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

I was wondering if I could ask for a little help... I just got my blood and urine results back and I'm hoping someone might be able to make sense of them for me... My bloodwork looks fine, everything seems to be within the normal range, but the urine results...
Acetone: 2 ref: 0
Urobilinogen: 16??????? ref: 1:1

I’ve been checking because I might be pregnant, since my period is already two months late... Dr. Smith prescribed Yasmin and told me it wasn't pregnancy, plus I've taken four different tests and they were all negative, hm... I'm just so confused now... why would it be this late???
Hmm, I wonder what it could be... and why is that number 16?????
I don't really want to wait until my next appointment to see the doctor, so I figured I'd reach out and see what you guys think...
Thanks in advance

Thanks, though I’m pretty sure the results are gonna end up being about the same as last time—but hey, thanks a million, I'll hit you up later
Good luck to you too 😉

Matthew Gomez3 said:I could really use some help here... I just got my blood and urine results back and was hoping someone could make sense of them... My bloodwork looks fine, everything seems within the normal range, but my urine results are...
Acetone: 2 ref: 0
Urobilinogen: 16??????? ref: 1:1

I did this because I might be pregnant, since my period is already two months late... My doctor prescribed me Yasmin and told me I wasn't pregnant, but I've taken four tests and they were all negative, hm... I'm totally lost... why is it so late???
Hmm, what could it be... and why is that number 16?????
I don't want to wait until my next appointment, so I wanted to get your thoughts first...
Thanks in advance

Having urobilinogen that high usually points toward either hemolysis (red blood cell breakdown) or an issue with your liver. It’s pretty strange though, considering your bloodwork came back normal... Did you get your liver enzymes checked (like AST or ALT)? Elevated liver enzymes would be the first sign that something is actually wrong.

My 7-year-old just got some urine test results back.
It says: trace amounts of blood, 3-5 erythrocytes, 4-5 leukocytes, plenty of salts, and a high amount of bacteria.
Is this something I should be panicking about, or is it probably just some minor bacterial infection?

Carol Parker said:It's for a 7-year-old. Here's the urine test result:
It shows trace amounts of blood, 3-5 erythrocytes, 4-5 leukocytes, plenty of salts, and a lot of bacteria.
Is this something serious, or just a simple bacterial infection?

You definitely need to get a urine culture done for your little one. That’ll show you exactly which type and how many bacteria we're dealing with, since this looks like it could be an infection. An ultrasound might be a good idea too, but in the meantime, try to keep them hydrated—maybe some kid-friendly cranberry juice or a urology tea. Honestly, I don't think it's anything scary, but you really should check in with the pediatrician to go over these results and finish the follow-up. How did their blood work look?

From what I can tell looking at these numbers, the blood work seems pretty solid
but his lymphocyte count is a bit high while the GRA is low—it’s technically within the normal range, but it still feels a little off, which is worrying me. We're heading to see Dr. Smith tomorrow.
About a month ago, he had scarlet fever, and back then his urine was looking way more cloudy; I mentioned it to the doctor,
but he didn't really pay much attention to it. He just brushed it off saying that scarlet fever affects the whole body...
He didn't order any specific tests back then, like extra blood work or a urinalysis, so I'm honestly not sure
how things were looking at that time, though even before the scarlet fever hit, he would occasionally have cloudy urine in the mornings.

Carol Parker said:everything looks okay on the blood work from what I can see
but his lymphocytes are a bit high while those GRA levels are low (though technically still within range), which has me worried. We're heading to the doctor tomorrow.
About a month ago he had scarlet fever, and his urine was looking pretty cloudy back then—I did mention it to the doctor.
But he didn't really pay much attention to it; he just said that scarlet fever affects the whole system...
He didn't order any follow-up tests like blood or urine work at the time, so I'm really not sure.
That's how it was then, but even before the scarlet fever hit, he’d occasionally have cloudy urine in the morning.

Honestly, if he just dealt with scarlet fever, that’s an even bigger reason to get some more urine tests done. I really suspect there might be some inflammation going on, especially since the lymphocytes are up.
Try not to stress too much; a little bit of antibiotics and everything should turn out fine. Still, you definitely want to stay on top of things when bacteria are involved. It could be strep or something else, but it doesn't matter—the main thing is getting it cleared up. Sending nothing but good vibes to the little guy and to you! I'm sure it won't be anything serious.

Hey everyone, hi!

REGARDING LAB TESTS // SPECIFICALLY URINE CULTURES, URETHRAL SWABS, AND PROSTATE EXPRESSIONS

My own experience has been incredibly frustrating, whether dealing with state-run facilities (like those big infectious disease clinics) or any private lab out there.

I’m constantly dealing with frequent urination—more than ten times a night—along with bladder infections that seem to travel upward toward my prostate and kidneys.

While the doctors at the major infectious disease clinic kept insisting all my results were sterile, I was still suffering from the exact same symptoms. So, I decided to head over to a private specialist, Dr. Smith, and explained everything I was going through. They took a bit more time to properly culture my urine, and finally, they actually identified the bacteria.

After that, I looked up recommendations and found Dr. Soltisik, who also practices homeopathy. Once I explained what the lab had found, he requested new samples and sent them off to a specialized lab in Germany. They confirmed the findings and even detected Escherichia in my urethral swab. Right now, I’ve started taking some soy granules he prescribed, and I'm just waiting to see how things progress.

It's been quite a journey... just a word of caution to you all.

Hey everyone!

A quick heads-up regarding lab tests—specifically when you're looking at urine cultures, urethral swabs, or prostate fluid analysis.

Honestly, I’ve had such a terrible experience with both state facilities—like those big public infectious disease centers—and private labs. It's been pretty rough all around.

I’ve been dealing with constant urination—more than ten times a day—plus those recurring bladder infections that feel like they're crawling up toward my prostate and kidneys.

Even though everything supposedly came back clean at the infectious disease clinic, I’m still dealing with the exact same symptoms. It was so frustrating. I finally decided to head over to Dr. Smith’s private lab to explain what’s actually going on with me. They decided to run a longer culture on my urine sample, and sure enough, they actually found the bacteria.

So, I ended up tracking down Dr. Smith, who actually specializes in homeopathy. I walked him through everything the lab found, and he asked me to grab more samples so he could send them off to a lab in Germany. They just got the results back, and it turns out they found the exact same thing—there's still some Escherichia showing up in my urethral swab. In the meantime, I’ve started taking those granules from that soy supplement, so now I’m just playing the waiting game to see what happens next.

Well, that’s a real kicker... but hey, watch out!

Look, E. coli is part of the Escherichia family, and honestly, it’s totally normal to have it hanging out in your gut helping with digestion. The problem starts when it migrates to where it doesn't belong—like your bladder or kidneys. That's how you end up dealing with those nasty infections like cystitis. It sounds exactly like what you're going through: that constant urge to go, the stinging sensation, and even blood in your urine. Treating this can be a real pain sometimes. These bacteria are incredibly stubborn, and since they love the exact environment they're currently living in, infections have a nasty habit of coming right back. You'll likely need a round of antibiotics, and I'd definitely recommend sipping on some cranberry juice to help out. Just make sure that once you've finished your antibiotics for about a week, you head back to the lab to get your urine culture re-tested a couple of times. Better safe than sorry!
I honestly have no idea what else they uncovered, since you didn't actually say.
It’s really nothing to panic about. It’s all treatable—you just have to stay consistent and stick to the treatment plan like it's your job.
Wishing you all the best and a super speedy recovery!

Cross-posting from another PFD thread...

I’m looking for a little bit of advice... I think I might be posting this in the right spot...

My OBGYN gave me a referral to go get an OGTT and an insulin test done at Mayo Clinic... I went in last week...

Now, look, I know what an OGTT is, I know how the procedure works, and I know how to read the results...
But I'm wondering if anyone here knows what this specific value means:

- fasting insulin = 51.5 (ref. range 48-188) ...I assume that's fine...
- insulin under load = 595.0 (no ref. range provided) ...that's where I'm stuck... I have no idea what that signifies...

Has anyone here actually undergone this specific test? Or maybe you've heard something about it? I haven't been able to find anything useful on Google...

I mean, could standard blood work actually flag the presence of cancer in the body, or is it a lost cause unless you’re looking specifically at tumor markers?

So, I just got back from my checkup
The doctor gave me an antihistamine and was basically like—whenever you're ready, if you actually want to do this—come in for the surgery so we can just get all of this taken out once and for all.
I asked him about the urine issues and stuff, and he said it could definitely be linked, though he mentioned if my kidneys start acting up or whatever, then we've got a real problem.
Then—get this—he brings up some inflammation in my heart valves. I totally lost it. I was like, "Wait, how am I supposed to know if that's happening?" and he just kind of brushed it off, saying there’s no point in getting worked up over it. :-(
My heart is usually fine, though... I went through all the standard checks when I was younger, but man, nothing feels worse than lying down at night and suddenly feeling my heart thumping or skipping beats. Then again, maybe it's just me—I've always been such a high-strung, sensitive person.

Sophia Adams63 said:I just got back from my checkup.
He gave me an antihistamine and said whenever I'm ready, I can come in for the surgery to get everything removed.
I asked about my urine results too, and he mentioned they might be related, but warned me to watch out if my kidneys start acting up.
Then he brought up some inflammation in my heart valves, and honestly, I totally panicked. I asked how we could check it, and he basically told me not to overdo it and avoid getting too tired. :-(
My heart is usually fine—I went through all the tests when I was little—but it’s scary when I lie down and suddenly feel it thumping or skipping a beat. Then again, I guess I'm just a naturally high-strung, sensitive person.

Maybe he's being a bit too laid back about the test results and everything. It really bugs me sometimes when doctors are superficial, even with something as simple as tonsillitis, because things can spiral so quickly, and complications are much harder to deal with.
If I were you, I’d ask my primary care doctor for some extra heart and urine tests. Or, honestly, just go get a private EKG; it isn't that expensive, and you'll have peace of mind. What are your thoughts on the surgery they suggested? I had mine done back when I was a kid, and at least now I don't have to worry.
To be honest, I've been checking in on you quite often because I was really curious to see how your results turned out.

My lymphocyte count is doubled and my segmentation is low too... I've been bouncing around different doctors here in the States for three months now but nobody can give me a straight answer. I'm running fevers up to 100.4, feeling totally wiped out, and dealing with dizziness. I used to have some heart palpitations and tachycardia, but they say my heart is fine... it could be my thyroid or stomach... could anyone tell me if this could actually be leukemia if it’s been going on this long? My doctor also wants me to test for Hep B, C, and HIV, but I've never had sex or used drugs, and I've never had a blood transfusion. The only thing I can think of is getting some work done at the dentist, though I don't know if that's even possible... I'm just wondering if this points toward leukemia and if I really need those tests given my history. I'm worried and honestly just losing my patience...
thanks

placiddrifter26 said:Maybe he’s being a bit too cautious about the test results and all that. But honestly, it really bugs me sometimes how superficial doctors can be—even when it’s just something basic like tonsillitis—because you know how easily things spiral out of control, and dealing with complications is way worse than just fixing the initial problem.
If I were in your shoes, I’d probably ask my primary care doctor to run some extra tests on my heart and urine. Or, you know, just go get a private EKG; it’s not even that pricey, and at least then you’ll actually have some peace of mind. What are you thinking regarding that surgery they suggested? I had mine done back when I was a kid, and hey, at least I don't have to worry about it anymore.
Actually, I’ve been checking in on you quite a bit because I was super curious to see what ended up happening with your lab results.

I’m terrified of the complications, but apparently, they need to pull everything out since they're totally messed up.
Don't they usually run some tests before they go in for a tonsillectomy? I think there's supposed to be some kind of heart screening too, right?

He gave me a diagnosis of HAL... what even is that?
And allergic rhinitis

Sophia Adams63 said:I'm worried about complications, but she says I have to get them removed because they're totally swollen out of shape.
Don't they run some tests before you actually go under for tonsil removal? I think you usually need a heart screening too.

He gave me a diagnosis of HAL—what on earth is that?
And allergic rhinitis.

According to him, your diagnosis is HAL allergy along with inflamed mucous membranes from allergic inflammation, which is why he prescribed antihistamines. Have you done any allergy testing yet?
Before you go in for tonsil surgery, you'll definitely need blood work and a checkup with an internist.
Most likely, once you schedule your outpatient procedure, they'll handle all those tests and a chest X-ray right then and there.

Alright, cool—I’m not planning on heading down there until mid-July anyway. I really don't have the headspace to deal with all this stress until I've finally crushed my finals and finished up at college.
Do they run those tests while I'm actually admitted to the hospital, or am I supposed to get them done on my own before I show up there???
Look, I already told you what the results were—my total IgE came back at 170, but everything else was totally negative. The only thing they caught was an allergy to cobalt through the patch test. It honestly trips me out that it even showed up, especially since my eosinophils were normal too... it's like this borderline allergy thing. So, what's the deal? Is this medication actually going to make me feel better, or is it supposed to actually treat the allergy itself???

Look, that medication is just for allergies—it’s got nothing to do with your tonsils. Basically, you're just treating an allergy.
So, let me get this straight: they told you it would soothe your allergic symptoms in the mucous membranes, but they didn't give you anything for the tonsils? Not even a single antibiotic or anything?

You'll handle all your pre-op testing as an outpatient, so you can just show up with your results ready to go. Regarding that allergy—if your mucous membranes are irritated, it's definitely not from cobalt; there's clearly something else triggering it, which is why I'm asking. Just be careful, because you might have something lingering in your environment, like house dust, flower pollen, pet hair, or maybe some feathers or something similar.

Hair, cats, dogs—all negative
And look, I can't quite remember the exact details because my sister managed to lose the lab results earlier today—she'll be mailing them over soon—but anyway, there’s still some more stuff written in Latin on there.
It shows ragweed and birch are negative too, so since it's related to the mucosa, it probably has to be some kind of inhalation allergen.