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Which of these blood tests would be effected if you're recovering from the flu?
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Basically I'm wondering if I should wait till I am %100 recovered before doing the tests because I don't want skewed results. Or are none going to give different results because of the flu?
Basically I'm wondering if I should wait till I am %100 recovered before doing the tests because I don't want skewed results. Or are none going to give different results because of the flu?
The only test that could be affected is the CBC. However, if you're not in the midst of an active flu infection, even that test won't be affected. Discuss your concerns with your doctor prior to having the tests.
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Which test in the CBC would be likely to be affected?
White blood cells, mostly - they can increase during an infection-fighting response.
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