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

Susan Vaughn46 said:I finally managed to get the full lab report. I think most of it is right here:

She should definitely get her ferritin levels checked, just to be safe.

Can anyone help? I’ve been dealing with a headache for about a week now—mostly on the left side—along with nausea, pain when I move my left eye socket, and a sore throat when swallowing. I had some blood work done a few days ago and...
my lymphocyte count is high at 47.8 (range 19-45)
and my neutrophils are low at 44.3 (range 45-72)

Hi

Could someone who actually knows their stuff take a quick look at these hormone levels?

I'm 21.
For over a year now, my sleep has been a mess—waking up in the middle of the night constantly. I'll get a couple of good nights, then go two days without any sleep at all.
I'm dealing with constant fatigue, zero energy, brain fog, and just feeling completely unmotivated. Honestly, maybe it's just stress, but I can't tell anymore.🤷>

The blood work was done around 10:30 AM, though I had already been awake for about four hours by then.

T3 1.71 nmol/L (1.34 - 2.73)
T4 93.39 nmol/L (78.38 - 157.4)
TSH 1.35 mIU/L (0.34 - 5.60)

Prolactin 162 mU/L (98 - 456)
FSH 2.3 IU/L (1.5 - 12.4)
LH 7 IU/L (1.7 - 8.6)
Testosterone 20.1 nmol/L (9.9 - 27.8)
Free Testosterone 254 pmol/L (178 - 598)
Cortisol 435 nmol/L (Morning 8am: 171-536, Afternoon 4pm: 64-340) - only tested once.

I'm worried about the gap between FSH and LH; FSH is sitting at the bottom end while LH is near the top. Does that actually mean anything?

Thanks in advance.

So, I just got my bloodwork back and my MCHC is sitting at 370, while the lab's normal range is . I'm kinda tripping out—why would it jump up that much? When I had labs done four months ago, it was at 331. My hemoglobin and red blood cell counts look totally fine, though. Any idea what could cause this spike? Thanks!

driftingmason52 said:Hey

Can someone who actually knows their stuff give me a quick take on these hormone levels?

I'm 21 years old.
For quite a while now—over a year, actually—I've been dealing with sleep issues (waking up in the middle of the night; I'll sleep fine for a few days, then go two days without any sleep at all).
Constant fatigue, zero strength, brain fog, total lack of motivation... Maybe it really is just stress, I honestly don't know.🤷

Blood was drawn in the morning around 10:30 AM, though I had already been awake for 4 hours.

T3 1.71 nmol/L (1.34 - 2.73)
T4 93.39 nmol/L (78.38 - 157.4)
TSH 1.35 mIU/L (0.34 - 5.60)

Prolactin 162 mU/L (98 - 456)
FSH 2.3 IU/L (1.5 - 12.4)
LH 7 IU/L (1.7 - 8.6)
Testosterone 20.1 nmol/L (9.9 - 27.8)
Free Testosterone 254 pmol/L (178 - 598)
Cortisol 435 nmol/L (Morning 8am: 171-536, Afternoon 4pm: 64-340) - only tested once

I'm worried about this gap between FSH and LH; FSH is sitting right at the bottom end of the range while LH is near the top. Does that mean anything?

Thanks in advance.

You should probably get your blood pressure checked; depending on that, you might need further testing based on clinical indications.
The results look normal.

Because I’m currently being treated for hyperthyroidism, I’ve been getting my blood work done every seven days as a precaution, since apparently Tapazole can cause your white blood cell count to drop.

Here are my most recent results, though they look pretty much identical to my previous ones:
WBC 6.4 (3.5-10.0)
RBC 5.14 (3.8-5.8)
HGB 12.7 (11.0-16.5)
HCT 41.5 (35.0-50.0)
MCV 80.7 (85.0-99.0)
MCH 24.7 (26.5-33.5)
MCHC 30.6 (31.5-36.0)

So far, my doctors haven't really said anything about them other than noting that my white cell count is within the normal range. However, for the first time today, the lab technician mentioned that my low MCV, MCH, and MCHC levels might be an indication of anemia caused by an iron deficiency.
Could anyone tell me if these numbers actually point toward anemia, and if there are any additional tests I should probably ask my doctor to run?
I haven't really noticed any specific symptoms of iron deficiency, aside from feeling constantly exhausted, though I guess I always just chalked that up to my thyroid issues.
Thanks.

Laura Chavez47 said:Because I'm being treated for hyperthyroidism, I have to get routine blood work done every seven days. Apparently, methimazole can cause your white blood cell count to tank.

These are my latest results, and the previous ones were almost identical:
WBC 6.4 (3.5-10.0)
RBC 5.14 (3.8-5.8)
HGB 12.7 (11.0-16.5)
HCT 41.5 (35.0-50.0)
MCV 80.7 (85.0-99.0)
MCH 24.7 (26.5-33.5)
MCHC 30.6 (31.5-36.0)

My doctors haven't commented on anything yet, other than saying my white cells look fine. But today, for the first time, the lab technician suggested that my low MCV, MCH, and MCHC levels might be signs of anemia due to an iron deficiency.
Can anyone tell me if these numbers point toward anemia? And should I perhaps schedule some additional testing?
I haven't really noticed any specific symptoms of iron deficiency, aside from feeling constantly exhausted, but I always just chalked that up to my thyroid issues.
Thanks.

A lab tech has absolutely no business overstepping and trying to do a doctor's job.
You could potentially check your Iron and UIBC.
High doses of methimazole can definitely trigger neutropenia or even agranulocytosis.

My hemoglobin level came back at 7.98. I'm 35 years old, and everything else on the panel looks perfectly normal.
What's the deal with this being so low, and what can I actually do to get those numbers up?

vividstag24 said:My hemoglobin is sitting at 7.9. I'm 35 years old, and everything else looks fine.
How do I get this number up, and why on earth is it so low?

Look, if you're dealing with end-stage renal failure and you're already on dialysis, then
you're looking at erythropoietin—specifically Neorecormon—plus Venofer IV shots if your iron levels are tanking.
But, if this isn't kidney-related anemia, then for heaven's sake, go back and READ THE FIRST POST, assuming you can handle it.

vividsailor7 said:Look, if you are dealing with end-stage renal failure and are currently on dialysis, then
you’re looking at erythropoietin—specifically Neorecormon—along with Venofer IV injections if your iron levels are severely depleted.
But, if this isn't a case of renal anemia, then for heaven's sake, go back and READ THE FIRST POST, assuming you have the mental capacity for it.

I went ahead and read that first post, which is why I even bothered asking the question in the first place; I am not taking any of those medications mentioned above.
I just finished my blood work, and these are the results. I’ve been struggling with anemia for years now—some days it’s manageable, other days it's a total nightmare... and this is where things stand right now....

vividsailor7 said:You really ought to get your blood pressure checked; depending on those numbers, you might need some follow-up work.
The results look fine.

Thanks for the reply. I was just a bit worried about the gap between my LH and FSH levels since everything I read online suggested they should be pretty much identical. My blood pressure is usually on the lower side—around 110/50—but I clocked it at 110/40 today.

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I read the first post, and based on that, I decided to ask a question. I don't have any of the stuff mentioned above.
I just got my blood work back, and here’s how things are looking. I’ve been dealing with anemia for years now—it’s one of those constant battles where some months I feel okay, and other months it's just a total disaster. Right now, this is where I stand...

I can only point you back to my previous response—read it again.

driftingmason52 said:First off, thanks for getting back to me. I was honestly just losing my mind over that discrepancy between my LH and FSH levels; every single thing I searched for online suggested those numbers should be pretty much identical. It’s been driving me crazy. On top of that, my blood pressure is perpetually bottoming out—I usually hover around 110/50, but I checked today and it hit a measly 110/40. Not exactly feeling like a powerhouse right now.

My blood pressure is actually looking fine—it’s running a little low, but honestly, that’s pretty standard for me during the summer heat. I'm fairly certain the culprit here is just stress.

Can someone explain what this part of my urine test means: protein-trace
I went in to get tested because of a bladder infection, and everything came back normal except for this... I don't understand what it's implying. Anyone?

lonecanyon8 said:Can someone please explain this urine test result to me? It says: proteins-cloudy.
I went in to get tested because of a bladder infection, and everything looks fine except for this one thing... I don't understand what this means. Anyone?

Blood work? Urine results? Current treatment? Other medical conditions?
Is it seriously that hard to actually read the very first post?

vividsailor7 said:Blood and urine results? Current treatments? Other health issues?
Is it really that hard to actually read the original post?

This is the urine analysis
and the blood work is just this: Antistreptol titer 131>

From what I've gathered online, it seems like there might be an infection somewhere, so I've been trying to connect the dots regarding a possible bladder infection or maybe something going on with my kidneys. I'm still waiting on my throat and nasal swab results before I take everything to my doctor for a referral. I'm hoping it's nothing serious. 🙄🤷

P.S. Sorry, I always seem to forget to check the first post!

Age: 22
I don't have any significant medical history. I'm doing the urine tests because of a suspected bladder infection, and the blood work is related to my stomach (tested negative for bacteria, and then there's this other one I can't quite place, though it just says Antistreptol titer 131). I'm also waiting on the throat and nasal swabs for those same concerns.

So, the results aren't directly linked, but I'm trying to see if there's a connection between the blood and urine findings, which is why I'm seeking a second opinion...

Need to pick your brains about my grandma.
She's 75, and this is what her labs looked like a few days ago.
Creatinine and urea look pretty high... any idea how to deal with that?

Red blood cells seem fine, but her hemoglobin and hematocrit are low.
How do we fix that?

The doctors there are giving her meds, but honestly, they're just screwing her over.
Grandma's been having quail eggs every morning.
She doesn't really eat much otherwise. Right now, her blood pressure is tanking and she’s totally out of it.
And those people at the hospital won't tell us a damn thing... they just run tests and leave us hanging.

I don't even have the energy to write about when she was actually in the hospital 🙂

Sorry for the long vent.

Here's the scan of the results:

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lonecanyon8 said:That’s the urinalysis report.
So, this blood work is just this: Antistreptol: 131.

From what I’ve gathered from digging around online, there’s some kind of infection going on in my system. I’ve been trying to connect the dots myself, wondering if it might be a bladder infection or perhaps something wonky happening with my kidneys. I’m currently waiting on the results from my throat and nasal swabs so I can present the whole picture to my doctor and finally get some actual direction on next steps. I’m really hoping it isn't anything serious. 🙄🤷

P.S. My bad—I always seem to skip right over the very first post!

Age: 22
I don't have any major medical history to speak of. I’m currently running some urine tests because of a bladder infection, and I’ve got blood work coming back to check on my stomach—specifically testing for bacteria (which came back negative). There's also this other result that I can't quite wrap my head around; it just says Antistreptol titer 131. I'm still waiting on the throat and nasal swabs to clear up the rest of the situation, too.

Look, they’re telling me these results aren't connected. They say there's no link. But I've managed to connect the dots between this blood work and the urinalysis myself, and frankly, I'm not buying their explanation. I'm looking for a second opinion here...

The first post isn't showing up again! Seriously?
The AST-O results came back clean.
Why on earth did you bother getting a throat swab, a tetanus shot, and all that other stuff? Honestly, everything was already laid out and explained perfectly clearly.
Now we’ve got this whole thing about some bacterium being mentioned—specifically that *Helicobacter pylori* business.
Look, I don't exactly have a crystal ball, am I? And since I'm not sitting right next to you, nor do I possess any psychic powers to read your mind, I have absolutely no way of knowing what your data looks like!
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Robert Green93 said:I have a question regarding my grandmother.
He’s 75 years old, and this is what the lab results from a few days ago show.
I see you've got elevated levels of creatine and urea on your labs. How exactly are we supposed to fix that?

My red blood cell count looks fine, but my hemoglobin and hematocrit levels are sitting way too low.
How on earth am I supposed to fix this?

They’re pumping her full of meds and just completely screwing her over!
My grandmother actually drinks quail eggs every single morning.
Her appetite is practically non-existent. And right now? Her blood pressure is bottoming out and she’s completely out of it, just totally unresponsive.
The doctors there aren't telling her a damn thing; they just run these endless tests and then nothing happens. No info, no clarity. Just silence.

Honestly, when it comes to what happened while she was in the hospital, I don't even have the energy to write it all down.🙂

Sorry for the long-winded post.

Here is the scan of the results:

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Look, you need to list EVERY SINGLE DIAGNOSIS, without exception,, along with the symptoms or the reason for testing,AND THE THERAPY—THE EXACT MEDICATIONS SHE IS TAKING.
I see the creatinine and urea levels are quite high. How do we fix that?Dialysis? But she doesn't meet the criteria for that yet.
The erythrocyte count looks fine, but the hemoglobin and hematocrit are low.
How do we address this? It depends on other test results, such as MCV, Fe, UIBC, ferritin, B12, and folate. Given that the MCV is low here, we're looking at hypochromic anemia.
They have her on some medications... There are about 500 drugs listed under basic and supplemental insurance coverage, plus those outside the system like Lupocet or Nexium—now I actually need to know which ones specifically.
There are also roughly 2,000 different diagnoses according to the ICD.
The labs point toward Stage II-III renal insufficiency.

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LOOK, I DON'T HAVE A CRYSTAL BALL, I'M NOT STANDING NEXT TO YOU, AND I CERTAINLY DON'T HAVE TELEPATHIC POWERS TO GUESS YOUR DATA.

My cousin ended up in the ER with abdominal pain, weakness, and nausea. They ran some blood work... I'll list the elevated levels below...

Leukocyte levels... The leukocyte count came back at 11.3. The normal range is listed between 3.4 and 9.7...
Mean platelet volume. Just another number on a lab report... nothing more, nothing less. The 11.1 interval falls within the 6.8 to 10.4 range...
Troponin. Just one more thing to watch. The 0.025 interval... versus 0.013.
Urine analysis results show elevated leukocytes... nothing particularly surprising, just more data to process. The 5-8 interval sits somewhere between 0 and 2...

MCV and MCH levels have dropped...

Tumor markers have been run...

hCG levels: result
The reference range is as follows...
3rd trimester...5.8-71.2
4th week of pregnancy...9.5-750
5th week of pregnancy...217-7140
6th week of pregnancy...160-31800
7 weeks pregnant.3700-163560

Chest and abdominal X-rays came back clear. Abdominal ultrasound was normal too. EKG shows a sinus rhythm at 72 bpm with vertical electrical axis... PQ interval at 0.25. Final oscillations look steady. Blood pressure is stable...

Let me walk you through her current situation. She’s dealing with a clean bulbus and chronic gastritis—both diagnoses she's been managing for about three years now. She’s also had a heart murmur since birth, and was born premature...
She dealt with similar episodes a few years back. Back then, she had a Becker's cyst on her left leg. During these flare-ups, a vein also tends to swell on the inside of her left arm...

We’ve been reading some articles regarding similar situations, and they suggest that troponin levels can point toward cardiac or coronary issues. I need some clarification on these results, specifically concerning the tumor markers, since nobody has actually said anything to her about them... I'm also looking for recommendations on which tests should be performed next. Thanks in advance.

jadedriver0 said:My cousin ended up in the ER after being hit with intense abdominal pain, weakness, and nausea. They ran a full battery of blood tests, and I'll list everything that came back elevated below.

Leukocytes. A leukocyte count of 11.3? Given that the standard range is only 3.4 to 9.7, that is clearly outside the norm.
MPV. The 11.1 interval falls right between 6.8 and 10.4.
Troponin. That’s the word that sends a chill straight down your spine. It’s one of those medical terms that sounds clinical and detached until you realize it’s basically the red alert signal for your heart. When doctors start talking about troponin levels, they aren't just checking boxes—they're looking for signs of actual damage. It's the "code blue" of blood work. One minute you're feeling a little off, and the next, you're staring at a lab report wondering if your heart is currently throwing a tantando. It's heavy stuff. Absolutely heavy. The gap is 0.025, while the interval is 0.013. That’s the reality.
I’ve been looking over my recent urine analysis results, specifically regarding the leukocyte levels, and frankly, I’m seeing things that don't sit right with me. There's a lot of noise in these reports sometimes, and you really have to dig into the specifics to understand what's actually happening in your body. The range from 5 to 8 is actually quite a massive leap compared to the 0 to 2 bracket. It's not even close.

My MCV and MCH levels have dropped.

They went ahead and ran the tumor markers.

hCG levels: result
The reference interval reads like this:
3rd week of pregnancy.5.8-71.2
4th week of pregnancy.9.5-750
5 weeks pregnant.217-7140
6th week of pregnancy.160-31800
7 weeks pregnant.3700-163560

Chest X-ray and abdominal X-ray both came back clean. Abdominal ultrasound? All good there too. EKG shows a sinus rhythm at 72 bpm with vertical electrical axis, PQ interval at 0.25, and steady final oscillation. Blood pressure is perfectly normal, as well.

Alright, let me lay out exactly what we’re dealing with here so everyone is on the same page. She’s looking at a clear bulbus, plus chronic gastritis—she’s been battling both of those diagnoses for about three years now. On top of that, she’s had a heart murmur since birth and was actually born premature.
She dealt with similar episodes a few years back. Back then, she was struggling with a Becker's cyst on her left leg, and whenever these attacks hit, the vein on the inside of her left arm would swell right up. It’s a recurring nightmare.

We’ve been digging through some medical articles regarding similar situations, and it looks like those troponin levels are definitely pointing toward potential heart or coronary issues.I’m looking for some clarification on these lab results, specifically regarding the tumor markers. No one has actually given me a straight answer about them yet, which is incredibly frustrating. I would also really appreciate some recommendations on what other tests I should get done next. Thanks in advance.

The EKG came back clean, and both the creatine kinase and the MB isoenzyme levels are totally normal.
She isn't pregnant. All the labs came back perfectly normal.
Was an EGD performed back then, along with a biopsy?
How old is he?
You really ought to go back and get that EGD repeated.