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Rajendran V.K. Swamy
Pathologist
Dr. Rajendran Swamy is a pathologist practicing in Taiping, Perak. Dr. Swamy is a doctor who specializes in the study of bodily fluids and tissues. As a pathologist, Dr. Swamy can help your primary care doctor make a diagnosis about your medical condition. Dr. Swamy may perform a tissue biopsy to determine if a patient has cancer, practice genetic testing, and complete a number of laboratory examinations. Pathologists can also perform autopsies which can determine a persons cause of death and gain information about genetic progression of a disease.
Rajendran V.K. Swamy
- Taiping, Perak
- University of Wales; Universiti Sains Malaysia
- Accepting new patients
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What is used to test for diabetes?
Usually fasting blood sugar (FBS), but now we have patients with normal FBS, but abnormal post-meal. Suggest blood sugar test 2 hours after meal and HBA1c for confirmation.
Why are bone marrow tests done?
Low blood cell count could be due to insufficient maturity of WBCs produced by the bone marrow. It's called myelodysplastic syndrome(MDS). Bone marrow will show too many immature READ MORE
Low blood cell count could be due to insufficient maturity of WBCs produced by the bone marrow. It's called myelodysplastic syndrome(MDS). Bone marrow will show too many immature cells present if the condition prevails. The procedure has minimum pain in expert hands.
What does a diagnosis of anemia involve?
Full blood count or picture is enough as first line diagnosis. If anemia is present then second line testing to rule outcause 1] blood loss 2] Thallasaemia 3] Iron deficiency 4] READ MORE
Full blood count or picture is enough as first line diagnosis. If anemia is present then second line testing to rule outcause
1] blood loss 2] Thallasaemia 3] Iron deficiency 4] Folic acid/Vit. B12 deficiency.
1] blood loss 2] Thallasaemia 3] Iron deficiency 4] Folic acid/Vit. B12 deficiency.
What does a pathology report tell you?
All doctors at times make a few differential diagnosis for a condition. The pathology report will narrow it down to the right diagnosis.
What does a urinalysis for kids examine?
Dark urine possibilities are blood or bile pigments in urine. Urinalysis will confirm it's presence. At times certain medications also shows dark urine.
What is the cause of my son's persistent cough?
Persistent cough can be due to irritation in the throat. Checking the tonsils is advisable. If purulent phlegm is noticed, sputum culture must be done but prior any antibiotic READ MORE
Persistent cough can be due to irritation in the throat. Checking the tonsils is advisable. If purulent phlegm is noticed, sputum culture must be done but prior any antibiotic treatment.
What tests are used to confirm hepatitis?
3 main Hepatitis virus are now easily detectable by blood tests. Hepatitis A, B and C. Hepatitis per se is the inflammation of your Liver but to know if the cause is due to the READ MORE
3 main Hepatitis virus are now easily detectable by blood tests. Hepatitis A, B and C. Hepatitis per se is the inflammation of your Liver but to know if the cause is due to the virus, we have to do blood test.
Should my child be getting a blood test often?
Biggest source of Vitamin D is activation by Sunlight. If that's the problem easily can be solved. If patient shows better improvement after sufficient exposure to sunlight, there READ MORE
Biggest source of Vitamin D is activation by Sunlight. If that's the problem easily can be solved. If patient shows better improvement after sufficient exposure to sunlight, there is no necessary to repeat but one more test after recovery should be sufficient. If no change other causes need to be ruled out.
How is a liver disease diagnosed in children?
Blood Liver function tests and ultrasound of the abdomen.
