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Dr. Phillip DeChristopher, MD PHD
Pathologist | Blood Banking & Transfusion Medicine
Dr. Phillip DeChristopher is a pathologist practicing in Maywood, IL. Dr. DeChristopher is a doctor who specializes in the study of bodily fluids and tissues. As a pathologist, Dr. DeChristopher can help your primary care doctor make a diagnosis about your medical condition. Dr. DeChristopher 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.
Dr. Phillip DeChristopher, MD PHD
- Maywood, IL
- University of Illinois
- Accepting new patients
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Can I donate blood?
Depends on the kind of viral hepatitis.
Generally, diagnoses of (viral) hepatitis in adulthood are deferred from blood donation.
Generally, diagnoses of (viral) hepatitis in adulthood are deferred from blood donation.
High platelets?
1) To see if it is "repeatable" or chronically high. 2) Follow-up testing for a complete blood test (testing for red blood and white blood cells) 3) Further testing, such as a READ MORE
1) To see if it is "repeatable" or chronically high.
2) Follow-up testing for a complete blood test (testing for red blood and white blood cells)
3) Further testing, such as a bone marrow aspirate to rule in or rule out a number of proliferations that could be happening in the marrow.
2) Follow-up testing for a complete blood test (testing for red blood and white blood cells)
3) Further testing, such as a bone marrow aspirate to rule in or rule out a number of proliferations that could be happening in the marrow.
Is there any blood test for celiac?
Tissue transglutimase
Deaminated gliadin peptide
Endomysial antibody (most precise, but also the most expensive)
Deaminated gliadin peptide
Endomysial antibody (most precise, but also the most expensive)
What kind of anesthesia do you get for prostate biopsy?
General or local, depending on the technique of the biopsy. Consult with Urologist or anesthesiologist.
What blood tests show Celiac disease?
Several blood tests:
Tissue transglutinase
Deaminated gliadin peptide
Endomyseal antibody (Most specific, but also the most expensive.
Tissue transglutinase
Deaminated gliadin peptide
Endomyseal antibody (Most specific, but also the most expensive.
How are prostate biopsy results given?
The results depend on what the pathologists sees microscopically. The results can be normal, show some form of inflammation, tissue changes ranging from totally benign to some READ MORE
The results depend on what the pathologists sees microscopically. The results can be normal, show some form of inflammation, tissue changes ranging from totally benign to some degree of prostate cancer.
How can I raise my child's iron level?
1) Improving your diet with iron-containing foods (such as meats)
2) Taking oral iron supplementation (usually as "ferrous sulfate" which are available over-the-counter.
2) Taking oral iron supplementation (usually as "ferrous sulfate" which are available over-the-counter.
Blood check?
CK is an enzyme that comes out of muscle tissue. It reflects what came out in less than 24 hours or so before the testing. Such high levels are not "chronic", that is remaining READ MORE
CK is an enzyme that comes out of muscle tissue. It reflects what came out in less than 24 hours or so before the testing. Such high levels are not "chronic", that is remaining that high due only to "many years" of training.
How long does it take to recover from a bladder biopsy?
Depends on what you mean by "recovery". Generally, if it was done by a urologist doing a cystoscopy, recover time is very short. There may be small amounts of blood in the urine READ MORE
Depends on what you mean by "recovery".
Generally, if it was done by a urologist doing a cystoscopy, recover time is very short. There may be small amounts of blood in the urine for a day or 2.
Generally, if it was done by a urologist doing a cystoscopy, recover time is very short. There may be small amounts of blood in the urine for a day or 2.
Drug testing?
You didn't specify what you were smoking. If you are addressing metabolites of tetrahydrocannabinol (marijuana ingredient), the blood test can remain elevated for days, depending READ MORE
You didn't specify what you were smoking. If you are addressing metabolites of tetrahydrocannabinol (marijuana ingredient), the blood test can remain elevated for days, depending on the dose taken and how often you've smoked.
What causes high protein in blood?
The term "high protein" is not specific enough. What's important is the nature / name of the protein. Some high protein levels can be very serious, signaling a potential malignancy. READ MORE
The term "high protein" is not specific enough.
What's important is the nature / name of the protein.
Some high protein levels can be very serious, signaling a potential malignancy.
What's important is the nature / name of the protein.
Some high protein levels can be very serious, signaling a potential malignancy.
Do they send your gallbladder to pathology?
Yes, always. All tissues and organs removed surgically are sent to Pathology, which makes the diagnosis based on how it looks when removed (grossly) and after processing for examination READ MORE
Yes, always. All tissues and organs removed surgically are sent to Pathology, which makes the diagnosis based on how it looks when removed (grossly) and after processing for examination microscopically..
What sedation is used for a liver biopsy?
Yes, often.
I had transfusions with counts of 10.1 and 32?
All else being equal, counts of (hemoglobin) of 10.1 (g/dL) and (hematocrit) of 32% are not usual indications for blood transfusion. However those numbers a low for someone who READ MORE
All else being equal, counts of (hemoglobin) of 10.1 (g/dL) and (hematocrit) of 32% are not usual indications for blood transfusion. However those numbers a low for someone who is 77 years old; that is the patient is anemic, and he also seems to be symptomatic (weakness, paleness). Patients needs complete evaluation by a Hematologist.
What is the best test for prostate health?
1) Digital rectal exam to assess enlargement or abnormal shape of the gland.
2) Blood test for PSA.
2) Blood test for PSA.
What is the white blood cell count of leukemia patient?
The white cell count can be low, normal, elevated, or markedly elevated. Too many variables to make a general comment. The important variables are the nature / name of which READ MORE
The white cell count can be low, normal, elevated, or markedly elevated. Too many variables to make a general comment. The important variables are the nature / name of which white cells are elevated. Much too complicated for a simple answer.
Do blood transfusion help when in a coma?
Usually not. Comas occur for a lot of reasons. Most do not require transfusions, and even if done, to not "fix" the reason for the coma.
What sedation is best for a liver biopsy?
I'm not an anesthesiologist or interventional radiologist, but usually there is some short acting sedation provided, depending on how the liver biopsy is performed.
Do you get anesthesia for a bladder biopsy?
If the biopsy is part of a cystoscopy done by a Urologist, anesthesia may not be necessary. But this is an "invasive" procedure, and it would depend on the nature of the biopsy. READ MORE
If the biopsy is part of a cystoscopy done by a Urologist, anesthesia may not be necessary. But this is an "invasive" procedure, and it would depend on the nature of the biopsy.
How long does dizziness after bloodwork last?
IF you are otherwise "healthy", drawing blood for "bloodwork" should not cause you to feel lightheaded. Not infrequently, the feeling of lighthedness (like you are going to faint) READ MORE
IF you are otherwise "healthy", drawing blood for "bloodwork" should not cause you to feel lightheaded. Not infrequently, the feeling of lighthedness (like you are going to faint) is due to anxiety (seeing blood?). These sensations should pass quickly (within minutes).
