total white blood cell count
Neutropenia: What it Is, Types, Symptoms Causes - Cleveland Clinic What is neutropenia? Neutropenia (noo-troh-PEE-nee-uh) refers to lower-than-normal levels of neutrophils in your blood A neutrophil is a type of white blood cell that your bone marrow primarily makes White blood cells in general, and neutrophils in particular, fight infections in your body Neutrophils destroy germs that cause infections, like viruses and bacteria
What Is a Neurologist? What They Do When to See One - Cleveland Clinic Coordination, balance, reflexes and gait Muscle strength Mental health Vision, hearing and speech Sensation Your neurologist may also order blood, urine or other fluid tests in order to help understand condition severity or check on medication levels
Metabolic Acidosis: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis Treatment Metabolic acidosis can develop if you have too many acids in your blood that wipe out bicarbonate (high anion gap metabolic acidosis) or if you lose too much bicarbonate in your blood as a result of kidney disease or kidney failure (normal anion gap metabolic acidosis) Bicarbonate is a base
MyChart - Cleveland Clinic MyChart is a secure, online health management tool that connects Cleveland Clinic patients to portions of their electronic medical record allowing you to see test results, message your physician, schedule appointments and more
B-type Natriuretic Peptide (BNP) Test - Cleveland Clinic Heart failure means your heart isn’t pumping blood as it should It doesn’t mean that your heart has failed or stopped working entirely If your provider has already diagnosed you with heart failure, they may order a BNP or NT-proBNP test to monitor how treatments are working
Triglycerides: Levels Normal Range - Cleveland Clinic High triglycerides (hypertriglyceridemia) can put you at a higher risk of heart and vascular (blood vessel) disease This includes heart attack and stroke About 25% of people in the U S have high triglycerides How are triglycerides different from cholesterol? Triglycerides and cholesterol are both fatty substances called lipids But triglycerides are fats; cholesterol isn’t