BioReference Health LLC, formerly known as BioReference Laboratories Inc. (BioReference) and OPKO Health Inc. (OPKO), face a $704,349 government fine for medically unnecessary blood tests.

Objectives The white blood cell (WBC) count is a simple and convenient marker of inflammation for use in medical practice; however, its association with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) has ...

Miami-based Opko Health and its subsidiary BioReference Health agreed to pay $704,349 to settle allegations that it billed ...

Given these findings, a practical approach is to monitor white blood cell (WBC) count with a differential (including absolute neutrophil count) once a week in patients who are receiving vancomycin ...

They work through the list to rule in and rule out which diagnosis is the best fit. This process is called "differential diagnosis." They may order additional tests or imaging to pinpoint the best ...

There are 17 weight classes in professional boxing, and five major recognised belts for each of the divisions: The WBA (World Boxing Association), WBC (World Boxing Council), IBF (International Boxing ...

Higher levels of leukocytes -- a form of white blood cell -- are associated with more ... Advertisement "Our findings suggest that leukocyte count, a well-standardized, stable, widely available ...

A new study, however, suggests that it may now be easier to predict who is most likely to suffer with more serious disease symptoms based on leukocyte (white blood cell) count. Results of the ...