Describes how the test for FIP1L1-PDGFRA is used to help investigate the cause of hypereosinophilia, when the test is ordered, and what the results of a FIP1L1-PDGFRA test might mean. It is an abnormal fusion gene sequence that causes excessive growth of eosinophils, a type of white blood cell.
The complete blood count is an essential test that counts the number, size, and types of cells in your blood. It provides an indication of your overall health.
Tests for antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies (ANCA, pANCA, cANCA, MPO, PR3) may be used to help diagnose autoimmune disorders, such as vasculitis or inflammatory bowel disease.
CD4 cells are white blood cells that are a major target of HIV. If you have HIV, CD4 counts are blood tests used to help determine the strength of your immune system and monitor your HIV treatment.
