... blood cells (anemia). There are many types of anemia, and they can be caused by different medical conditions. Your body is making too many white blood cells, which may be caused by: Bone marrow disease Certain cancers, including leukemia , lymphoma , multiple myeloma , or cancers that spread to your bone marrow from other parts of the body A higher-than-normal hematocrit level may be a sign that: Your body is making too many red blood cells, which may be caused by: Lung disease Congenital heart disease Heart failure Polycythemia Your blood plasma ...

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... can help diagnose various health conditions, such as anemia , clotting disorders , and infections. Blood type and Rh factor. This test ... you get the infection during pregnancy, it could put your baby at risk for congenital anomalies (health conditions that can develop before birth). ...

... or diagnose certain infections or illnesses, such as anemia in the unborn baby caused by Rh incompatibility . During the procedure: You'll ... Health and Human Development [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): U.S. Department of Health and Human Services; Congenital Anomalies; [modified 2023 Dec 21; cited 2024 Feb ...