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About Samantha, MLT (ASCP)
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Expertise
I can answer most general questions about all aspects of laboratory testing. But I'm not a doctor! I can just give general answers.

Experience
I have been the chemistry supervisor at the hopsital where I work for 11 years. I am an MLT (ASCP)which means I am board certified.

Education/Credentials
Associate's Degree, Medical Lab Technician, 1997.

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In Category Lab Tests

Subject	Date Asked

My husbands blood test results	11/17/2009
Q: My husbands doctor went over his blood test results. He noted his glucose at 121 and Hemoblobin A1C ... A: Yes, the two packets of sugar was his coffee could have definitely affected his glucose and A1C ...
interpreting ANA test result	11/13/2009
Q: I recently received results of an ANA and a Rheumatoid factor blood test and was told my result in ... A: I'm not sure what the 6 of 10 means, it may be something different in the UK than here in the US. ...
Cancer?	11/6/2009
Q: I am paul writing from the republic of malta.....I would appreciate if you could kindly help ... A: Without knowing the actual numbers of your lab results, I don't know how severe your anemia is. The ...
blood test results	11/2/2009
Q: my husband had a blood test done last week what does this reading mean RBC 3.87, HGB 11.6, HCT ... A: From the test results you gave me, it appears that your husband may be anemic. RBC (red blood ...
high blood work	11/1/2009
Q: I have been for may be 6 month or more with chronic pain in my abdomen. with every once in a while ... A: WBC (white blood cells), Neu (neutrophils, a type of WBC), Mon (monocytes, another type of WBC) are ...
UA Amorphous Crystals, WBC, RBC, & Bacteria	10/30/2009
Q: My recent UR Micro results say I have out-of-range results (UA WBC=0.2; UA RBC=5-10; UA ... A: WBCs (white blood cells) in urine could indicate an infection. RBC (red blood cells) in urine can ...
protein in urine	10/30/2009
Q: What does it mean if protein is found in urine at 1+ range? Is this reason for alarm? A: Protein the the urine is called proteinuria. A variety of diseases and conditions are associated ...
TRP and Uric Acid test	10/26/2009
Q: My doctor left a phone message that the following two blood tests were "normal." - TRP and Uric ... A: A blood test for uric acid measures the amount of uric acid in the blood (obviously!). Increased ...
Test results	10/23/2009
Q: Recently had urine test an the squamous epithelial cells, urine sed is a 1+. Is this alright or ... A: Squamous epithelial cells are just a "technical" or "medical" term for skin cells. So it is ...
labs	10/21/2009
Q: I had a slightly elevated RA Factor (RA Latex Turbid) of 14.7 reference range 0-13.9 NP wants me to ... A: Of course, I cannot tell you whether or not to go tothe rhuematologist for sure. But I can give you ...
Blood Test Results can some help me read it please?	10/20/2009
Q: My doctor had me go to the health fair to get my blood work done. They came in the mail today and I ... A: I'd be glad to try and help you understand these blood test results. The tests that were done are ...
OP GGT	10/19/2009
Q: ON MY BLOOD WORK/URINALYSIS THE OP GGT CAME BACK AT 205 (HIGH) WITH A REFERENCE RANGE OF 7-33. WHAT ... A: There are many reasons for an elevated GGT. Elevated GGT levels indicate that something could be ...
Blood test results	10/19/2009
Q: I have hemochromatosis. My most recent blood test results showed Low RBC (3.33), High MCV (105.7), ... A: It appears that the test results you have given me are fairly normal for someone who has ...
Random Glucose Levels	10/17/2009
Q: I had a Random glucose test and the results are 114 and my doctor is concerned that I am becoming ... A: I'd be glad to try and answer your question. In my opinion, there is no such thing as a normal ...
blood results	10/11/2009
Q: can you pls tell me wat this means chloride: 109 above high normal creatinine: 0.6 below low ... A: The chloride and creatinine results you gave me are only slightly out of normal range, which is ...
Lab Results	10/8/2009
Q: URINALYSIS, MICROSCOPIC (CULTURE IF INDICATED Can you tell me if any of these is abnormal? ... A: It appears that your results are only slightly abnormal. It's common to have a small amount of WBC ...
Urine Test	10/8/2009
Q: I work for a contractor overseas and have been feeling very weak, and upset stomach and diarrhea,and ... A: I will comment on the aspects of your urine test that are anything but negative. Ketones in urine ...
ANA test results	10/6/2009
Q: I recently went to my Dr. with complaints of fatigue and general pain. I got the test results back ... A: I'd be glad to try and answer your question. The ANA test is used to detect various kinds of ...
LAB TEST	9/23/2009
Q: i just want to ask for the below result. the specimen was taken in vaginal discharge. -gram ... A: It appears that the person who sample these results were obtained from has a vaginal infection. The ...
anion gap	9/11/2009
Q: I had some lab tests done and I have several highs and lows on them. I have recently been on a low ... A: Anion gap (AG or AGAP) is a value calculated using the results of an electrolyte panel. The ...
what is Vaginal Swab test?	9/11/2009
Q: Please explain what is vaginal swab test? A: A vaginal swab test is a test used to diagnose vaginal infections. The doctor takes a swab of ...
Blood Tests	9/9/2009
Q: my question is the results of my blood work over the past 4 months. Here are the basics: WBC 6.66 ... A: I see nothing wrong with your CBC, it's actually pretty normal. Yes, your neutrophils/lymphocytes ...
elevated triglycerides	9/7/2009
Q: If you were to fast for a lipid profile and you accidently took gummy kids vitamins would these make ... A: When I instruct patients to be fasting for blood tests, I tell them NOTHING to eat or drink (except ...
blood test results	9/6/2009
Q: i hope someone here can help out.. about a month ago, i started having stomach pains, kind of like ... A: After reviewing your test results that you provided, I do indeed see that the only abnormal result ...
Auto Diff blood test results	8/31/2009
Q: I just got the results of a blood test, and my doctor will tell me only that I need to come back for ... A: You do need further testing. The number that jumps out at me is the lymph % number of 70.5. ...
Potassium Levels	7/24/2009
Q: I know the norm level range for potassium is 3.5 to 5 & anything outside of that range is considered ... A: I'd be glad to try and answer your question. A potassium of anything less than 3.0 at the lab I ...
CHEM B TESTS	7/13/2009
Q: I HAVE BEEN ASKED TO HAVE THIS TEST PERFORMED BY MY PHYSICIAN, HOWEVER I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHAT ... A: Do you mean Chem 8 (the number) instead of Chem B (letter)? There's no such test as a Chem B. If ...
Blood work	7/12/2009
Q: My doctor has ordered a series of test on me to figure out if I have Fibromyalgia. There are a few ... A: I'll be glad to try and answer your question. While there is no blood test to see if a person has ...
Got blood taken...then sick?	7/10/2009
Q: So I got blood taken at about 2:45pm (July 9th) - 4 viles. And then gave a urine sample. I felt ... A: Have you ever had blood drawn before? If this was your first time, and this happened, it may be ...
Lab results - confused	7/10/2009
Q: I have been suffering from almost every possible hypothyroid symptom for the last three years. I ... A: I'll be glad to try and answer your question. All of the results that you have provided me are, in ...
sedrate test for lupus	7/8/2009
Q: In range sedrate is 15-20 for a female. My test came back at 39. My dr wants me to do a lupus panel. ... A: I'd be glad to try and answer your question. Your sed rate is elevated, of course, but the sed rate ...
Lab Results	7/8/2009
Q: I had some blood work done which noted the following flags: Eos 15H% High 0-7 Eos (absolute) ... A: Eosinophils are one type of white blood cell (WBC). Your count is quite elevated. Eosinophils ...
GFR result	7/7/2009
Q: I am a 43 year old Caucasian female.I have recently had routine blood tests done at my GP after I ... A: GFR (Glomular Filtration Rate) is a relatively new way to measure a person's kidney function. It is ...
positive ANA	7/5/2009
Q: Ok I will try to make it short. I am female 28 y/o. I have been feeling really tired and achy the ... A: Michelle, I will be glad to TRY and answer your question. I don't have all that much experience ...
UA Test	7/5/2009
Q: I just received my UA lab test results..my concern is with the abnormal results on this test which ... A: Your report is hard to read the way it's presented to me, but I'll try. It appears that all results ...
Blood Test Results -	6/30/2009
Q: I just got my results back and again, my C02 is 33 which is high. It was high last time and i ... A: CO2 (also called bicarbonate) is one of the body's electrolytes. When bicarbonate levels are higher ...
Abnormal urine analysis results	6/29/2009
Q: My mother recently had an urine analysis. There were several things our of range. Can you help me ... A: Kathy. Based on the results you've given me and tying them together, it appears your mother may ...
Low AST	6/29/2009
Q: I am confused. Almost all info I have found related to elevated AST and that usually indicates the ... A: I'm not sure of the post you're referring to. I don't recall saying that a low AST (or ALT or that ...
Abnormal urine analysis results	6/28/2009
Q: My mother recently had an urine analysis. There were several things our of range. Can you help me ... A: Is your mother having any urinary symptoms? Based on the results you listed, I'd say that your ...
blood test results	6/26/2009
Q: My WBC count is 14.5,HGB 15.3,HCT 45.1,ABS.SEGS 10.15 and I have squamous epithelial cell count in ... A: Yes, your white blood cell (WBC) count is a little high. But not terribly high. All other results ...
abnormally high blood test results	6/26/2009
Q: I have a male relative that is 62. He has recently had a white count test result of over 40,000. A ... A: A white count of over 40,000 and a sed rate of more than 140 indicates a moderate to severe ...
white blood count	6/25/2009
Q: my white count has dropped to 2.7 from 3.2 3 days ago. i am currently taking cytoxan for ra. how ... A: The drop of 0.5 of your white count is probably due to just being drawn a different day. I don't ...
regarding AST(GOT) test	6/25/2009
Q: my AST (GOT) Test result is 71 [IU/L] and perhaps normal range : 10 - 40 1.does it mean my lever is ... A: 1. A high AST doesn't always mean there is liver damage. A shot or injection of medicine into ...
anion gap	6/24/2009
Q: myhusband had a health screen and his anion gap was 18.3 which was flagged as high we do not ... A: I'd be glad to try and answer your question. Anion Gap is actually a value calculated using the ...
blood results	6/23/2009
Q: can you please tell me what eos (absolute) is? is says 0.0 - 0.4 is normal mine is 0.5. not sure ... A: I'd be glad to try and answer your question. Eos is short for eosinophils, one type of WBC (White ...
PSA test.	6/17/2009
Q: First I am 81 and weight 160 My last two test were9.3 2007 and 10. 2008 and now 6 16 09 13.9. Am I ... A: Because your PSA has slowly risen over the past few years, you may need further testing. The PSA is ...
Red Cell Mass?	6/15/2009
Q: I asked you a question some time ago that you helped me with and now I have another. What is the ... A: I'm glad I could help you in the past, and I will try to help you again. The assessment of anemia ...
Blood Draw Tubes	6/14/2009
Q: I have a family member who has to have laboratory blood tests on a regular (or semi-regular) basis ... A: I'd be glad to try and answer your question. I see you're writing from Canada. I assume blood ...
Lab Test Results	6/7/2009
Q: My results from my lab test show ALT, CREAT, and BUN all are below normal ranges. My Ionize Calcium ... A: ALT is a liver enzyme, and CREAT and BUN are indicators of kidney function. But the result being ...
HgA1C test result	6/4/2009
Q: I had yearly labwork done recently and the HgA1C result was 71%. When I looked this up, how I got ... A: Yes, the HBA1C test is a test for diabetes. It's typically used in known diabetics to measure ...
MCH LEVEL HIGH	5/27/2009
Q: I am trying to read between the lines of a question you already answered. My MCH is at 34.4. I ... A: I'd be glad to try and answer your question. Mean corpuscular hemoglobin (MCH) is a calculation of ...
HEMOGLOBIN/BLOOD UR	5/1/2009
Q: I had lab work done and below was the result of the Hemoglobin/blood ur VALUE FLAG LOW ... A: I'm not sure about the number 150 either. When we do a urinalysis for blood, we either say ...
Comp Metabolic Panel	4/29/2009
Q: I just received my blood work results and my AST was high. What does AST stand for and what can I ... A: In order to help you further, I would need the actual AST result. The normal range for ALT is ...
spinning down	4/27/2009
Q: how long do you spin down a sst tube and do you have to use a disgard tube when using a butterfly ... A: At the hospital where I work, an SST tube is spun down at 4000 rpm for 10 minutes. Some other ...
Cirrhosis/Liver Disease	4/27/2009
Q: I just read one of the answers to the low ast & alt levels as being a sign of liver disease. I had ... A: There are many reasons for decreased liver enzymes and may include the following: malabsorption, ...
lab results	4/26/2009
Q: I have SLE, and have been having other problems as well. My Rheum dr. did more bloodwork, and I ... A: Centromere antibody is present in 80-90% of individuals with CREST variant scleroderma. This ...
WBC	4/22/2009
Q: My most recent WBC was 2.9, MPV was 11.0. I've had a low WBC over the last 15 years. This doctor ... A: I agree with you, as long as all of the other values in your CBC (especially the WBC portion) are ...
Understanding tests	4/17/2009
Q: My Dr has signed off my blood tests as being OK, but some of the results are not within the normal ... A: I'd be glad to try and answer your question. You're right, the references are indeed a little ...
labtests color top tube, additive,whole blood serum or plasma	3/28/2009
Q: will you provide me with information on the departments,color top tubes,additives, and serum, ... A: For all the tests you listed, I will answer, but I must tell you that different labs may have ...
PSA test results and the need for a biopsy	3/26/2009
Q: I hope you can help me make a decision on whether to have a biopsy done. I am a black male of 49. ... A: I'll try and give you my opinion, but remember, I'm not a doctor! The TOTAL PSA test is basically a ...
When are platelets too high	3/22/2009
Q: I have been diagnosed with both myeloproliferative and myelodisplasia, my platelet count is ... A: Are your under the care of a specialist, such as a hemotologist? If your were just diagnosed, then ...
My Lab Tests	3/21/2009
Q: My HDL is low (26), Triglycerides High (272), ematocrit is low (33.9), (Chem 7) Serum Creatine is ... A: I'd be glad to try and answer your question. Were you fasting for 10-12 hours before you had your ...
anti nuclear blood test	3/15/2009
Q: please tell me what the following test might mean. anti niclear antiebodies *positive =>titre ... A: I'd be glad to try and answer your question. The Anti-Nuclear Antibody (ANA) test is ordered when a ...
urianalysis	3/14/2009
Q: i just received my lab results and the protein in the urine was high with a value of 10mg/dl and rbc ... A: The results that you listed here don't seem to really match your symptoms of fevers, fatigue, and ...
RH- and -D	3/10/2009
Q: I am a regular blood donor and just received a letter from the blood bank saying that my ANTI D test ... A: Since you didn't get the Rhogam short within 72 hours of your miscarriage, there is a slight chance ...
lab results alt ast platelets	3/10/2009
Q: in advance, for your time and response. I really appreciate it. I am a female in my early 30's. ... A: Based on the results you've provided me, I'd say you may need further testing to rule out any liver ...
Test result	3/9/2009
Q: I've just received my results and I was wondering if you could help me out with this. * PLATELET ... A: All of the results that you listed are not in the "normal" range. But they are only slightly ...
Confusion Over Test Results	3/8/2009
Q: I'm a 37yo female who just had some routine bloodwork for a physical. I currently take Provigil ... A: Your sodium is fine at 144, even though the "normal" range is listed at 132-142. That's actually ...
help find a website	3/3/2009
Q: i am doing test results for certain types of lab testing such as HCB, PSA, ESR, CBC can you tell me ... A: Here are two link that I think will help you. The first one is from the Becton-Dickinson (BD), a ...
CBCs after rad and temador	2/24/2009
Q: My husband just finished 30 days of radiation and temador for GBM4. Mid cycle of his 30 days all his ... A: I'm not sure what the drug Temador is or what it's for, but I can tell you about the abnormal lab ...
Blood test results	2/22/2009
Q: Can you decipher my mother blood test results. She is in hospice care at my home and her urine has ... A: I'd be happy to try and answer your question. It appears, from the urinalysis report you provided, ...
Abnormal blood tests	2/22/2009
Q: I will try to make this as brief as possible. My daughter is 16 and is normally very energetic and ... A: I'd be glad to try and answer your question. I understand your frustration and worry about your ...
Chem panels?? In phlebotomy Tech	2/19/2009
Q: We are just starting the Lab part and i just can't grab the Chem panel part. I don't understand the ... A: Don't panic! Chem panel could be called a few different things, such as Comprehensive Metabolic ...
Blood tests	2/17/2009
Q: I have a question about blood tests. You may have already received it; I apologize if so. I did not ... A: I don't recall having read or answered your question. In response, yes, the blood tested is ...
Blood Tests/Anemia	2/16/2009
Q: Since 9/06, my WBC count has remained stable, but my RBC count has dropped from 5.36 to 4.0. ... A: I am almost certain that your episodes of dizziness and shortness of breath are related to your ...
ferritin, serum	2/14/2009
Q: my ferritin serum level is 378ng/ml. is this 'extremely' high? and how does 378ng/ml equate to mcg/l ... A: The normal range for ferritin is approximately 12-200 ng/mL. So your result is high, but not ...
Blood Tests/Anemia	2/7/2009
Q: Since 9/06, my WBC count has remained stable, but my RBC count has dropped from 5.36 to 4.0. ... A: Your RBC count, platelets, and H&H, while still in the normal range, have significantly decreased in ...
Taking a pill before blood test	2/6/2009
Q: This morning I forgot that I was going to have a routine blood test that required fasting (glucose, ... A: No, I don't think that a Pepcid pill taken with a little water would affect your test results. If ...
URINALYSIS	1/31/2009
Q: Regarding "Protein" Normal range is 0-9 Mine is 10 What might be the cause of my high number? Should ... A: I'd be glad to try and answer your question. Your level of protein in the urine isn't all that ...
High Red Cell Dist. Width	1/29/2009
Q: I recently had labs done. And on several of my past lab tests including this one I've had a High ... A: Shirley. None of the tests that you listed the second time have anything to do with the RDW. Both ...
Lab Test Results	1/29/2009
Q: I'm a 31yr old male and I am on medicine for high cholesterol, blood pressure, and high ... A: I'd be glad to try and answer your question. The three tests you mentioned are indeed liver enzyme ...
High Red Cell Dist. Width	1/27/2009
Q: I recently had labs done. And on several of my past lab tests including this one I've had a High ... A: I'd be glad to try and answer your question. Your RDW of 15 is only slightly high, according to the ...
Menopause Hormone Levels	1/25/2009
Q: I am a 46 year old woman and I recently had blood work done to check my hormone levels. I would ... A: I'd be glad to try and help you if I can. The nurse is right, your levels indicate that you are ...
quest. re: daughters CBC w/diff/platelet results	1/21/2009
Q: my 11 yr old daughter was given labs due to upcoming surgery on her foot. She currently has no ... A: I'd be glad to answer your question. It seems to me that the normal (reference) ranges that were ...
test	1/21/2009
Q: my wife she URINALYSIS, AUTOMATED (WITH MICROSCOPY IF indicated no culture ,,she is pregnant about ... A: A "trace" leukocyte esterase is a small amount of white blood cells in the urine. The key word here ...
anachoice (tm) cascading reflex/ low vitamin D	1/18/2009
Q: In my lab tests, the above test was run. It showed to be negative which I am assuming is good. Can ... A: I'd be glad to try and answer your question. It's worded a little different than I'm used to ...
lab test results	1/15/2009
Q: Recently tried to switch life insurance companies to get a lower premium and they declined me based ... A: I'd be glad to try and answer your question. Based on the lab results you have provided for me, I ...
Liver LAb results	1/12/2009
Q: Good morning, I am terribly confused. On the 4th of December I had my gall bladder removed. The same ... A: The normal range for total bilirubin is approximately 0.0 - 1.0. If it's only a little bit high, ...
lab tests results	1/9/2009
Q: i had a check up and my lab results came back with potassium, serum >8.0 glucose, serum 54 sodium, ... A: Yvette -- I believe that your doctor is right. Because your blood sat for an extended period of ...
Low platelets	1/8/2009
Q: What is the significance of low platelets. My results have come back with white cell count 12.4, ... A: Julie -- I wouldn't be too concerned about your platelet count. The normal range at the lab I work ...
could i be pregnant	12/29/2008
Q: I have my priod every 24 days (counting from the first day of my period). I have been trying to ... A: I'd be glad to try and answer your question. I do think that you may have tested too early, ...
lab tests	12/9/2008
Q: In the past all of my tests have been normal...this time I have some changes: Eos 11 High 0-7 Eos ... A: I'd be glad to try and answer your question. The Eos and Eos (absolute) are both counts of a ...
Lab Test	12/5/2008
Q: I got lab test today and my result for MCH is 32.2 out of the range 27.0-31.0 pg. I was smoker but ... A: I'd be glad to try and answer your question. Mean corpuscular hemoglobin (MCH) is a calculation of ...
Purpose of tests	12/3/2008
Q: I'm supposed to be getting all of these tests: CMP14 + LP + TP + TSH + 5AC + CBC/D/PLT ... A: for the most part. The only test I'm not so sure about is the last one, S/P. I'm not sure that's a ...
alt/ast values	11/28/2008
Q: I'm 38, recently had a cystocele/rectocele repair. Now have a thickening in sigmoid colon visible ... A: Jody-- Yes, I do think the low AST/ALT values could be due to the poor eating habits. For the ...
pancreatitis	11/26/2008
Q: I have been diagnosed with pancreatitis with my level of lipase at 391. I go to the specialist on ... A: Suzie--Based on your lipase result of 391, that's where the doctor got the diagnosis of ...
Blood test results	11/26/2008
Q: In the past two weeks I’ve had heavy nose bleeds so I went to my doctor and found I was border line ... A: I'd be glad to try and answer your question. The results that you gave me are part of a CBC ...
lab test	11/26/2008
Q: went to e.r yesterday for back,side flank pain and lower stomach pain i been on cipro. for 2 weeks ... A: Thomas, based on the results that you gave me, your lab work appears to be normal. Your sodium is ...
drug test	11/23/2008
Q: i was stung mutible times by wasps at my job, my arm swelled up three times its normal size. went to ... A: Substances that could possibly cause a false positive for methamphetamine are: ephedrine, ...
Concern about abnormal results	11/21/2008
Q: I've struggled with debilitating symptoms for 2 years now and have been given the diagnosis of ... A: As far as I know, there isn't a specific test to diagnose MS. The lab results that you gave me are ...
4 year old boy with several abnormal labs	10/29/2008
Q: my 4 year old son; for the past 2 years has been having pain on and off daily under his belly ... A: Yes it could be possible that the infection never really cleared up 2 years ago. I'm glad you were ...
pSA	10/27/2008
Q: My PSA was around 4 but a recent test showed 21. I had a UTI ook Cipro ,and now it's 5.08. Isn't ... A: Yes, a "total" PSA change from 21 to 5.08 is a big change. But the decrease is good! Because of ...
4 year old boy with several abnormal labs	10/25/2008
Q: my 4 year old son; for the past 2 years has been having pain on and off daily under his belly ... A: I;d be glad to try and answer your question. Your son's urine tests of trace protein and 8.5 pH ...
Blood Test report	10/25/2008
Q: Good Day! My husband went for a general routine checkup and he had a blood test there.His reports ... A: Ramya -- Yes you should try and change his diet. Try and have more fruits and vegetables, and less ...
HIV & CBC w/ Differential	10/24/2008
Q: I am concerned about a possible exposure I had 4-5 years ago. I am too afriad to take a test, but ... A: I'd be glad to try and answer your question. Your question doesn't have a straightforward answer. ...
TSH normal, Free T3 very high	10/24/2008
Q: I'm a 32 year-old female, and for a long time now, i've been having tachicardy, sweating profusely, ... A: I.R., I am confused by your question. Thyroid (the TSH and Total/Free T3 that you had done) tests ...
Blood Test report	10/23/2008
Q: Good Day! My husband went for a general routine checkup and he had a blood test there.His reports ... A: Yes, I would agree that your husband's bloodwork is abnormal. Everything "bad" is high, and the one ...
Bloodwork	10/22/2008
Q: I recently had a miscarriage at 18 weeks. I went to the Er due to bleeding and cramping where they ... A: I'd be glad to try and answer your question. The normal white blood cell count is approximately 3.0 ...
bladder and kidney	10/21/2008
Q: i have lupus, sponge kidneys, and intercystal (sp) cyctitis of the bladder. i have had 2 urine ... A: I'd be glad to try and answer your question. Because of the conditons you listed that you have, I ...
sma 8	10/21/2008
Q: what exactly are the 8 components in an sma 8 (chem 8) A: An "SMA 8" is the "old" name for a Chem 8 or a Bssic Panel 8. The 8 tests included in this panel ...
Abnormal MPV lab test	10/21/2008
Q: I am 3 months pregnant and had some blood work done. My result is 11.3 for my mpv. The normal range ... A: I'd be glad to try and answer your question. Mean Platelet Volume (MPV) is a machine-calculated ...
AST (GOT) & ALT (GPT)	10/21/2008
Q: I have this results from blod testing. AST (GOT) 250 ALT (GPT) 343 All other blod tests are normal ... A: AST and ALT are both enzymes of the liver. Boh of your results are very high. There are some ...
leukocyte esterase,and squamous eputhelial cells	10/17/2008
Q: lab results not sure if it was my urine or blood for leukocyte this came back as a trace(not sure ... A: I'd be glad to try and answer your question. These results are from a urine test. Leukocytes are ...
Thyroid Test	10/1/2008
Q: What is the normal T4, free reading in this test? A: I'd be glad to try and answer your question. A normal reading for the Free T4 thyroid test is ...
Low Seg Count in a CMBP	9/30/2008
Q: I received my lab test values in the mail and everything was within normal limits except the seg ... A: I'd be glad to try and answer your question. The seg count is a measure of one type of white blood ...
high hdl, high ldl, low triglycerides	9/27/2008
Q: I am a 62 year old woman and recently underwent a blood test. Here's my lipid profile: Total ... A: I'd be glad to answer your question. Your total cholesterol is high, with the normal range being ...
psa false results	9/25/2008
Q: Do any prescription drugs artificially raise lab test results for psa? i.e. you get false results or ... A: I'd be glad to try and answer your question. A falsely high PSA is fairly common. Prostate ...
Reticulocyte	9/25/2008
Q: Reticulocyte was ordered on the lab test. And what came back includes Retic Absolute (10^9) and ... A: ), I'd be glad to try and answer your question. The reticulocyte count is ordered to help determine ...
Lab result question	9/24/2008
Q: I had some lab work done for possible Erythema Nodosum and not sure what the results mean. My doctor ... A: I'd be glad to answer your question. Actually your doctor was right in "dismissing" these results, ...
cbc w/differential/platelets	9/18/2008
Q: My lab test shows: RBC 3.46L (WNL=3.80) MCV 107H (WNL=80-98) ... A: Pam, I'd be glad to try and answer your question. RBC is your REd Blood Cell count. It is slightly ...
urine lab value	9/16/2008
Q: if a u/a with micro comes back with non renal epithelial cells greater than 10 and mucus threads ... A: I'd be glad to try and answer your question. NON renal epithelial cells and mucus threads are both ...
Abnormal blood gas labs	9/13/2008
Q: On my recent labs it indicated, BUN 19 mg/dl (7-18), BUN/Creat ratio 26 (6-20), Anion gap -2.0 ... A: I'd be glad to try and answer your question. I think your blood glas results look OK. Your P02 ...
wbc results	9/11/2008
Q: I will make this as short as possible. My wbc was 13.5 on 4/30 & 19.8 on 5/7/08. Now, on 4/6/08 I ... A: I'd be glad to try and answer your question. Yes, I do believe that your WBC count could be ...
Neutropenia	9/10/2008
Q: My 2 year old had rotavirus and colostrodifficile in July. The pediatrician ordered a CBC. His WBC ... A: I'd be glad to try and answer your question. As far as the WBC count never being above 1400, that ...
Confused on lab results	9/9/2008
Q: I just came across this site and I love it. I have been feeling super tired for the last few months ... A: I'd be glad to try and answer your question. All of your lab results that you gave me are normal. ...
SGPT result	8/30/2008
Q: My SGPT result for now is 101.35 is it normal or above normal range? Pls answer me pls . Thank you ... A: I'd be glad to try and answer your question. SGPT, also known as ALT, is a liver enzyme, so ...
hrt and thyroid testing	8/29/2008
Q: Does hrt affect thyroid test results? My recent test results were: T4 1.4 reference: 1.8-8.8 ... A: I'd be glad to try and answer your question. I believe that your HRT may have affected your T4 and ...
abnormal neutrophils, lymphoctyes, and bun/creat ratio	8/11/2008
Q: My son recently recovered (approx 2 weeks ago) from MRSA infection in a spider bite and impantigo. ... A: I'd be glad to try and answer your question. How old is your son? If he's younger than 12 years of ...
what is lupus panel?	8/11/2008
Q: what is lupus panel and why is this test performed?What other names and abbreviations are there for ... A: A lupus panel is a test to fetermine if you have the disease lupus, which is an autoimmune disease. ...
Cholesterol - LDL - HDL	7/28/2008
Q: I had a cholesterol test done and the results were:- Cholesterol - 5.7 LDL - 3.2 HDL - 2.2 I was ... A: I'm unable to help you with your question because the results of your tests are in units that I ...
ALT blood test	7/25/2008
Q: Is fast required for A ALT blood test. What does diagnosis code 794.8 mean? A: No, fasting is NOT required for an ALT blood test. As for the meaning of diagnosis code 794.8, that ...
lab work	7/25/2008
Q: what does a low mpv mean? A: I'd be glad to try and answer your question. Mean corpuscular volume (MCV) is a measurement of the ...
squamous epithelial cell count	7/23/2008
Q: please have a second for me. I just received my labs and my therapist said that their were abnormal ... A: I'd be happy to try and answer your question. I'm assuming that you mean squamous epithelial cells ...
UTI results positive for infection	7/23/2008
Q: I had foul smelling urine. No UTI at the time when tested by Doctor. Then tested 1 week later by ... A: I'd be happy to try and answer your question. I believe the doctor is correct in sending you to the ...
alt testing	7/21/2008
Q: I have a level of 43 on my alt(sgpt) is this something that i should be concerned with pls help not ... A: I'd be glad to try and answer your question. An ALT result of 43 is not a bad result. The normal ...
B 12 lab results	7/20/2008
Q: Can taking a B12 shot right before getting the lab test done make the results abnormally high? I am ... A: I'd be happy to try and answer your question. I woudn't recommend getting your B12 level checked ...
low platelet count	7/9/2008
Q: My platelet count is 82 and my recent blood test shows my count is now 80, my hemotologist said not ... A: 82 is certainly a low platelet count, but it's not critically low. The normal range is about ...
ast/alt	7/7/2008
Q: I recently had a routine Chemistry panel run as part of a volunteer project...I am also a Medical ... A: Some people have AST levels below the reference range. Alcoholic liver disease is the most common ...
mpv	7/6/2008
Q: my mpv is 6.8 (low) and yet my platelets are high (636) Any ideas? A: A low MPV is usually the result of a high platelet count, which yours is. Increased platelet counts ...
Thyroid levels	6/26/2008
Q: I recently visited my doctor to discuss what I believe are the symptoms of hypothyroidism. I had ... A: Bud, I'd be glad to try and answer your question. It probably wasn't the best idea to take your ...
lab test	6/25/2008
Q: i have ms and my blood sugar was tested and came back at 166 fasting also my calcium level was high ... A: I'd be happy to try and answer your question. Were you fasting for 12-14 hours, with nothing to eat ...
blood test	6/18/2008
Q: I recently went for my annual physical and got my fasting blood report. In that, the platelet count ... A: I'd be glad to try and answer your question. When your platelet count is a little elevated, and ...
lab tests	6/17/2008
Q: When I was pregnant I was looking over my labs, my son was born almost months early. after giving ... A: I'd be glad to try and answer your question. MPV stands for "Mean Platelet Volume". MPV gives your ...
DIABETIC	6/17/2008
Q: MY LAB'S CAME BACK WAS LAST TIME 5.9 NOW 6.2 THEY SAY UNDER 7 IS OK IS THAT TRUE?? A: I assume that you mean for the HgbA1C test, which is a measure of how the patient's blood sguar ...
blood groups and offspring	6/16/2008
Q: I have recently read a report in a website 'babycentre.co.uk' which states "It is impossible for an ... A: I'd be glad to try and answer your question. If you're 100% certain of the blood types of the three ...
AST/GOT lab test results	6/15/2008
Q: I had a blood screening test done through my school district and when I got the results back I had a ... A: I'd be glad to try and answer your question. Your AST level is high. AST is a liver enzyme. Very ...
The good cholesterol	6/8/2008
Q: I am 53, retired, and would like to find an answer to a question I've been unable to obtain via ... A: William, I sent you that response because I don't think I can accurately answer your question. I ...
my billiruben count is 1.7	6/5/2008
Q: so lately I have been feeling really sick I am vomiting and everything taste bitter, body i aching ... A: I'd be glad to try and answer your question. Bilirubin is present in your liver at a certain ...
Abnormal U/A	6/2/2008
Q: I see now that I'm at a women's health site, but I'll ask my question anyhow. My daughter has a ... A: I'd be glad to try and answer your question. A glucose result of 2000 is very very very high, and ...
results of ALG [SGPT] blood test of 36/l	6/1/2008
Q: Is this a Dangerous level? i A: I'd be glad to try and answer your question. I believe the test you're talking about is ALT, also ...
urine drug screen	5/23/2008
Q: I'm an R.N. Can you tell me what would cause someone to test positive for benzo's when they have ... A: .I'd be glad to try and answer your question. The first thing...benzos can stay in your system for ...
grand father	5/22/2008
Q: took the psa test and his score was a .92 6 months ago and had surgery to shave prostate and ... A: I'd be glad to try and answer your question. Both of your grandfather's test results of 0.92 and ...
Help...	5/10/2008
Q: I have read all the posted responses and I just got more confused. I was given two tests a ... A: I'll be glad to try and answer your question. I know all these terms are confusing! From the ...
no answer?	5/9/2008
Q: I submitted a question on May 1. Today I got an "automated?" email saying that "I already answered ... A: I receive numerous questions a day. Alot of the time, the questions are very similar. Your ...
high white blood cell counts	5/8/2008
Q: I have had high white blood cell count for 8 months now and myu iron was 8 then i got it up to 18 ... A: I'd be happy to try and answer your question. A high white count typically means that the bosy is ...
PSA test	4/26/2008
Q: I have read a lot about how much validity to give to PSA test results with studies showing false ... A: I'd be glad to try and answer your question. As with any blood test, there will be false negatives ...
Interpreting Lab Results	4/24/2008
Q: I recently visited my family doctor last week (on my 40th birthday) and asked for a complete ... A: I'd be glad to try and answer your questions. Looking at the tests you've mentioned that are ...
Is it normal	4/23/2008
Q: I'm 28years old wt-58kg,ht-147cms.married for 2 yrs still not pregnant.My lab report is ... A: I'd be happy to try and answer your question. All of your lab results that you listed are normal. ...
urine testing	4/23/2008
Q: Why do you sometimes get negative urinalysis but positive urine cultures when checking for UTI's? A: I'd be happy to try and answer your question. Most of the time, a UTI will cause blood, leukocytes ...
what is a u/a test	4/17/2008
Q: My mom have a liver condition the doctor recommended several test u/a test, ca 125 test. What is ... A: I'd be happy to try and answer your question. "UA" is the abbreviation for urinalysis. This test ...
b12 in blood tests	4/13/2008
Q: I am a nursing student and I keep coming across a lab that I can not find an answer to, I have now ... A: I'm at a loss then! Like I said, we don't see very many high B12 levels where I work. Are you ...
Urine Test	4/11/2008
Q: My urine tests came back with negative culture, but Leukocytes and protein. They are making me take ... A: When the urine culture was negative, but your urinalysis shows leukocytes and protein, the sample ...
b12 in blood tests	4/7/2008
Q: I am a nursing student and I keep coming across a lab that I can not find an answer to, I have now ... A: High B12 levels are fairly uncommon. I don't see that many at the hospital I work at. From what I ...
not gulity	4/7/2008
Q: i have ms, and recently had strep throat and uti, im am on ... A: Of the list of the medications you are taking, Flexeril seems to be the one that may be causing the ...
My sons lab results	4/4/2008
Q: have a 10 year old son. He is 54 inches tall and weighs about 63. He has been saying he feels sick ... A: Your son's amylase and platelet count results are both a little high. A high amylase result could ...
2nd Quantitative hCG test	4/3/2008
Q: I'm pregnant but possibly experienced a miscarriage. My first blood test was done today. Friday I ... A: After your blood is drawn, if the test was ordered as "routine", it's hard to say when the test ...
Leb results	3/27/2008
Q: i am a 33 yr old female. i do yearly blood work & just rec'd the results today. My doc didnt go ... A: I'd be glad to try and answer your question. The results you listed that are low normal, are just ...
urine test	3/22/2008
Q: had recent urine test, most results were negative, but two I didn't understand- Leukocyte Esterase, ... A: I'd be glad to try and answer your question. Leukocyte esterase is essentially white blood cells. ...
lisinopril/HCTZ and lab tests	3/20/2008
Q: my husband takes Lisinopril/Hydrochlorathiazide and he just had lab tests to check his thyroid among ... A: When I got the comment from someone who corected my original answer to you, I knew I had to try and ...
post vasectomy semen sample	3/20/2008
Q: Not sure if you can answer this question but I will ask anyway. My husband had a vasectomy and ... A: I'd be happy to try and answer your question. When the lab checks a post vasectomy semen sample, ...
alchohol possitive drug testing	3/19/2008
Q: i was tested for drugs because i just got out of prison and am currently in a halfway house. they ... A: I'd be happy to try and answer your question. Your alcohol number of 0.046 is about half of what's ...
lab tests error	3/9/2008
Q: is it possible that HCG blood test can come back negative? can i still be possibly pregnant. The ... A: Shala -- Yes, an ovarian tumor can cause a "false positive" pregancy test. Your other symptom of ...
lab tests error	3/8/2008
Q: is it possible that HCG blood test can come back negative? can i still be possibly pregnant. The ... A: Shala -- I would still recommend that you try another home pregnancy test. Whether it comes up ...
lab tests error	3/7/2008
Q: is it possible that HCG blood test can come back negative? can i still be possibly pregnant. The ... A: I'd be happy to try and answer your question. Yes, it is possible that the HCG test can come back ...
PSA Result 1,815???	3/4/2008
Q: Have you ever heard of a PSA result of 1,815? My Dad (age 69) has been fighting prostate cancer for ... A: I'd be happy to try and answer your question. A PSA result of 1815 sound very very high, and I ...
L NEUT% L MVP L POTA L ALT (SGPT)	2/28/2008
Q: L NEUT%: 50.6 L MVP: 7.3 L POTASSIUM: 3.3 L ALT (SGPT):12 Can you advise to what it means or what ... A: I'd be glad to try and answer your question. First, the NEUT % is the percentage of neutrophils, ...
urine sample	2/27/2008
Q: My doctor had me give a morning urine sample and bring it inot the lab in the morning. He gave me ... A: I'd be glad to try and answer your question. The doctor must want to test you for a UTI - urinary ...
elevated Bilirubin level	2/25/2008
Q: Lab results returned completely normal except 2.1 Bilirubin level. I run app.50 miles per week and ... A: I believe that your doctor is doing the right thing, since you have no symptoms, and your bilirubin ...
Breast Cancer	2/25/2008
Q: I had elevated rbc for more than one year. I found an new Dr., after the first test which showed ... A: I'd be glad to try and answer your question. An elevated RBC (red blood cell) count could be for a ...
Urinalysis	2/20/2008
Q: My 5 year old daughter has had 3 UA's at her doctors office since Dec. The first showed trace blood. ... A: I'd be glad to try and answer your question. The most common reason for blood/protein in urine is ...
Aspiration of the hip	2/19/2008
Q: Samantha, I have a question, I was set up to do a cortisone injection in my hip. The doctor at ... A: I'd be glad to try and answer your question. Typically culture results take 48-72 hours for the ...
positive alcohol test	2/17/2008
Q: I have 3 questions 1. Can high enzymes ( fatty liver ) cause a positive test for alcohol? 2. Can ... A: I'd be glad to try and answer your question. No, high enzymes can't cause a false positive alcohol ...
Diabetes	2/11/2008
Q: A week ago I had blood work done which was ordered as part of my physical examination. When the ... A: I'd be glad to try and answer your question. I think that your doctor is just being thorough, which ...
Lab results Highs and lows	2/9/2008
Q: CBC drawn and results received with norms on all except NEUT was 44.0, LYMP 40.7 and ESO 7.5. What ... A: I'd be happy to try and answer your question. When your NEUT (neutrophil) are low and LYMP ...
Viral infection	2/7/2008
Q: I became ill 8 days ago, went to the Dr. yesterday, was put on Moxifloxacin and prednisone. Blood ... A: It's hard to help you more than I have without knowing what viral infection it is that you tested ...
Liver Test	1/30/2008
Q: I had an ultrasound last week to check for gallbladder disease and as it turns out, the problems I ... A: I'd be glad to try and answer your question. I can't say about the ultrasound, because that's ...
lab tests in Intensive Terapy room	1/29/2008
Q: i´m live in São Paulo, Brazil and work a Hospital clinical laboratory. Many interferences on ... A: I'd be glad to try and answer your question. The rise and then fall in the white blood cell count ...
liver tests	1/26/2008
Q: i have had a succesful liver trnslplant 4 yrs ao,,recent tests show,billirubin of 31 albumin of ... A: All of your numbers that you gave me are all within the normal range, except for your bilirubin ...
liver tests	1/24/2008
Q: i have had a succesful liver trnslplant 4 yrs ao,,recent tests show,billirubin of 31 albumin of ... A: I'd be happy to try and answer your question. But I'm a little confused by your numbers. Maybe you ...
blood and urine test results	1/24/2008
Q: I had to have a medical for work and got these results unfortunately I had it done in Spain so I ... A: I'd be happy to try and answer your question. Your neutrophil count is only the slightest bit lower ...
Blood type confusion	1/22/2008
Q: I have been searching online and stilll can't figure it out... In the case of: Mother is A- ... A: I'd be happy to try and answer your question. When both parents are Rh negative, there is no chance ...
HgA1c result	1/17/2008
Q: I recently had my HgA1c run and it is 6.3. I do not have diabetes but i my mother and two siblings ... A: I'd be happy to try and answer your question. The HbA1C test is a measure of a person's blood sugar ...
lisinopril/HCTZ and lab tests	1/16/2008
Q: my husband takes Lisinopril/Hydrochlorathiazide and he just had lab tests to check his thyroid among ... A: The Lisinopri/HCTZ could do either (raise or lower) your husband's cholesterol and triglycerides. ...
Blood Test	1/16/2008
Q: What does TSH stand for? My T4 for thyroid test was within normal range but my TSH is 13.8 (4.5 is ... A: TSH stands for Thyroid Stimulating Hormone. Thyroid hormones help control the rate at which the ...
lisinopril/HCTZ and lab tests	1/16/2008
Q: my husband takes Lisinopril/Hydrochlorathiazide and he just had lab tests to check his thyroid among ... A: ORIGINAL ANSWER (1/16/08): Hi Connie, I'd be happy to try and answer your question. Lisinopril/HCZT ...
blood test while taking antibiotic	1/12/2008
Q: my husband is taking an antibiotic, SMZ/TMP DS 800-160 TAB LANN which is the generic for BACTRIM, He ... A: I'd be glad to try and answer your question. No, I don't believe that the Bactrim will affect any ...
hereditary hemochromatosis DNA	1/9/2008
Q: My gastroenterologist has ordered the above test for me. I have all of the symtoms and profile that ... A: I'd be happy to try and answer your question. The hereditary hemochromatosis DNA test is the ...
Need Help	1/9/2008
Q: What can I do to clean my body of all toxins (THC)? A: Really the only thing that will clean your body of toxins such as THC, is TIME. You may read about ...
psa test results	1/6/2008
Q: My dad got his psa test results back and it said 2F what does this mean, what does the F stand for. ... A: I'm not sure what the F means, but a result of 2 is a good result. The normal result is 0.0 - 4.0, ...
Hormone Levels	12/18/2007
Q: I have been dealing with irregular hormone levels for about 2 years now and it's getting more ... A: I'd be glad to try and answer your question. Your doctor was right in one thing, your FSH and LH ...
Fals-Postive Blood test	12/15/2007
Q: I recently took a blood test and tested positive for anti-depressants. I've never taken any ... A: I'd be glad to try and answer your question. The test may have come back positive, but that doesn't ...
PSA levels	12/6/2007
Q: I recently got my PSA result back & it was 6.7. my doctor said he felt a slight "bump' on my ... A: I'd be glad to try and answer your question. Your PSA level is slightly high, as the normal range ...
Will administering medical marijuana to patient, cause me to fail a drug test?	12/4/2007
Q: I work as an in-home caregiver to the disabled. I have been offered a part-time position which would ... A: I'd be happy to try and answer your question. It is very unlikely that you can fail a drug test if ...
urine test results	12/1/2007
Q: should i be concerned about a result of 4+ UA HBG test and what does it mean. A: I'd be happy to try and answer your question. A urine hbg (hemoglobin) is essentially blood in your ...
Lab Result question	11/30/2007
Q: My Lymph ABS is 4.90 (normal is .65-4.25) WBC is 11.08 (Normal 3.8-10.8) My TSH is 7.04 ... A: I'd be glad to try and answer your question. Your TSH is high but not extremely high, so that may ...
blood type	11/30/2007
Q: Can parents with O positive have a child that is a negative? ANSWER: Hi Shannon, I'd be glad to try ... A: Yes it is possible to have an A negative child with two O positive parents. The Rhesus (Rh) ...
Controlled substance test	11/28/2007
Q: Samantha, just a quick question...Will a couple of beers the night before a "a drug and controlled ... A: Tom thanks for your question, I'd be happy to try and give you a good answer. I don't think a ...
blood test results	11/27/2007
Q: i had a lump on my leg wich comes and goes my blood test results show abnormal plasma c could you ... A: I'd be glad to try and answer your question. I'm assuming that you mean PROTEIN C, not plasma C. ...
Urinalysis tests and reoccuring urinary infections	11/26/2007
Q: I am an eighteen-year-old sexually active female and I have been having recurrent genital health ... A: I'd be glad to try and answer your question. I understand your frustration. Noone should have to ...
blood type	11/26/2007
Q: Can parents with O positive have a child that is a negative? A: I'd be glad to try and answer your question. Yes, there is a 1 in 4 chance that a child with two ...
lab tests	11/20/2007
Q: I got the results from my annual physical. All numbers are fine except for ALT which is 57 in a ... A: Your numbers don't look all that bad. Your doctor is right. The ALT number is a little elevated, ...

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