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probably 'segs' for segmented neutrophils. Hear segs all the time. nm

Posted By: passing thru on 2007-01-15
In Reply to: Please help with lab...sm - 2teens

Subject: probably 'segs' for segmented neutrophils. Hear segs all the time. nm

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segs or segmented - see inside
Subject: segs or segmented - see inside

White blood cell differential looks at the types of white blood cells present. There are five different types of white blood cells, each with its own function in protecting us from infection. The differential classifies a person's white blood cells into each type: neutrophils (also known as segs, PMNs, grans), lymphocytes, monocytes, eosinophils, and basophils.

yes, definitely, hear it all the time
Subject: yes, definitely, hear it all the time

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I hear this ALL the time -
Subject: I hear this ALL the time -

It is comorbidity.
I hear it all the time too
Subject: I hear it all the time too

I don't know if it is considered slang. I usually transcribe as dictated.
Yes, I hear it all the time, go with it. nm
Subject: Yes, I hear it all the time, go with it. nm

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I hear it used all the time........
Subject: I hear it used all the time........

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tincture of time? Hear that a lot.
Subject: tincture of time? Hear that a lot.


So is it Toprolol XL or Toprol XL. I hear both all the time.
Subject: So is it Toprolol XL or Toprol XL. I hear both all the time.


ditto, hear "mini neb" all the time (nm)
Subject: ditto, hear "mini neb" all the time (nm)

nm
fracture of the proximal left femur with segmented upper tip of the graded s/l turhunter
Subject: fracture of the proximal left femur with segmented upper tip of the graded s/l turhunter


polymorphonuclear neutrophils
Subject: polymorphonuclear neutrophils


neutrophils are s/l 4248? would this be 42-48? TIA
Subject: neutrophils are s/l 4248? would this be 42-48? TIA

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segmetric neutrophils?
Subject: segmetric neutrophils?

Patient with CLL and doc is reading off bone marrow aspiration results:


 


29% erythrocytes, 6% promyelocytes, 8% myelocytes, 11% metamyelocytes, 7% band forms, 14% segmetric neutrophils


 


Segmetric neutrophils?  Sigmetric?  I can't find anything.  Any help is appreciated.  Thanks.


SEGs
Subject: SEGs

How to spell. Should this be caps with small s or should it all be segs and what does it stand for exactly. I know its a lab value, but have tried to find it in some lab pages, but am unabl to. Thanks for your help.


That's where they usually say the percentage of diffs, eos, neutrophils
Subject: That's where they usually say the percentage of diffs, eos, neutrophils

differentials, eosinophils, neutrophils.
bands - immature neutrophils
Subject: bands - immature neutrophils


basos, eos, or segs......NM
Subject: basos, eos, or segs......NM


may be the PM ents is polymorphonuclear neutrophils. May be he is saying PMNs??(nm)
Subject: may be the PM ents is polymorphonuclear neutrophils. May be he is saying PMNs??(nm)


segs is correct as well as bands,
Subject: segs is correct as well as bands,

segmented neutrophils, less mature neutrophils - those that have recently been released from the bone marrow into the bloodstream -are known as "bands"
lab values on differential, segs, bands .sm.
Subject: lab values on differential, segs, bands .sm.

hemoglobin 11.7, hematocrit 34.3, platelets 191, {differential (s/l 629) segs 3 bands}, 11 lymphocytes, 16 monos...


Any help on this appreciated


s/l segs? sign SEE SENTENCE INSIDE
Subject: s/l segs? sign SEE SENTENCE INSIDE

On neuro exam, the ____ (s/l segs) sign was again present with elevation of either leg. This sign became present when the left leg was elevated to 30 degrees.

The patient is in treatment for a left leg DVT
is it at all possible to have segs and bands in a liver enzyme study??
Subject: is it at all possible to have segs and bands in a liver enzyme study??

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You hear trialed all the time. Give 'em what they give you! Can't drive yourself friggin'
Subject: You hear trialed all the time. Give 'em what they give you! Can't drive yourself friggin'

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what time are we using here in mtStars? US time or India time?
Subject: what time are we using here in mtStars? US time or India time?


is it protime, pro-time, or spelled out prothrombin time? also, where did you find it.. i've look
Subject: is it protime, pro-time, or spelled out prothrombin time? also, where did you find it.. i've looked.

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with time are you supposed to put the word hour after the time, i.e. 1600 hours
Subject: with time are you supposed to put the word hour after the time, i.e. 1600 hours

nm
that would be two weeks' time. 's is singular (one week's time) and s' is pleural (two
Subject: that would be two weeks' time. 's is singular (one week's time) and s' is pleural (two weeks' time)

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pro time, no hypen, two words, as if your typing prothrombin time
Subject: pro time, no hypen, two words, as if your typing prothrombin time


prothrombin time, partial thromboplastin time
Subject: prothrombin time, partial thromboplastin time


?? PTT is partial thromboplastin time, PT is prothrombin time
Subject: ?? PTT is partial thromboplastin time, PT is prothrombin time

so that didn't answer my question at all -- and in fact was incorrect info
2 years' time or 2 year's time- Which is correct?
I put 2 years' time and was marked off on QA.
One Weeks' Time or One Week's Time
Subject: One Weeks' Time or One Week's Time

Which one is correct?


Thanks! 


fourth time she has used this she is saying on-cora..each time in the..
Subject: fourth time she has used this she is saying on-cora..each time in the..

paragraph she talks about Omega 3 fatty acid maybe she means Omacor, but is saying Oncora instead of Omacor?? any ideas on this one?? thanks
I agree - we all do it from time to time - we try to make something else out of it
Subject: I agree - we all do it from time to time - we try to make something else out of it

nm
PT or Pro time stands for prothrombin time
Subject: PT or Pro time stands for prothrombin time


Three month's time or three months' time? TIA!
Subject: Three month's time or three months' time? TIA!


I found Real-Time, Real-time, real-time ultrasound...
Subject: I found Real-Time, Real-time, real-time ultrasound...

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I believe it is one of those words that over time MDs have been using (I get it all the time) see be
Subject: I believe it is one of those words that over time MDs have been using (I get it all the time) see below:

From www.techortho.com

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Can you hear bunion for the first word? And the second can you hear symptomatic or sensory pain?
Subject: Can you hear bunion for the first word? And the second can you hear symptomatic or sensory pain?


Cannot hear adenopathy. Clearly hear *pology. Thank you, though.
Subject: Cannot hear adenopathy. Clearly hear *pology. Thank you, though.


2 years' time because years is plural. One year's time because it is singular, only one year.
Subject: 2 years' time because years is plural. One year's time because it is singular, only one year.


Can you hear "mild". Hear that a lot. nm
Subject: Can you hear "mild". Hear that a lot. nm


If 1 week (or a week) it would be week's time. Anything more than 1, it would be weeks' time.
Subject: If 1 week (or a week) it would be week's time. Anything more than 1, it would be weeks' time.


Need help, first time doing OB/GYN
Subject: Need help, first time doing OB/GYN

 transverse C-section done via s/l "fannen steel"


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Any time! :) nm
Subject: Any time! :) nm

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Any time!!
Subject: Any time!!

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Thanks - I appreciate your time
Subject: Thanks - I appreciate your time

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Not me this time!!!!!!
Subject: Not me this time!!!!!!

 


TIME HELP!
Subject: TIME HELP!

If a doctor dictates something like" at the 11 o'clock area."  Would I do it like that or would it be 11:00 area? 


Thanks for your help!


Okay - Thanks for your time.
Subject: Okay - Thanks for your time.

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Any time! nm
Subject: Any time! nm

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