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Sandra L. Aponte
Pathologist
Dr. Sandra Aponte is a pathologist practicing in Staten Island, New York. Dr. Aponte is a doctor who specializes in the study of bodily fluids and tissues. As a pathologist, Dr. Aponte can help your primary care doctor make a diagnosis about your medical condition. Dr. Aponte 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.
Sandra L. Aponte
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When should I take my child to the doctor for the flu?
High fever, no playing, glassy eyes.
What can happen if a fever gets too high?
The brain will be affected; you could have seizures and die.
How to help a child with a leak of cerebral spinal fluid?
They need a shunt. The neurosurgeon will advise
Questionable looking mole that could be cancer?
Yes, if they bleed, change color, change size, or hurt, take them off. See a surgeon or dermatologist.
How long do biopsy pathology reports take?
Depends. 2 to 7 days.
How are UTIs diagnosed?
Urine culture
What is the fastest way to relieve gallbladder pain?
Don't eat fatty foods.
Do PAP smears note abnormal growths?
The pap is a screening test. If abnormal cells are detected, it is reported in the pap. A growth may shed cells in the pap, in which case will be reported.
Does a pathologist perform autopsies?
Yes, the forensic pathologist performs autopsies. They determine the cause and manner of death. As a rule of thumb the autopsies are performed when the death is an accident, unexpected READ MORE
Yes, the forensic pathologist performs autopsies. They determine the cause and manner of death. As a rule of thumb the autopsies are performed when the death is an accident, unexpected or suspicious for murder or suicide. natural causes, such as heart disease, cancer, are reasons to performed an autopsy. It will help family to understand perhaps genetic inherited diseases, the cause of death and very important will give closure to the family. I am sorry for your loss. Hope this helps to make a decision.
How do you test for fungal infection in blood?
You need blood drawn to perform a culture. It is a bad infection to have.
How long does it take for pathology results to come back?
Depends on the test. 48 hours to 2 weeks.
How long can I expect my results from a stool analysis?
It depends what was the analysis for, eggs, parasites, blood. Should be done within a week, a culture for microorganisms may take longer, give it 2 weeks.
How can I get screened for genital herpes?
You may have several tests done. A direct scrape of the lesion can be send for cytology, culture, or blood test may determine if you have antibodies against the virus.
Does an elevated CA-125 indicate cancer?
Not always. Normal conditions and tumors alike may increase this level.
Can a pathology report be wrong?
Yes but it is very rare. Significant diagnoses or unexpected diagnoses should always be seen by more than one pathologist for second opinion/consult.
What does a urinalysis for kids examine?
A urinalysis in a child is usually requested if the doctor suspects an infection or a kidney problem. Sometimes a routine urinalysis before joining a sports team. The urinalysis READ MORE
A urinalysis in a child is usually requested if the doctor suspects an infection or a kidney problem. Sometimes a routine urinalysis before joining a sports team. The urinalysis looks for blood cells and bacteria. If it's negative, there's nothing wrong.
I hope this helps.
I hope this helps.
What is the cause of my son's persistent cough?
Hello,
Persistent cough is usually due to post nasal drip, meaning he has some sort of allergy or cold and the nasal nose fluid mucus drips into his throat and causes him to READ MORE
Hello,
Persistent cough is usually due to post nasal drip, meaning he has some sort of allergy or cold and the nasal nose fluid mucus drips into his throat and causes him to cough. Other reasons to cough are virus infection and esophageal reflux, meaning his food comes back to his throat from his stomach. He should be seen by an otorhinolaryngologist, which is what we call an ENT.
I hope this helps. Thank you.
Persistent cough is usually due to post nasal drip, meaning he has some sort of allergy or cold and the nasal nose fluid mucus drips into his throat and causes him to cough. Other reasons to cough are virus infection and esophageal reflux, meaning his food comes back to his throat from his stomach. He should be seen by an otorhinolaryngologist, which is what we call an ENT.
I hope this helps. Thank you.
My 3 year old son hemoglobin level is 6.4. Is it a serious problem?
Yes, it is a serious problem and indeed you should had been called by the physician. A 3 y/o male hemoglobin should be about 10,9 to 15,0 g/dl. There are many factors effecting READ MORE
Yes, it is a serious problem and indeed you should had been called by the physician. A 3 y/o male hemoglobin should be about 10,9 to 15,0 g/dl. There are many factors effecting this result. Examples are race gender ethnicity genetics. The child should be seen by a pediatric hematologists as soon as possible.
What tests are used to confirm hepatitis?
A hepatitis panel includes three types of viruses that cause hepatitis: Hepatitis A B C and liver function tests Alanine aminotransferase (ALT/SGPT); albumin, serum; alkaline phosphatase, READ MORE
A hepatitis panel includes three types of viruses that cause hepatitis: Hepatitis A B C and liver function tests Alanine aminotransferase (ALT/SGPT); albumin, serum; alkaline phosphatase, serum; aspartate aminotransferase (AST/SGOT); bilirubin, direct; bilirubin, total; protein, total, serum, Yes you should have the panel done.
Should my child be getting a blood test often?
Many people have Vit D deficiency. It is important she gets the blood tests to see if the Vit D (I assumed she's on Vit D) is working. So, yes, she should have an annual test to READ MORE
Many people have Vit D deficiency. It is important she gets the blood tests to see if the Vit D (I assumed she's on Vit D) is working. So, yes, she should have an annual test to determine if her levels are normal after treatment. She needs 600 International Units a day to keep a normal level.
