Hi everyone,
I'm 21. Because of a rash that's been hanging on for three weeks now, my doctor sent me for blood work and throat/nasal swabs. I'm still waiting on the swab results, but I got my blood and urine panels back today. I'm wondering if I should be worried?
MCH 27.2 L (27.4-33.9)
MCHC 319 L (320-345)
RDW 11.3 L (14.6-16.5)
Creatinine 51 L (63-107)
GGT 6 L (9-35)
Sedimentation 32 H (4-24)
URINE:
proteins 1
leukocytes 10-20
leukocyte esterase 3
squamous epithelial cells 20-50
small epithelial cells 2-6
bacteria 3
salts 1
I should mention I don't have any bladder symptoms at all. I dealt with constant UTIs about two years ago, but that settled down and hasn't been an issue in a long time. I'm curious if this could point to something else, not necessarily a bladder infection. My doctor suspected pityriasis, but she ordered the tests anyway since this rash has lasted so long. Now I'm just waiting on the throat and nasal swabs; I'm supposed to take everything to her on Wednesday. Should I perhaps reach out to her sooner? I realize the sedimentation indicates some inflammation, but I'm not sure if it's a major or urgent concern.
Thanks a lot 🙂
I'm 21. Because of a rash that's been hanging on for three weeks now, my doctor sent me for blood work and throat/nasal swabs. I'm still waiting on the swab results, but I got my blood and urine panels back today. I'm wondering if I should be worried?
MCH 27.2 L (27.4-33.9)
MCHC 319 L (320-345)
RDW 11.3 L (14.6-16.5)
Creatinine 51 L (63-107)
GGT 6 L (9-35)
Sedimentation 32 H (4-24)
URINE:
proteins 1
leukocytes 10-20
leukocyte esterase 3
squamous epithelial cells 20-50
small epithelial cells 2-6
bacteria 3
salts 1
I should mention I don't have any bladder symptoms at all. I dealt with constant UTIs about two years ago, but that settled down and hasn't been an issue in a long time. I'm curious if this could point to something else, not necessarily a bladder infection. My doctor suspected pityriasis, but she ordered the tests anyway since this rash has lasted so long. Now I'm just waiting on the throat and nasal swabs; I'm supposed to take everything to her on Wednesday. Should I perhaps reach out to her sooner? I realize the sedimentation indicates some inflammation, but I'm not sure if it's a major or urgent concern.
Thanks a lot 🙂