Lab results - looking for opinions [PLEASE READ 1ST POST]

Hey everyone, could someone help me make sense of these results? (It's a stool sample analysis):

Antibiotic Resistance by PCR

b-Lactamase (bl2b) 6674 MFI 10-5000 - Resistant
Nitroimidazole (nimD) 168 MFI 10-5000 - Susceptible
Fluoroquinolones (qnrA) 96 MFI 10-5000 - Susceptible
Tetracycline 88 MFI 10-5000 - Susceptible
Imidazole (nimA) 109 MFI 10-5000 - Susceptible
Vancomycin (vanA/vanB) 196 MFI 10-5000 - Susceptible

And also this part:

GI Health Markers

Anti-Gliadin IgA 2.0 U/mL 0.0-0.5 - High
Calprotectin 398.1 μg/g 0.0-50.0 - High
Fecal Fat 384.86 milliunit/ml 0.00-40.00 - High
Fecal Occult Blood - Negative
Lactoferrin 0.00 μg/mL 0.00-7.00 - Normal
sIgA1 2378.76 μg/mL 0.00-1000.00 - High
sIgA2 6577.54 μg/mL 0.00-1000.00 - High

Thanks!👍

Just wanted to drop a quick note to say my H. pylori test came back positive, but I’m a bit stuck on these low values listed below... could this be a sign of celiac disease? Thanks!

Can someone help me make sense of this pathology report from my endoscopy?
Pieces of stomach lining—including the surface, foveolar, and glandular epithelium—show signs of regenerative and degenerative changes, along with a tiny focal area of dysplasia in the surface and foveolar epithelium. There are sparse lymphocytes in the lamina propria. A Giemsa stain was negative for H. pylori.
Thanks in advance!

Can someone please walk me through this and give me some advice?
I went in for some lab work just to see where I stand.
Decided it was time for a routine checkup since I hit 50, especially with a desk job and zero exercise in my life.
Started with the lab work.
My hematology and urine tests came back completely normal.
Biochemistry results:
Cholesterol 6.9 (<5.0)
Triglycerides 0.7 (<1.7)
Bilirubin 15 (3- 20)
AST 31 (8- 30)
ALT 30 (10-36)
AMS 92 (23-91)
(S)CK 268 (<153)
Abdomen looks fine, EKG is normal, blood pressure is normal.
What am I supposed to do about this cholesterol?
And the CK?
Thanks in advance.

I’ve been falling down a rabbit hole reading everything I can find, so I figured I'd ask: is a cholesterol level of 6.9 actually cause for concern?
From what I’ve gathered online, doctors usually start talking about medication once you hit 7.0.
Any advice would be appreciated.

My cholesterol levels are more or less slightly elevated—well, "slightly" might be an understatement, honestly—but it’s definitely something I have to manage. I was actually the first one in my family to deal with this, which is quite frustrating since I don't even eat much fatty food! I take medication—not every single day, just occasionally to keep things in check. You might want to look into it too, though if you can, please try to bring those numbers down naturally first. I tried the natural route, but it just didn't work for me, so I ended up starting on tablets instead.

Nicole Newman15 said:Most people have slightly elevated cholesterol, but this is quite high.I was the first one in my family to deal with it, even though I don't eat much fat.I take medication—not every single day, but occasionally. You might want to try that, though I'd suggest trying natural methods first if you can. It didn't work for me, so I turned to pills...

Almost everyone has high cholesterol because most diets are centered around starches.

If fatty foods were truly the culprit, you wouldn't have seen those results yourself. According to recent studies, the real issue is the massive amount of carbohydrates we consume. The body "burns" through those instead of allowing fats to be metabolized, causing them to accumulate rather than being used for fuel.

Once I cut out bread, starchy products, various vegetable oils, and margarine—and started eating rich soups, using lard instead of oil, and basing my diet on fats without carbs—my cholesterol levels dropped by half. My body finally started using fat as its primary energy source.

Give it a shot and you'll likely find you won't need the medication. Unfortunately, most people opt for the quickest fix, which usually ends up being the most harmful...

So, what exactly should I be staying away from then?

I just had some stool samples tested at a local lab because I've been dealing with some stomach issues, and they flagged Aspergillus (is that a type of mold?). Does anyone here know anything about this? What exactly am I looking at, and what should my next steps be? (My follow-up consultation isn't until Friday, and honestly, I'm going to lose my mind waiting until then)🙂

So, ditching the cookies and chocolate.🤔
I cut out regular vegetable oils and switched to olive oil. No more chips or puffs for me.
Then I picked up some flaxseed oil—just one small spoonful in the morning and one at night... could be with some low-fat feta, a salad, or just straight.
As for Omega supplements, I've been taking those pills for years.
I actually bought some lard because of a recipe, but I haven't even opened the container. I got my lab results back and saw my cholesterol numbers. I didn't dare touch it.
I'll redo the blood work in two or three weeks, then I'll let you guys know how it looks.
I've always trimmed the fat off my meat. I don't have any extra weight to speak of; the only thing I "drown" in is creamy pastries. Honestly, seeing those high cholesterol levels was a bit of a shock.

Me too—I guess I’m just a sucker for sweets, too!

Hey everyone...
I recently went in for some routine checkups just because, and I had a full blood panel and urinalysis done. Everything seems pretty much spot on except for a few things:
-Cholesterol: 6.0 (normal is -LDL cholesterol: 4.0 (normal is -MPV: 11.1 (normal range is 6.8-10.4)
-Specific gravity: 1.031 (normal is 1.002 - 1.030)

Does this cholesterol level look concerning enough to warrant starting medication? I did notice my HDL cholesterol is sitting at 1.6 (normal is >1.0)
Also, what's the deal with the MPV, and is that slightly elevated specific gravity in my urine anything to worry about? I'm wondering if there's any connection between them... I'm a 49-year-old guy.
Thanks in advance for the help

dustytinker52 said:...I am just wondering about these specific values...could this be celiac disease? Thanks!

It is a possibility.

Besides the stool tests, did you undergo any serum testing—specifically tTG or EMA?
Beyond that, a gastroscopy with targeted deep duodenal biopsies would likely be necessary.

Without those steps, it remains difficult to confirm if we are truly looking at celiac disease.

Linda Ramirez30 said:Could someone please interpret this pathology report from my gastroscopy:
Stomach mucosa fragments—covering, foveolar, and glandular epithelium—show reparative-degenerative changes along with small areas of dysplasia in the covering and foveolar epithelium! There are sparse lymphocytes in the lamina propria.

Given that finding, I would suggest seeing a gastroenterologist—and they will probably want to repeat the gastroscopy later. This result definitely warrants follow-up monitoring.

Elizabeth Hall65 said:I have read so many different things online; is a cholesterol level of 6.9 concerning?
I found out that once you hit 7.0, medication is usually required.
Please advise.

Crucial data points are missing here—specifically your LDL and HDL levels.

The answer isn't straightforward.
It depends on several variables: your age, whether you have diabetes, heart disease, hypertension, or if you smoke.

For instance, if you are a healthy middle-aged woman with no family history of heart disease and an HDL above 1.2, I wouldn't rush toward statins in that scenario.

However, if you have survived a heart attack (which I hope you haven't), or if a parent passed away young due to cardiac issues, or if you smoke, struggle with weight, high blood pressure, or diabetes—and your HDL is around 1.0 or lower—then, alongside dietary changes, I would likely recommend medication.

As I said, there is no simple or singular answer.

restlessdriver said:Everyone has elevated cholesterol because everyone's diet is centered around starch.

I don't have high cholesterol myself. 🙂

If greasy food were actually the culprit behind high cholesterol, you wouldn't be seeing these specific results—modern research suggests the real issue is an excessive intake of carbohydrates. Essentially, the body "processes" them in a way that prevents fats from being burned for energy, causing them to accumulate instead.

Exactly! To put it simply—the body converts carbohydrates into fat quite efficiently.

Give it a shot and you'll likely find you won't need medication—though unfortunately, most people opt for the faster route, which tends to be much harsher on the system.

According to various studies, using diet as your primary tool can impact total cholesterol levels by about 15-20%. In practical terms, if your total cholesterol is at 7.0, you could realistically see it drop down to the low 5s. That’s a respectable range that shouldn't require medication—provided the individual is otherwise healthy.

placidsailor4 said:Hi everyone.
I recently went in for some routine blood work and a urinalysis just to check things over—everything came back normal except for a few outliers:
-MPV: 11.1 (normal 6.8-10.4)
-Relative urine density: 1.031 (normal 1.002 - 1.030)

Is this cholesterol level concerning enough to warrant medication? I noticed my HDL Cholesterol is 1.6 (normal >1.0)
What's the deal with the MPV, and is that slightly high urine density dangerous? Could they be related? I'm a 49-year-old male.
Thanks in advance for any help.

Since these elevations are marginal and your other markers look good, I wouldn't lose sleep over the MPV or the urine density. Isolated, slight elevations like those typically don't point to anything serious.

Regarding the cholesterol.
I won't repeat myself—the advice remains the same as what was given to the user with the 6.9 cholesterol reading.
I would definitely suggest adjusting your diet and then re-checking your lipid panel in 2-3 months.

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Nicole Newman15 said:So, what should I be avoiding then...

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Generally speaking, we're looking at starchy foods: flour, pastries, corn, potatoes, rice, processed industrial goods, soy, rye, juices, chips, various sweets, and even edible oils. Basically, anything built on a starch base...

Since our current diet is built on the stuff mentioned above, we really need to make some radical changes. It’s time to start eating more fish, focusing on omega-3s, and incorporating fish oil, coconut oil, olive oil, and flaxseed oil into our routines. Instead of using standard vegetable oils, try frying food in lard. Bone broths should be a staple, along with plenty of fruits and vegetables blended into smoothies. You can even season your greens with butter... and don't be afraid to go for the fattier cuts of meat...

Try cutting back on milk or cutting it out entirely. You can always turn it into kefir instead; that’s probably the best way to enjoy it...

Anita Hill has written some pretty solid literature—specifically, *Food Wars*...

Elizabeth Hall65 said:I always trim all the fat off my meat...I don't have any extra weight to lose, yet I feel like I'm constantly drowning in creamy desserts... I was honestly stunned to find out my cholesterol levels are that high.

Why?🤔

There is a significant difference between making a cream cake with margarine versus butter. It’s the margarine that really messes with your cholesterol levels...

restlessdriver said:.

Once I cut out bread, starchy carbs, and all those processed vegetable oils and margarines—and instead pivoted to rich, fatty soups, using lard instead of oil, and centering my whole diet around fat without the carbs—my cholesterol numbers actually dropped by half because my body finally started burning fat for fuel.

Give it a shot and you'll see that you might not even need the pills, though unfortunately, most people just opt for the quick fix, which usually ends up being way more damaging in the long run.

I’ve had the exact same experience. Rather than relying on medication, it honestly feels much better to just ditch ALL carbohydrates—especially wheat and anything made from it—and try an LCHF or Paleo approach. Aside from lard, you can also lean heavily on coconut oil, coconut butter, or even coconut flour if you're baking something...

@Bryan Barnes2 thanks for getting back to me👍

Could you take a look at this part of the report as well?

Fungi by PCR
Pfizer 2904 10-5000 Positive
Candida (albicans tropicalis) 588 MFI 10-5000 Negative

Thx

You have a fungus. You need to start using antifungals.

What does it actually mean when there's a high count of leukocytes and erythrocytes in my urine?

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Hi everyone,

I could really use some advice here.
Because of an autoimmune condition that keeps me out of the sun, I decided to start taking a Vitamin D3 supplement on my own...

Here is the breakdown of all my lab results:

March 12, 2015 (my first labs before starting any supplements)

Calcium - 2.48 (ref. 2.14-2.53)
Phosphate - 1.50 (ref. 0.79-1.42)
Vitamin D - 22 (ref. >75)

June 21, 2015 (after three months of taking 2000 IU daily drops)

Calcium - 2.40 (ref. 2.14-2.53)
Phosphate - 1.36 (ref. 0.79-1.42)
Vitamin D - 53 (ref. >75)

September 8, 2015 (after two and a half months of taking 10,000 IU daily tablets)

Calcium - 2.57 (ref. 2.14-2.53)
Phosphate - 1.42 (ref. 0.79-1.42)
Vitamin D - 166 (ref. >75)

I'm planning to stop the Vitamin D3 supplement now, so I'll see what the results look like in about twelve months...

Could anyone tell me if this Vitamin D level is considered too high? I'm honestly not sure at what point it becomes toxic.
I haven't noticed any side effects so far...

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dustytinker52 said:I had some stool samples tested at a lab due to some stomach issues, and they came back positive for Pfizer. Is this mold? Does anyone have experience with this? What exactly am I looking at here, and what should my next move be? My follow-up appointment isn't until Friday, and honestly, the suspense is driving me crazy.🙂

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dustytinker52 said:Bryan Barnes2, thanks for the response.👍

Can you give me your take on this part of the results as well?

Identifying fungi via PCR. It’s a precise tool, but let's be realistic about its limitations. While the technology allows us to pinpoint specific genetic markers, you can't always rely on it to tell the full story of an ecosystem. It's like trying to understand the entire complexity of a New York City subway system just by looking at a single electrical circuit diagram. You get the technical data, sure, but you miss the movement, the noise, and the actual context. Precise? Yes. Complete? Not necessarily.
Pfizer 2904 10-5000 Positive.
Candida (albicans tropicalis) 588 MFI. Reference range: 10-5000. Result: Negative.

Thanks.

In a previous inquiry, you mentioned having "stomach issues." It seems unusual to be searching so intensely for fungi—whether in urine or stool samples—if the concern is limited strictly to stomach distress. We need some clarity here: why were these specific tests ordered in the first place? What exactly was the doctor looking for when they prescribed them? Additionally, I have concerns regarding the accreditation of the lab that performed this testing.

Using PCR to detect pathogens from non-sterile samples—like stool or urine collected in a cup—won't give you a clear answer. It can't distinguish between an actual infection and simple colonization.

The reality is that anyone dealing with an infection from Pfizer typically faces severe symptoms. We aren't talking about minor setbacks here; these patients are often critically ill, requiring hospitalization and, in many cases, intensive care. Generally, those hit hardest are already vulnerable. They are people battling hematological malignancies, those undergoing immunosuppressive therapy, organ transplant recipients, or individuals managing chronic autoimmune disorders. Their immune systems are already compromised, leaving them with little defense.

On the flip side, people dealing with colonization typically don't show actual disease symptoms. The fungi or mold are usually just passing through, often because the local flora has been thrown out of balance. But you have to ask yourself: if colonization is happening, why? There's always a reason. You have to look at the underlying factors that create an opening—things like mucosal damage, how well the host's immune system is actually holding up, or perhaps a recent round of antibiotics.

Given all these factors, only the doctor who ordered these tests can provide an accurate interpretation of the results.

Since you’re posting on a forum rather than speaking from a hospital bed, there’s a chance someone might have "overstepped" with some untargeted searches. If that person realizes these results are out there, they could find themselves in a bit of a bind—so, what now? I suspect there will be additional testing ordered to pin down the underlying cause, likely looking into potential colonization.

Not necessarily. It all depends on the specific symptoms you're dealing with, which you haven't really gone into detail about yet.