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| Subject | Date Asked |
| lap work done need some information about my test result | 1/30/2012 |
| Q: can you please explain to me the result in my lab work please, so that i can get myself to a better ... A: The test results you've listed for me are from a urinalysis (a chemical analysis of your urine) and ... | |
| blood work | 1/23/2012 |
| Q: ana screen, esr, cbc w/pit,tsh,t3 total, t3tsh, t3 uptake and a t4 free tests for A: A basic metabolic panel is a chemistry panel of 8 tests, including sodium, potassium, chloride, ... | |
| lab | 1/16/2012 |
| Q: i had a few blood tests, all of which were normal except for MPV at 11.2 it says normal is 7.4-10.4 ... A: Mean platelet volume (MPV) is a machine-calculated measurement of the average size of your ... | |
| high on ALT and AST | 12/29/2011 |
| Q: I am a bit concern. My sister called me to tell me that her ALT is 320 and AST 194. I believe this ... A: I understand your concern for your sister, but it sounds like her doctor is doing the right thing, ... | |
| lab | 12/29/2011 |
| Q: Urine cytology: urothelial cells Are present; predominantly squamous cells are present and few red ... A: Squamous cells are basically just skin cells. So these cells being present in a urine sample is ... | |
| complete blood count | 12/20/2011 |
| Q: i done my cbc blood count last week, because this past few days i feel dizzy and experiencing ... A: Aisa. The results of your CBC that you gave to me are all only slightly out of normal range, and ... | |
| Insulin Level in Blood | 12/3/2011 |
| Q: could you tell us please what blood test would tell us insulin level in blood? Thanks! A: There is an actual blood test that measures the amount of insulin a person is producing. It's just ... | |
| Iron Overload | 11/8/2011 |
| Q: After a several months of stomach pains and fatigue I had some tests done. Most recently they ... A: The two tests you are referring to are part of a urinalysis, a examination of your urine. Squamous ... | |
| RPR | 11/4/2011 |
| Q: I had an initial RPR test months ago, it came back weakly reactive (titer 1:2), and the TPPA came ... A: Your nurse/doctor is right not be too concerned with your (weakly) positive RPR. The RPR test is ... | |
| neurophils + lymphocytes | 10/20/2011 |
| Q: I have a relative who has congestive heart failure and she recently had a bunch of labs completed. ... A: Without knowing how far away from normal your relative's values were, I can't really say if there's ... | |
| Blood test and urine results | 10/10/2011 |
| Q: I am 17 years old I am overweight and my doctor wanted to do a blood test and urine test to make ... A: ). Ph of urine can vary greatly depending in what you ate or drank just before collecting the urine ... | |
| Blood Tests | 8/23/2011 |
| Q: I had to go to Urgent Care for a Bladder Infection. They gave me Cproflaxin. I have taken it for one ... A: There is a small chance that the Cipro can cause an increase in calcium. But this chance is very ... | |
| Critical Points in a Capillary Puncture | 7/27/2011 |
| Q: Test values from capillary blood may be more variable than results from cvenous blood due to the ... A: For the most part, a capillary sample is only done when the standard way of obtaining blood (using a ... | |
| WBC count on urine | 7/23/2011 |
| Q: just would like to ask, what causes the white blood count (WBC) on the urinalysis? my daughter had ... A: Marie. The most common cause for WBC (White Blood Cells) in urine is an infection, most likely a ... | |
| Lab Results | 7/22/2011 |
| Q: I recently received my 3 month old daughters CBC/DIFF lab results. I'm not sure if it makes a ... A: The only thing I see with your daughter's CBC (Complete Blood Count) results are that she appears to ... | |
| ua lab test | 7/12/2011 |
| Q: can you tell me what these results mean? GLUCOSE, UA 300 (3+) KETONES, UA <10 thank you so much ... A: The results you have provided me are part of a urinalysis, a urine test. They indicate that there ... | |
| test tube color | 4/7/2011 |
| Q: what color tube is used for a TSH blood test A: Let me start out by saying that different hospitals may use different colors of tubes, depending on ... | |
| Labs | 4/6/2011 |
| Q: I just received my lab results back, does anything seem to be a problem here? low glucose 53 high ... A: Some slight variations from the normal range of tests is normal and unlikely to be of any clinical ... | |
| Iron level concerns | 4/4/2011 |
| Q: I am a 33 year old female I just recieve my result from my iron test. It shows that my hemoglobin is ... A: Your hemoglobin of 11.9 is only slightly low for your age and gender (females 18-60 generally have ... | |
| Lab Results | 3/29/2011 |
| Q: I just received my lab results back, my CO2, Total is 31.0 is High and my TSH -Ultrasensitive is ... A: Your CO2 is only slightly high, and unlikely to be of any clinical significance. However, a high ... | |
| lab results | 3/28/2011 |
| Q: I recently had labwork in another state and they mailed me the results. I am 40 years old. My total ... A: Some slight variations (high or low) in lab values are normal, which is what I believe for your ... | |
| Lab Test results | 3/24/2011 |
| Q: I'm almost 50 years old. Can you tell me what could cause the following lab results to be ... A: Based on the abnormal lab results you've provided me (I assume all the other parts of the CBC - ... | |
| lipase test | 3/21/2011 |
| Q: Which tube color is this test collected in? And does this specimen need to be chilled? A: Different colors of tubes are different for each lab, depending on what manufacturer they use. ... | |
| cholesterol | 3/16/2011 |
| Q: I am 68 year old female, 5'3 and weigh 122. Cholesterol test total cholesterol 261 triglyceride 59 ... A: In my opinion (but remember, I'm not a doctor!), you do not need cholesterol lowering drugs. Your ... | |
| low lab values | 3/5/2011 |
| Q: I've had lab work done to these results.Any ideas...WBC3.2 LYM1.1 MID0.7 GRAN1.3 RBC4.52 HGB9.4 ... A: The results you've listed for me are all part of a CBC (Complete Blood Count). The only abnormal ... | |
| Question about lab results | 2/22/2011 |
| Q: I have a question about my lab results. Thank you in advance. I had a cbc done and the only things ... A: All of your CBC results that are slightly abnormal are just that - slightly abnormal, and unlikely ... | |
| L - RBC & RDW with H - MCV MCH and Sed Rate | 2/16/2011 |
| Q: RBD - L 6.68 / RDW - L 11.0 MCV - H 102 / MCH - H 35.9 / Sed rate - H 21.0 My HGB (13.2), HCT ... A: Have you spoken to your doctor? Did he/she mention why you're to have a retest? It appears to me ... | |
| Blood Test Results | 2/10/2011 |
| Q: Could you please tell me what the folling blood test results mean: CO2 20 L (Range 21-32) MPV ... A: The first 4 lab results you gave me are only slightly out of normal range, and therefore unlikely to ... | |
| chem panel | 2/3/2011 |
| Q: I have a Alk Phosphatase of 39, which is in the low range, and lymphocytes in the high range of ... A: Martha. I have never heard of a high MPV having anything to do with liver damage. MPV (Mean ... | |
| microalbumin testing | 2/2/2011 |
| Q: What is the name of the test or urinal profile that includes the microalbumin test? What are the ... A: Sometimes the microalbumin test is ordered alone and sometimes it's part of a profile called ... | |
| EBV/Mono Test Results | 1/28/2011 |
| Q: I am a 37 year old female who is not pregnant and has never had mono (to my knowledge). Since the ... A: I only have general knowledge of lab tests, so I can't really interpret results (as a doctor would), ... | |
| CBC Results | 1/25/2011 |
| Q: Can you help me interpret my CBC results. (nonfasting) Outside Range Ref. ... A: Based on your RBC, hemoglobin, hematocrit, and MCH results, I would say that you could have mild ... | |
| Elevated labs after motor vehicle accident | 1/24/2011 |
| Q: I had a accident and flipped my vehicle, the next day I had some lab work and it came back a little ... A: Your three lab tests you mentioned in your question (creatinine, AST, and ALT), while abnormal, may ... | |
| bmp test | 1/21/2011 |
| Q: How long does the lab have to process a BMP test. My mothers wasn't done for over 24hrs and there is ... A: I can't answer this queston specifically for the lab where you had your mother's blood tested, but I ... | |
| high RDW | 12/28/2010 |
| Q: I recently had blood work done & my RDW is 1400 (not 14% but 1400.) Why would it be so high? A: I'm not sure of the units for your RDW. I've only ever seen results of an RDW (even the most high ... | |
| Anemia/thyroid panel | 12/28/2010 |
| Q: Samantha thank you for an earlier answer to a question. My mom has had a number of steroid ... A: The answer to your question is, yes, steroid injections can affect both anemia (which is, in fact, a ... | |
| sgpt test result | 12/17/2010 |
| Q: what does a 21 reading on the sgpt test mean when the normal range is 30-65 according to the chart A: SGPT is more commonly known as Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT). ALT is measured to see if the liver ... | |
| test for anemias | 12/17/2010 |
| Q: greetings Samantha! hope to find you in the best of your health. well, my question to you is that ... A: There is one screening test that can be used to detect anemia. The first and most commonly ordered ... | |
| They won't tell me anything! | 12/14/2010 |
| Q: Ok I went and got 4 viles of blood taken. A CBC, Metobolic table, Tyroid w/ reflex and something ... A: I understand your anxiety about this, but try not to worry! An elevated white count could mean an ... | |
| lab results | 12/11/2010 |
| Q: You helped me recently with explaining the low ferritin levels. I recently got the result of more ... A: Jen. I understand your frustration. When you don't feel well, you, of course, look to your doctor ... | |
| Lab Results | 12/8/2010 |
| Q: I'm a 51 year old female with Diabetes Type 2 under good control with diet & exercise (A1c 5.2). ... A: Your microalbumin is only a little high, which is unlikely to be of any clinical significance. ... | |
| ALT (Serum) lab test. | 12/7/2010 |
| Q: I am a 44 year old male. I have been taken medication to control my cholesterol level for these last ... A: It's common for certain medicines to raise ALT (which is a liver enzyme) levels, especially one of ... | |
| iron test | 12/6/2010 |
| Q: I am confused about lab results I got. The ER says my lab results are all perfect--yet my doctor ... A: I agree with YOUR doctor. The ER doctor may have said, depending on the reason that you were in the ... | |
| Urinary Tract Infection Lab Test | 12/5/2010 |
| Q: good evening. I have 3 questions regarding Urinary Tract Infection Lab Test. First, does Cells ... A: First, only sometimes is the CBC abnormal in someone who has a UTI. If the UTI is severe, then ... | |
| Lab Results | 12/2/2010 |
| Q: I'm seeing a hematologist for iron deficiency (low ferritin) and he decided to run a ANA test. It ... A: You're correct in understanding that 1:80 is a low positive, but also, the lab report should have ... | |
| blood test | 12/1/2010 |
| Q: My mom who is 80 had a FBC done because she was scheduled for nerve root blocks the next day. Except ... A: Patrick. I believe your mother's doctor is correct about the high WBC/neutrophils being from the ... | |
| Test results | 11/23/2010 |
| Q: 6. Can you please give me some direction in what this could mean. Im a 22 year female. A: I can only partially answer your question. Lymphocytes are one type of WBC (white blood cell). ... | |
| Thryoid Lab Results | 11/16/2010 |
| Q: I recently had some thyroid lab work done. Here are the results: TSH: 1.02 mcU/mL Free T4: 0.9 ... A: Your doctor is right, your results are all well within normal. It's unlikely that a patient with a ... | |
| lab results-glucose, serum | 11/12/2010 |
| Q: Lab results state that my Glucose, serum is 107 H mg/dl. The limits on this test are 65-99. Is this ... A: A normal range for glucose can vary from laboratory to laboratory, but generally is around 70-110. ... | |
| High white count | 11/12/2010 |
| Q: My recent blood work came back and I had high white count as well as Neutrophils and Monocytes ... A: David. A high WBC count indicates that your body is fighting off and infection. Sometimes you may ... | |
| lab | 11/11/2010 |
| Q: my three y/o son had some test preformed today and his BUN level Shows 7l ( 8-20 ref range) ... A: BUN and creatinine can detect kidney problems, and monocytes are one type of WBC (white blood cell). ... | |
| ESR is extremely elevated at 110 | 11/10/2010 |
| Q: My ESR is extremely elevated at 110, in april it was only 24. I am battling a fever, sinus ... A: David. I don't know where you're reading this study about ESR always being an indicator of cancer, ... | |
| urine test | 11/5/2010 |
| Q: Urine screen all good, except LEUKOCYTES 2+ Microscopic exam: MICROSCOPIC RBC None seen ... A: Based on the urinalysis results you've provided me, I'd say that you may have a UTI (urinary tract ... | |
| Blood test's code | 11/3/2010 |
| Q: Was wondering what RDW stands for and its implication regarding my blood test results. Thanks! A: Red cell distribution width (RDW) is a calculation of the variation in the size of your RBCs. In ... | |
| blood tests | 11/3/2010 |
| Q: My dad just had blood tests done and the results were: there is a neutrophil leucocytosis, the ... A: These results are saying that your dad probably has an acute bacterial infection. That's the most ... | |
| lab work | 10/31/2010 |
| Q: I dont understand if my results are normal. My GFR cuacasian is >60 and it talks of ckd. M ... A: Linda. Your blacking out could be your blood sugar. You need to make your doctor understand. ... | |
| Lab test results | 10/29/2010 |
| Q: Can you please review these results and give me an idea of their meaning to you. Thank you! ... A: From the lab report you listed for me, I believe the only abnormality I see if the 1+ Hgb (blood) in ... | |
| Very high rdw, low mcv | 10/29/2010 |
| Q: I have had slowly steadily lowering mcv (70) and increasing rdw (21). and a slightly high RBC (6) ... A: Red cell distribution width (RDW) is a calculation of the variation in the size of your RBCs. In ... | |
| lab work | 10/27/2010 |
| Q: I dont understand if my results are normal. My GFR cuacasian is >60 and it talks of ckd. M ... A: The GFR (Glomular Filtration Rate) is a relatively new test to detect early kidney disease. It is a ... | |
| different 'reference ranges' with different labs | 10/18/2010 |
| Q: I'm confused. I had a liver function panel done through LabCorp and my ALT was high- 80 on a 7-41 ... A: Lee. I'm sorry I wasn't clear enough on my response! But I'll try again. You can't really look at ... | |
| Need Explanation | 10/15/2010 |
| Q: Illinois I had been going to John Stroger's hospital for prenatal care when I first found out I ... A: When you had the pap smear done at the hospital, that's where the chlamydia culture was probably ... | |
| different 'reference ranges' with different labs | 10/14/2010 |
| Q: I'm confused. I had a liver function panel done through LabCorp and my ALT was high- 80 on a 7-41 ... A: When different labs have different reference ranges, it doesn't necessarily mean that your value ... | |
| CBC results | 10/13/2010 |
| Q: I had a CBC done and my WBC came back slightly elevated: 11.7. Other borderline results were: RBC: ... A: The normal range for WBC count, which varies slightly between different labs, is approximately 4.0 ... | |
| help decipher my blood and urine tests | 10/9/2010 |
| Q: I was recommended by my PCP,after seeing me at his office,to go to E.R. last night for swollen feet ... A: Looking at your lab results, the only things that are abnormal are : 1) You have a small amount of ... | |
| PLATELETS COUNT / MEGASIZE PLATELETS | 10/8/2010 |
| Q: LAB TEST REPORT SHOWS PLATELETS COUNT 49000 , WITH REMARK THAT PLATELETS IS OF MEGASIZE , SO RESULT ... A: The statement on your lab report is correct: When the platelets are "megasize" or "giant", the ... | |
| psa test | 10/7/2010 |
| Q: Just recieved news that i scored an 8 on my psa test taken for vacectomy prep. Dr was concerned and ... A: Jeff. I'd be glad to try and answer your question. Men with a total PSA level greater than 10.0 ... | |
| blood/hemoglobin in urine | 10/5/2010 |
| Q: i was prescribed nu cotrimox for bladder infection when my doctor's assistant found blood in my ... A: Blood in the urine is called hematuria or hemoglobinuria. Numerous diseases of the kidney and ... | |
| unspun sst tubes | 9/30/2010 |
| Q: HOW LONG WOULD YOU SAY A SPECIMEN IS GOOD FOR IN A SST TUBE UNSPUN. THANK YOU A: I can't give you an specific answer for this one. The specific answer depends on which test (s) are ... | |
| hormone lab test results | 9/29/2010 |
| Q: My PCP had my hormone levels tested and indicated that some came back undetectable: Estradiol <20 ... A: I agree with the OB/GYN. It does appear to me that the your lab results are consistant with someone ... | |
| Iron & Thyroid Tests | 9/22/2010 |
| Q: I am a 31 year old female. I've had extremely low ferritin and low iron serum for the past couple ... A: Wendy. There's no need to be too concerned, since your doctor doesn't seem to be. All of the ... | |
| CBC test | 9/21/2010 |
| Q: what in the CBC test? what in a CBC w/differental & w/o differental what in a CBC manual conten A: William. CBC stands for Complete Blood Count. There are several different parts to this test. The ... | |
| Low lymphocytes, High WBC and Neutrophils | 9/16/2010 |
| Q: I am a 27 year old healthy male. I recently went into ER for food poisoning, I was diagnosed with ... A: I'd be glad to try and answer your question. I do agree with the doctor on this one. Your numbers ... | |
| Trace versus +1 ? | 9/14/2010 |
| Q: I am trying to determine what quantities fall under the category "Trace", "Rare" "Few" and "Many" ... A: There's really not a definitive answer to your question. The terms, "trace", "few", "moderate", ... | |
| Iron & Thyroid Tests | 9/8/2010 |
| Q: I am a 31 year old female. I've had extremely low ferritin and low iron serum for the past couple ... A: I'd be glad to try and answer your question. First let's start with your iron/ferritin. Your ... | |
| ferritan - high | 9/8/2010 |
| Q: i just found out that my ferritan/serritan level is 758. what does this mean? A: The normal range for ferritin is appproximately 20-200 ng/mL. Normally, most ferritin is found ... | |
| false positive blood results | 9/1/2010 |
| Q: i was wondering if you could help the thing is i had my blood taken when i was pregnant and the ... A: Leanne. If your titer is indeed 1:2, then that is the lowest possible titer possible, so this is ... | |
| false positive blood results | 9/1/2010 |
| Q: i was wondering if you could help the thing is i had my blood taken when i was pregnant and the ... A: I understand your frustration! But your doctor's right. You can be 100% sure it's not syphilis ... | |
| Lab Test ing & Results | 8/31/2010 |
| Q: Recently had blood drawn at the same place I always do and this time I had a nurse who had trouble ... A: This is a tricky one! The answer is yes, and no. Yes, results of certain tests can be affected ... | |
| urinalysis | 8/30/2010 |
| Q: iam 8 months pregnant. recently i ve undergone urine tests. i ve pus cells 3-4/HPf epethelial cells ... A: Based on the test results you have provided me, I'd say your results are normal. All of the things ... | |
| Various Lab Tests | 8/28/2010 |
| Q: In what instances can complement CH50 be elevated? Mine was 178 (norm 61- 120). What about ... A: CH50 is one of several special proteins in the body called complement. Complement protein levels ... | |
| blood tests | 8/28/2010 |
| Q: I was told that a viral "bug"(same as "infection"?) can last for months. If that is true, would ... A: Yes, blood tests (mainly a CBC - Complete Blood Count) can show any infection, viral or bacterial. ... | |
| TSH blood tests | 8/28/2010 |
| Q: I have been hypothyroid for many years, currently taking Levoxyl. I've recently added a Selenium ... A: I've only recently heard about this and there isn't much information out there. But from what I ... | |
| MCV level | 8/25/2010 |
| Q: Is a level of 102 very high for a MCV level. Thanks A: Mean corpuscular volume (MCV) is a measurement of the average size of your RBCs. The normal range ... | |
| how soon can i know i am pregnant? | 8/20/2010 |
| Q: Can i get a positive pregnancy test (pharmacy) 48 hours after having unprotected sex? I have a faint ... A: I'd be glad to try and answer your question. No, there is no chance that a home pregnancy test (or ... | |
| BLOOD TEST | 8/20/2010 |
| Q: DO THESE HIGH & LOW RATINGS SUGGEST ANYTHING AUTOM GRANS 71.8 NORMAL(50-60) ... A: I'd be glad to try and answer your question. "Grans" and "Lymph" are short for two types of WBCs ... | |
| Blood Test Results | 8/17/2010 |
| Q: I just had my blood test a few days ago and I got these results. My ggt and globulin are really ... A: The globulin result doesn't really concern me, because it's just a calculation based on your albumin ... | |
| anion gap lab results | 8/11/2010 |
| Q: Goodmorning I had lab tests this morning and received my results...can you please let me know what ... A: The anion gap and MPV (Mean Platele Volume) are both merely calculations based on other test ... | |
| Lab Results | 8/11/2010 |
| Q: I am confused by my Urinalysis, Microscopic Lab Results here it what it is showing: RBC, URINE HPF ... A: Based on the urinalysis test results you've provided to me, I would say that you MAY have a urinary ... | |
| Urinary Tract Infection | 8/10/2010 |
| Q: I called the dr's to schedule an appt, I gave the nurse my symptoms over the phone. I told her I ... A: Yes, you're certainly going to be okay! The urinalysis results you provided me with are kinda ... | |
| microalbumin test | 8/5/2010 |
| Q: after my test reading are as follows microalbumin, great. Ratio. microalbumin, mg/dl 4.1 creatinine ... A: Actually the important part of this urine test that was ordered for you is the microalbumin. ... | |
| lab results | 8/4/2010 |
| Q: I have been having trouble with my bowel movements pretty much since I was a child. Over the years ... A: I'm not sure I can really help with the bowel/constipation issue you're having, as the test results ... | |
| possible bone marrow biopsy | 8/1/2010 |
| Q: I have been followed by a hematologist for the last 3 years. My PCP referred me as my WBC ... A: I'd be happy to try and answer your question. At the lab I work at, low is considered less than ... | |
| Lab results | 7/29/2010 |
| Q: I was hoping you could help me. I got my cholesterol, blood sugar, White Blood Cell Count and ... A: I'd be glad and interpret your results. This is an easy one though, because your results are all ... | |
| testing | 7/29/2010 |
| Q: I came across your webpage and am hoping you can advise. I am looking for imformation on blood ... A: Dennis, I'd be glad to try and answer your question. The following link is to the BD website (BD is ... | |
| Low Free PSA Result | 7/26/2010 |
| Q: Last week I saw my urologist for something that just needed some bacotracin--nothing to be concerned ... A: Robert. A UTI will usually increase your PSA, that's probably why it went up to 3.9. I'm not sure ... | |
| Low Free PSA Result | 7/22/2010 |
| Q: Last week I saw my urologist for something that just needed some bacotracin--nothing to be concerned ... A: Robert, I'd be glad and try and answer your question. I understand your concern about the low Free ... | |
| strange lab results- anemic vs too much iron? | 7/18/2010 |
| Q: After a trip to my GYN she ordered blood work that returned with the following out of range values: ... A: I'd be glad to try and answer your question. Your serum iron is quite high. Its hard to say if ... | |
| U/A results | 7/14/2010 |
| Q: Do lab results of the following indicate UTI, Kidney infection or just U/A contamination? leukocyte ... A: It looks like your UA test results are right on the border of either contamination or a UTI. A ... | |
| low platelet count | 7/13/2010 |
| Q: My daughter age 14, had a viral infection for around 10 days, her symptoms were headache, fever,and ... A: I agree with your daughter's doctor. When the body is fighting an infection, it is common for there ... | |
| blood test | 7/12/2010 |
| Q: Mother is 87 and in a nursing home. She is on coumadin and has to have blood tests all of the time ... A: Connie. I truly can understand and am sorry to hear about your mother's experience last week at her ... | |
| thyroid test results | 7/12/2010 |
| Q: I had blood tested recently at my yearly visit. I got the results back and am not sure what the TSH ... A: Yes, your TSH is slightly low. But this may be "normal" for you. Does your doctor check your TSH ... | |
| UA HGB 0.03 (trace) | 7/11/2010 |
| Q: I just received the results from my urinalysis..please interpret the following results from the UA ... A: I'd be glad to try and answer your question. UA HGB is blood in the urine (also called hematuria or ... | |
| high mpv and crp after miscarriage | 7/7/2010 |
| Q: I miscarried 3 weeks ago, the baby was approx 4 weeks. I have been having serial blood tests to ... A: I'd be glad to try and answer your question. Your hcg of 11 is normal after 3 weeks (your doctor ... | |
| wbc | 7/7/2010 |
| Q: I'm a 50 year old female who has had a 5-6 year history of low wbc (2005 4.0, 2007 3.8, Feb 2010 ... A: Your WBC count is only slightly lower than the normal range. And as long as you're generally ... | |
| pregnancy test | 6/30/2010 |
| Q: Could I get a posiitve pregnancy test after 48 hours of unprotected sex? Thanks A: I'd be glad to try and answer your question. The answer is no,after 48 hours, it's too soon for a ... | |
| High White Blood Cell Count | 6/24/2010 |
| Q: Face Rash around cheek and chin, treated with prednisone times two days when blood work done on day ... A: Your white count is high, but not dramatically high. This could many different things, cancer being ... | |
| RE; MY 4 YR OLD URINE TEST | 6/24/2010 |
| Q: My son is 4yr old and been complaining of burning while urinating and while not. I took him in to ... A: I'd be glad to try and answer your question. Based on the test results you've provided, I'd guess ... | |
| need help | 6/16/2010 |
| Q: i am 26 year old boy. Almostly 7&8 year ago my eyes white colour change in to yellow my some ... A: I'd be glad to try and help you. Normally when your bilirubin is high, other liver tests are also ... | |
| High WBC/Absolute Neutrophils - low Vit D | 6/16/2010 |
| Q: I just received lab results with the following results after my regular visit: WBC 12.4 Absolute ... A: I do agree with your doctor on this one. Your WBC is only slightly high, which is unlikely to be of ... | |
| my 4 years boy CBC | 6/5/2010 |
| Q: haemoglobin 12 haematocrite 34.6 red cell count 5.09 MCV 68 MCH ... A: Based on your son's test results, I would say that yes, he is slightly anemic. (The lymphopenia is ... | |
| THYROID TESTS | 6/2/2010 |
| Q: My recent thyroid tests read: T4 12.4 (range 9.2-25) T3 6.0 (range 3.5-6.5 TSH 0.09 range 0.35 - 5.5 ... A: Julie. I'm going to try and answer your question, but I'm not a thyroid doctor (or any kind of ... | |
| High blood work | 5/31/2010 |
| Q: My son has a fever of 103 and the ER did blood work, but I want a second opinion of what the results ... A: I'd be glad to try and answer your question and give you my opinion. Without knowing your son's age ... | |
| urine test of drugs | 5/21/2010 |
| Q: could i have passed a urine test on may 18th if i stopd april 22nd i been drinking gallons of water ... A: It depends on what drugs you were taking the urine test for. Some drugs stay in your system a long ... | |
| CBC | 5/14/2010 |
| Q: I recently had a CBC done and results were posted on my insurance webpage but the doctor hasn't ... A: The two lab results that you've listed for me are normal. Numbers that are slightly outside of the ... | |
| TSH Levels | 5/6/2010 |
| Q: Back in December I got a Wii Fit and noticed that my weight was increasing almost daily. On January ... A: Your TSH result of 3.410 is generally considered as "borderline normal". Like you researched, some ... | |
| Low sodium blood levels and a UTI | 4/26/2010 |
| Q: I had blood work done and my BMP showed sodium 127 Potassium 3.5 and Chloride 98 and was also told I ... A: I'd be glad to try and answer your question, at least part of it. Your potassium, chloride, WBC and ... | |
| c-reactive protein 8.0 | 4/21/2010 |
| Q: I've had numerous bacterial infections, MRSA, gangrene ruptured gallbladder,constant daily pain and ... A: I'd be glad to try and answer your question. C-reactive protein (CRP) is a protein in the body that ... | |
| urine test results | 4/15/2010 |
| Q: i am pregnant. all my urine test results were negative except leukocyte esterase showed " small " . ... A: I'd be glad to try and answer your question. Leukocyte esterase is a measurement in the urine for ... | |
| Blood test results | 4/7/2010 |
| Q: My 5 yr old son has had fevers on and off for about a month. He had some blood work done and at the ... A: I'd be glad to try and answer your question. Based on the lab results that you have provided me and ... | |
| urinalysis- low creatinine levels | 3/30/2010 |
| Q: I had a test done on my blood work and urinalysis. My urinalysis test came back flagged abnormal at ... A: I'd be glad to try and answer your question. A low urine creatinine is not normally a problem, as ... | |
| progesterone level | 3/20/2010 |
| Q: i am 59 yrs old recent progesterone showed <0.1 it was included with other lab work, doctor office ... A: I'd be glad to try and answer your question. Progesterone is a female hormone. I'm not sure why ... | |
| mpv | 3/16/2010 |
| Q: I have been feeling bad for a long time have had swollen lymph nones in my neck off and on for the ... A: Mean platelet volume (MPV) is a machine-calculated measurement of the average size of your ... | |
| High MCV, MCHC & MCH, Low BUN & CO2 | 3/6/2010 |
| Q: What does this mean. MCV=95.3 MCHC=35.5 MCH=33.9 BUN=6L CO2=22L I went into the hospital on ... A: The test results that you provided are all within normal limits. The two that are marked L (low) ... | |
| Lab test | 3/2/2010 |
| Q: What does mucous, urine sediment, automated count, qual test for? And what does it mean when it says ... A: I'd be glad to try and answer your question. Present means that you have mucus n your urine. Mucus ... | |
| aspirin replacement | 2/26/2010 |
| Q: I am 48 years old and very near to 49.............I live a sedentary life and am a little ... A: There are no other non-prescription medicines that thin the blood. Of course, there are ... | |
| abnormal neutrophil level | 2/17/2010 |
| Q: What is abnormal neutrophil level.Does this mean cancer cells? A: Neutrophils are one type of WBC (White Blood Cell). But without knowing how high or low the level ... | |
| rbc=10 | 2/17/2010 |
| Q: what dose this mean... epithelial cells- non renal >10 RBC=10 can you hep........ please also many ... A: I'd be glad to try and answer your question. I assume that the test results you gave me were in ... | |
| lab results | 2/15/2010 |
| Q: My labs tests came back abnormal but I'm not sure what they mean. Can you please explain? Urine WBC ... A: The lab tests you're referring to are tests on your urine. WBC stands for White Blood Cells and RBC ... | |
| Diabete's | 2/8/2010 |
| Q: I had a diabete's test at my local drug store,the test where they prick your finger. My reading was ... A: Your blood sugar reading of 83 is considered normal (normal is about 70-110). But since you weren't ... | |
| blood test results | 2/3/2010 |
| Q: My 18 year old son has had a variety of joint pains since he was about 8 years old. (He has ... A: I'd be glad to try and answer your question. In 2007, when your son was previously tested, he was ... | |
| Hypothyroid Blood Test | 2/1/2010 |
| Q: A recent blood test showed my TSH level to be high and my Free T4 level to be low, indicating ... A: Without knowing actual numbers of your test results, I can't really help too much. Your numbers may ... | |
| Blood tests | 1/30/2010 |
| Q: Recently I went to the emergency room after a car accident. My discharge papers said testing done ... A: As with all women of childbearing age that will most likely also be having X-rays (as with you ... | |
| CBC | 1/29/2010 |
| Q: I've been having a set of uncomfortable skin/nerve/ mouth symptoms since being given too strong a ... A: I'll try and answer your question. But I'm not sure what the medicine Doxyl is, or what it's for. ... | |
| Red Cell Distribution Width | 1/28/2010 |
| Q: .. I recently had labs done.I've had a High Red Cell Dist. Width (I don't know what that is). The ... A: I'd be glad to try and answer your question. Both of the results you listed are only slightly out ... | |
| RA lab test | 1/15/2010 |
| Q: I have been seeing a orthopedic doctor for my foot and my issues where a stress fracture that would ... A: I'd be glad to try and answer your question. Actually this is a question very similar to what I'm ... | |
| Urinalysis | 1/6/2010 |
| Q: My urine test results are Epithelial Cells (non renal) >10 Abnormal. And WBC Esterase 2+ Abnormal. ... A: Epithelial cells are basically just skin cells, so seeing them in urine is very uncommon. There are ... | |
| HIgh platelet count | 1/6/2010 |
| Q: I was diagnosed with polycythemia vera 3 1/2 weeks ago. At the time, my hemoglobin was 21.9, and my ... A: The high platelet count comes with the polycythemia vera. Even though your hemglobin and hematocrit ... | |
| LFT results | 12/13/2009 |
| Q: I had some pain on my right hand side and thought it was due to my gastric bypass surgery in 07. ... A: Based on the results of your lab tests that you provided, I do think you need further testing. The ... | |
| Liver test | 12/10/2009 |
| Q: Can blood testing, test liver function very accurately and see if there is any problems with the ... A: The answer to your questions are YES and YES. Yes, there are several enzymes of the liver that can ... | |
| Pap and std results | 12/5/2009 |
| Q: I'm in a foreign country and I've just had a bunch of test done to check my sexual/female health. ... A: Ureaplasma urealyticum is a bacterial infection. It is mainly asymptomatic, so you may not have ... | |
| Elevated Labs | 12/5/2009 |
| Q: I did soem blood work and the following where elevated RA latex Turbid: 124.1IU/mL Range 0.0 - ... A: The Vitamin D test is a relatively new test. The test measures a person's vitamin D, of course, but ... | |
| elevated vitamin b12 and folic acid levels? | 12/3/2009 |
| Q: What could elevated Vitamin b12 and folic acid levels mean? It is especially odd being that I do ... A: I wasn't 100% sure about the answer to your question, so I checked out my favorite reference site, ... | |
| elevated vitamin b12 and folic acid levels? | 12/3/2009 |
| Q: What could elevated Vitamin b12 and folic acid levels mean? It is especially odd being that I do ... A: Increased B12 and folate may be seen with vegetarian diets. So your vegetarian diet is probably the ... | |
| Bilirubin | 12/1/2009 |
| Q: Just recently had some blood test done. My lab results indicates that I have an HIGH Level of the ... A: The level of your total bilirubin was only slightly high, the normal range is approximately 0.0 - ... | |
| 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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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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