Dr. Renee B Thomas MD
Pathologist | Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
1905 Carriage House Ln Camden SC, 29020About
Dr. Renee Thomas is a pathologist practicing in Camden, SC. Dr. Thomas is a doctor who specializes in the study of bodily fluids and tissues. As a pathologist, Dr. Thomas can help your primary care doctor make a diagnosis about your medical condition. Dr. Thomas 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.
Education and Training
Med Univ of Sc Coll of Med, Charleston Sc 1990
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Dr. Renee B Thomas MD's Expert Contributions
How long does discomfort last after a prostate biopsy?
Probably that day of the procedure. If you are still hurting after 3 days, call your urologist. READ MORE
midazolam
Not my area of expertise. Perhaps an internist can help. READ MORE
Lab reports?
The average amount of hemoglobin and the size, respectively of a patient's red blood cells. READ MORE
Does a thyroid biopsy require general anesthesia?
Usually not. READ MORE
About HIV transmission?
Probably not. Did you have a cut on your hand? If concerned, get tested in approximately 3 months. READ MORE
CBC with DIFF?
Not too concerned about the anion gap. Request serum B12 and folate testing and also an RBC folate test. You may have megaloblastic anemia. Probably time to see a hematologist. READ MORE
Is a little blood in stool serious?
Possibly. You need to have a physical examination and possibly scoped. READ MORE
What should I do after a kidney biopsy?
Take it easy. Keep an eye on your incision. Take Tylenol for pain if needed. Avoid aspirin and NSAIDs. READ MORE
What levels of PSA indicate prostate problems?
Over 4 may signify an issue. Also rapidly increasing PSA levels whether normal or not. READ MORE
How long is strict bed rest necessary after the renal biopsy?
You need to speak to your urologist/nephrologist about that. They should tell you that before the procedure. READ MORE
Drainage identification?
For a more definitive identification, a sample needs to be sent to a lab for microscopic examination. This might be a pilonidal cyst. May want to contact a surgeon. READ MORE
How long do sperm test results take?
There are lots of different types of sperm tests. Depends on what type you are getting. READ MORE
What are the side effects of prostate biopsy?
Pain, bleeding, pressure, perhaps cramping. usually not severe and lasts a few hours or maybe a day. If symptoms are severe and/or you go into the second day after the biopsy, contact the urologist that performed the procedure. READ MORE
Do I have leukemia?
Your blood smear needs to be examined by a hematopathologist, and you may need a bone marrow examination. READ MORE
What should I do if my GFR is low?
Get referred to a urologist or nephrologist. READ MORE
What should you not do before a breast biopsy?
I would check with the mammography center about that. READ MORE
Can you fix high creatinine levels?
A nephrologist or a urologist may assist you with this. READ MORE
How long do you stay in hospital after a kidney biopsy?
It depends. I have seen outpatient surgery, overnight, or for a couple of days. Depends on the patient and the doctor's feelings about stuff like that. READ MORE
Serum overnight storage before shipping?
It should be fine, but if you still have concerns, just repeat the test. I would recommend having a lab do it for you, so you don't have to worry about transportation yourself. READ MORE
Can the COVID vaccine affect my semen levels?
I have not heard this. I would guess no but refer to a urologist. READ MORE
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