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

steeljackal8 said:If anyone could help me out by reading these results, I'd really appreciate it. Honestly, I'm pretty terrified😕!
protein/creatinine ratio.............................. 1.782
creatinine (dU) ...............................8633 µmol/dU
creatinine coefficient..................... 125 µmol/24/kg
endogenous creatinine clearance........... 0.94ml/s/1.73m2
total protein (dU) ......................719mg /dU
protein/creatinine ......................... 736 mg/g
LAC ...........................................3.69 R
Anti-dsDNA .................................5 u/ml
ENA SCREEN............................... positive

Anti (ss-B/La)(Sm)(Sm/RNF)(Jo-1)(sc1-70)(histones) and anti-centromere antibodies are within normal limits

Cardiolipin antibody screen ........- neg
Cardiolipin antibody IgG class .......greater than 100
cardiolipin antibody IgM class ......5.79
ANF............................................ borderline

How much is my kidney function at risk, and what can I do to help myself? I don't eat meat—just fish—but I drink a ton of milk and dairy, so I'm wondering if switching to lactose-free or cutting back on proteins and fish would be a good move.????
I have SLE and I'm currently taking Plavix, Prednisone, and Tarceva.
I just had these tests done recently back in the States, but I'm living in Sweden now, so I have to wait another 20 days to see a specialist. Everything is backed up here unless you're literally unable to walk!
Thanks in advance!!!

Check out the glomerulonephritis thread. You'll find exactly what you're looking for there; we've been discussing kidney health, treatment options, and diet. Just make sure to include the reference ranges so we can actually tell what's going on. It looks like your protein levels are high, so please head over to the glomerulonephritis thread and post all those results along with the lab's reference values.

I’m feeling a bit lost on where to turn with this. These aren't just routine lab results; they are specialist reports, and honestly, seeing them isn't even for me, which makes the whole thing much more nerve-wracking. If anyone knows a better place to post this kind of medical inquiry, I'm all ears.

The findings come from two different doctors. Here is the first report from the CT scan:
1. The liver shows no enlargement and maintains normal reflective structures. In the left lobe, along the medial contour, there is a lesion roughly 2 cm in size. It appears as an inhomogeneous, hypoechoic structure of uncertain origin (possibly a cavernous hemangioma?), so I recommend proceeding with an MSCT of the liver. There is also a smaller cyst, about 1 cm, located in the dorsal segment of the right lobe.
The echostatus of the pancreas, biliary system, spleen, and kidneys appears normal.
No signs of adenopathy were found in the retroperitoneum.
No other pathological intra-abdominal findings were detected.

2. The second report is from the MRI:
Pre- and post-contrast MRI of the liver in three planes shows a finding in segment 2 of the right lobe. On T1, there is a minimal decrease in signal, while on T2, it is slightly hyperintense; following contrast administration, imbibition occurs. A similar change is noted in the cranial area. There is a smaller cyst in segment 4. The findings suggest a probable mixed-type hemangioma. The kidneys, pancreas, spleen, aorta, vena cava, and abdominal portal vein all appear normal.

If anyone can make sense of what this actually means, I would truly appreciate the help.👍

Megan Phillips7 said:I’m honestly lost on where to turn with this. This isn't just a basic lab test; it's a specialist report, and I’m pretty freaked out because it’s not my own results... if anyone knows which sub-forum or section I should be posting this in, please let me know.

The findings come from two different doctors. First, from the CT scan:
1. Liver shows no enlargement and normal structure. In the left lobe, along the medial contour, there is a noticeable lesion about 2 cm in size. It looks inhomogeneous and hypoechoic with an uncertain cause (possibly a cavernous hemangioma?), so I recommend an MSCT of the liver. There is also a smaller cyst, about 1 cm, in the dorsal part of the right lobe.
The appearance of the pancreas, biliary system, spleen, and kidneys is normal.
No signs of lymphadenopathy in the retroperitoneum.
No other pathological intra-abdominal findings were noted.

2. The MRI findings:
Pre- and post-contrast MRI of the liver in three planes shows a change in segment 2 of the right lobe that is minimally low signal on T1 and slightly hyperintense on T2, showing enhancement after contrast application. A similar finding is seen more cranially. There is a smaller cyst in segment 4. The findings suggest a likely mixed-type hemangioma. Kidneys, pancreas, spleen, aorta, vena cava, and abdominal lymph nodes all look normal.

If anyone can make sense of this, please help.👍

Honestly, I don't think this is anything scary. A hemangioma is just a benign liver tumor—basically just a tangle of blood vessels. Usually, they just monitor them to see if they grow. If it starts causing actual issues, then surgery might be an option, but at that size, doctors usually consider it quite small. I think it might even be measured in millimeters, though I'm not entirely sure.
Your doctor will be able to walk you through the specifics.

placiddrifter26 said:I don't think there's anything to panic about. A hepatic hemangioma is essentially just a benign cluster of blood vessels in the liver. Usually, doctors just keep an eye on it to see if it grows; surgery typically isn't on the table unless it starts causing actual issues. As far as I know, at this size, most physicians would consider it negligible—it’s probably just a few millimeters, though I can't be certain without seeing the report.
Your doctor will be able to give you a clearer picture of what we're looking at.

Thanks.👍

MCHC 351 (320-345)
lymphocytes 18.6 (20-46%)
ALT 55 (12-48)
C4 0.42 (0.1-0.4)

Are these out-of-range numbers anything to actually worry about, or just noise?

Also, Anti HBs 191 IU/L... what on earth is that?

placiddrifter26 said:First off, you’re being treated by Dr. Labar. You're lucky to be under his care, so you should trust him.
We aren't doctors here; we're just people who have learned things. Someone gets sick, treats a similar condition, and shares their experience.
As for your condition, I view it as a chronic issue—an abnormal increase in red blood cell count. It's essentially a lifelong thing, but if you manage it well with therapy, you can control the progression and slow it down.
Stop obsessively searching online. Information is too general; it varies wildly from one patient to the next depending on when they were diagnosed and how their body reacts to treatment. Even with the same diagnosis, you'll find it hard to find even a few patients with identical symptoms and treatment paths. The more you read, the more anxious you get without gaining anything useful. If your cytostatic therapy is working and you feel relatively okay, then just live your life. Accept the illness, but make sure it knows you're the one in charge.👋🙂

I never assumed everyone here was some kind of specialist. I am simply looking for people dealing with a similar condition, or perhaps someone with a family history of it...
I'm not expecting miracles. For instance, I live my life, I work, and I've accepted my own diagnosis. Thanks for the response, 🙄!!!

So, I’ve got a question... went to get some bloodwork done just to see if I could actually start taking birth control without everything going sideways, but there are these two specific numbers jumping out at me from the results,

Cholesterol is sitting at 6.4 (when it's supposed to be under 5) so, like, how do people even bring that down? And
Then there's this SE thing—it's at 32 (recommended range is 4-24)... can anyone tell me what SE even does? Like, what's the deal if it's too high?

Thanks in advance for any help! =)

Elizabeth Torres43 said:I went in for some blood work to see if I’m actually cleared to start birth control, and there are just two specific numbers that jumped out at me from the whole report,

Cholesterol is at 6.4 (recommended range is 0-5)—so how on earth can I get that down? And
ESR is 32 (recommended 4-24)—can someone please explain what this ESR thing even does, and what happens if it stays too high?

Thanks in advance for any help! =)

From what I understand, standard cholesterol reference ranges usually sit somewhere between 4.0 and 6.5—so, honestly, you’re still within a tolerable margin. As for the ESR (sedimentation rate), that’s basically a clinical marker used to measure how quickly cells settle in your blood. When those values spike, it's typically a sign of some sort of inflammatory process happening somewhere in the body—though, mind you, it’s perfectly normal for it to be elevated in women during pregnancy.

I was wondering if someone might be able to shed some light on what an elevated white blood cell count actually signifies. Everything else in my blood work and urinalysis came back within the standard range—even my sedimentation rate sits at 5-8, which is slightly below the typical 10-20 benchmark—but my leukocytes are just a bit higher than they should be. It isn't a massive spike, but it is noticeable. My doctor at the Mayo Clinic is stumped as well; he couldn't pinpoint a specific cause, so he’s sent me off to get various swabs and a urine culture done. Personally, I feel perfectly fine, which only adds to the confusion. Does anyone have any insight into what might be going on here?

That might not mean much to you, but it doesn't hurt to have those swabs and urine cultures done; it’s always better to know for sure if everything is functioning as it should. I'm not sure if you received your CRP results yet, but that will also indicate whether there's any inflammation present—if it comes back clear, then you can rest easy knowing everything is fine.

Thanks, I certainly hope it isn't some kind of infection

So, I just got my lab results back... and it says dyslipidemia—which basically means my cholesterol is through the roof! It’s honestly such a trip because I feel like I’ve been being super careful with everything I eat and all that stuff. Like, I'm really trying here! So, what's the move now? What should I actually be doing about this? Plus, my iron levels are sitting at a 5.

Can someone give me a quick read on this? 🙂

I had some blood and urine work done yesterday. My bloodwork came back perfectly normal, but here is what the urinalysis showed:

leukocytes: 2-3
erythrocytes: 2-3
epithelial cells: some presence
bacteria: some presence
mucus: some presence

color/appearance: cloudy/yellow

For context, I’m a 23-year-old woman.

What am I looking at here—is this an infection? I’m asking because I have a flight tomorrow afternoon and I’ll be out of Chicago for two weeks, so I’m wondering if I should rush to my doctor first thing tomorrow morning.

Thanks

wanderingrider43 said:Anyone have a quick second to help? 🙂

I went for blood and urine tests yesterday. My bloodwork came back totally normal, but my urine results look a little weird:

white blood cells: 2-3
red blood cells: 2-3
epithelial cells: some
bacteria: some
mucus: some

color/appearance: cloudy/yellow

Just for context, I'm a 23-year-old woman.

What does this mean? Is it an infection? I'm asking because I'm flying out tomorrow afternoon and won't be back in New York for two weeks, so I'm wondering if I should rush to see my doctor first thing tomorrow morning.

Thanks!

Honestly, it looks fine. Just drink some cranberry juice or a bladder tea.
Enjoy your trip! You'll be totally fine.👍

Kimberly Flores56 said:Can someone please explain what an elevated white blood cell count actually means? Everything else in my bloodwork and urinalysis came back perfectly normal—even my sedimentation rate is at 5-8 when the standard range is 10-20—but the leukocytes are up. It’s not a massive jump, but they are definitely above the limit. My primary care physician doesn't have a clue what's causing it, so he just sent me off for various swabs and a urine culture. I feel fine, though. What could be going on here?

It’s most likely some kind of infection. Look, think about it this way: white blood cells are essentially the "attack and destroy" squad for any intruders in our system. If there’s a sudden surge of these invaders, it follows logically that the body would ramp up production of those cells—it's just basic biological defense! Now, this could be anything from a trivial urinary tract infection to something much more "aggressive" that isn't visible to the naked eye—not even to a GP. Get a C-SPAN test done; it's far more reliable and provides a much clearer picture of what's happening inside.

Hey everyone!

I’m really hoping someone can help me make sense of these results. My grandma just got them back today—she's 70. She was actually in for some outpatient treatment, specifically taking Aredia to help manage her osteoporosis.
The super annoying part is that they just slapped everything on her discharge papers, so I'm sitting here totally in the dark! She doesn't see her regular doctor until Monday, and honestly, waiting that long feels like forever when you're worried.

Lab Results

WBC 8
CRP 1.0
Hb 4.70
Hgb 140
Hct 0.399
Le 8.0
Plt 220
AST 56
ALT 36
LDH 184
Total Bil 16.5
Direct Bil 2.3
GGT 64.5
ALP 62
Amylase 41
Cholesterol 7.92
HDL 2.02
LDL 4.97
TG 1.43
BUN 3.75
Creatinine 59
K 4.06
Ca 2.68
Phos. 1.16
Na 140
Cl 103
UA 273
Glucose 6.06
Ionized Ca 1.06
PTH 83.66
CK 83
CK-MB 11

Hey, I really need some help here...

So, my husband just got back from the hospital with his bloodwork and urine results. Everything looks fine on the blood panel except for one thing—his C-reactive protein is at 35😢. Honestly, I have no clue what that actually means. I’ve been spiraling down an internet rabbit hole and found some stuff saying it could be a bacterial infection
. To make matters worse, he’s been dealing with diarrhea for three days now, and since yesterday, there’s been a bit of blood in his stool. It’s honestly gross... anything he eats and he’s sprinting straight to the bathroom immediately. Just awful.
He’s already done the tests, and now he has to drop off a stool sample for analysis, but we won't get those results back for a few more days.
Does anyone know anything about this? Has anyone else dealt with something similar lately?
The thing is, I'm pregnant right now, and I'm low-key freaking out that if it is a bacterial infection, he might pass it on to me. Is that even possible???

Regarding Dad—his doctor mentioned he likely has fatty liver disease or perhaps even NASH. It isn't an overly alarming diagnosis, though he will certainly need to be mindful of his diet and cholesterol levels. We should also pay close attention to his glucose intolerance; with a disciplined meal plan, everything can be managed quite effectively, and if medication becomes necessary, it is certainly not the end of the world...
The CRP levels are expectedly elevated given the likely enterocolitis, though they aren't alarmingly high. You should definitely reach out to your doctor to get some medication started, and please be mindful of your fluid intake; diarrhea can lead to dehydration quite easily...

Hello everyone.

I'm looking for some perspective on my brother's recent lab results. He's been dealing with intense pain in his sternum and right hip for nearly a month now. He can barely sit up or lie down without severe pain, especially during sudden movements. He’s 18, and frankly, his doctor brushed him off initially, assuming he just needed an apology for a PE class incident. Now that we finally secured referrals, he’s had chest and sinus X-rays, which came back clear. His orthopedic specialist requested an X-ray of the thoracic and lumbar spine, while his internist ordered an echocardiogram, CRP, rheumatoid factor, iron studies (Fe, UIBC, TIBC, ferritin), and an ABS test, along with a targeted sternum scan due to a heart murmur. He also has an ingrown toenail on his left foot, so there's even a concern about potential sepsis...

The tension at home is reaching a breaking point. Has anyone encountered something similar or could suggest further testing? I would be very grateful for any insight.

result (ref.range)
ESR (1h) 84 (2-12)

CBC

WBC 12.2 (4.4-11.6)
RBC 4.09 (4.43-5.88)
Hemoglobin 117 (129-166)
Hematocrit 0.358 (0.39-0.487)
MCV 87.6 (76.5-92.1)
MCH 28.6 (24.3-31.5)
MCHC 327 (304-346)
RDW-CV 13.1 (11.6-14.3)
Platelets 344 (178-420)
MPV 11.0 (7-10.4)

Differential

Neutrophils 8.18 (1.49-8)
Lymphocytes 2.59 (0.84-6.03)
Monocytes 1.02 (0.22-1.51)
Eosinophils 0.34 (0-1.04)
Basophils 0.07 (0-0.23)

(rel %)
Neutrophils 67 (34-69)
Lymphocytes 21.2 (19-52)
Monocytes 8.3 (5-13)
Eosinophils 2.8 (0-9)
Basophils 0.6 (0-3)

Could someone smart help me make sense of these results? Female, 46 years old
PV 0.87 ( AT THE LOW END OF THE NORMAL RANGE )