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

wiredcanyon2 said:It could mean anything from low erythrocyte production to rapid breakdown, hemoglobin issues, shape problems, or absolutely nothing at all... If you're going to ask, actually include the numbers and tell us why you even got tested. You won't get much help this way. There's a massive difference between a hemoglobin of 60g/L and 119g/L, or having erythrocytes at 1.2x10... To understand anemia, we need things like TIBC, UIBC, Ferritin, MCV, reticulocytes, Bilirubin... 🙂

aha, my bad... alright, here's everything since I have no clue what matters🙂

Medical Report
Hb 92
Hct 0.280
MCV 92.6
MCH 30.6
MCHC 330
RDV-CW 15.1
Leukocytes 4.3
Neutrophils 55.10
Lymphocytes 39.70
MID 5.20
Platelets 190
MTV 8.6

Glucose 4.4
Urea 6.5
Creatinine 76

AST 13
ALT 15
GGT 14

Iron 11.1
TIBC 40.8
UIBC 29.7

Cholesterol 4.7
Triglyceride 1.9

Not for me—it's for someone around 50, dealing with weakness, etc...

thanks🙂

Chloe King26 said:Ah, my bad... I’ll just dump everything here since I have no clue what actually matters.🙂

Medical Report
Hb 92
Hct 0.280
MCV 92.6
MCH 30.6
MCHC 330
RDW-CV 15.1
Leukocytes 4.3
Neutrophils 55.10
Lymphocytes 39.70
MID 5.20
Platelets 190
MPV 8.6

Glucose 4.4
Urea 6.5
Creatinine 76

AST 13
ALT 15
GGT 14

Iron 11.1
TIBC 40.8
UIBC 29.7

Cholesterol 4.7
Triglyceride 1.9

This isn't for me—it's for someone around 50, dealing with weakness and all that.

Thanks.🙂

You're missing the most critical number, which is Ferritin, and we don't even know if this person is male or female. Roughly speaking? It looks like some kind of mild chronic blood loss—maybe something in the GI tract—or if it's a woman, there could be a gynecological issue involved. Could also be some chronic illness. Obviously, nothing is certain without a full exam.🙂

Paul Ramirez59 said:Lmao, I was wondering if anyone has any insight or advice since my follow-up isn't for another 15 days...
I dealt with this virus back in November 2010—felt just like a nasty flu—and they confirmed it through serology.
Back on 11/30/2010, my serology looked like this:
CMV IgG 9900 Positive
CMV IgM 0.862 OD Positive.

I just had my bloodwork done again a few days ago and now it’s:
CMV IgG 29356 Positive
CMV IgM 0.235 OD Positive.

Can someone explain what IgG and IgM actually mean, if this virus can still mess with me, and what the levels need to be for the results to come back negative?

Best,

When you first get hit with an infection, you look at the IgM—and yours was elevated back then too, unlike the IgG. Those are measured during the early, acute phase of the illness, so they definitely don't stick around past five days after symptoms show up. After that, you track the IgG, which basically shows your body has started "fighting back" against the virus. From there, you just watch the ratio between IgM and IgG; the higher the IgG goes and the lower the IgM drops, the better things are looking. In your case, your IgG is climbing, so based on these numbers, everything seems totally fine... Honestly, though, I have no clue exactly how long it takes for the virus to fully clear out. You should probably ask a serologist or whatever specialist sent you for these tests, since they'll know your specific situation way better than I do...

And no, once those IgG levels climb high enough—which they already have for you—you shouldn't be having any more issues. 🙂

EDIT - I'm not sure what you mean by "negative parameters," because honestly, having a positive IgG is actually the goal in these situations. IgG is the antibody your own body produces to fight the infection, so at this stage, you actually want it to be as high as possible, which is exactly what's happening with you... 🙂

Feel free to jump in if I missed anything, I'm still just a student... 🙂

Grace Smith said:When you’re looking at an initial infection, you check the IgM—which is elevated during that early stage, unlike the IgG. These are measured during the acute phase of the illness, so definitely not more than five days after symptoms appear. After that, we look at the IgG, which essentially serves as an indicator that your body has begun to "suppress" the virus. From there, you monitor the ratio between IgM and IgG; generally, the higher the IgG and the lower the IgM, the better. In your case, your IgG levels are rising, and based on the report, everything looks perfectly fine. Honestly, I have no idea exactly how long it will take for the virus to clear completely. You should really ask a serologist or the specialist who ordered these tests—they can give you a much more precise answer since they are intimately familiar with your specific situation.

And no, once the IgG levels have risen sufficiently—which they already have for you—there shouldn't be any recurring issues. 🙂

EDIT — I’m not quite sure what you mean by "negative parameters," because quite the contrary, having a positive IgG is actually the desired outcome in these scenarios. IgG is the antibody your own immune system produces in response to an infection, and at this stage, it is highly beneficial for those levels to be high—which, as I mentioned, is exactly what is happening with you. 🙂

Feel free to correct me if I missed anything. I am still a student. 🙂

No need to supplement her! 🙂 Everything has been said!
My professor during my virology exam told us they are always happy when they see positive IgG on a lab report! 🙂 That means antibodies are present and that the virus won't be able to attack you anymore!

Hey there! So, my iron levels are sitting at 5.5 and my hemoglobin is at 133 (which I guess is pretty decent).
My doctor told me I don't have anemia since my hemoglobin looks fine, and lately, I've been sticking to a diet full of fruits, veggies, and meat.
The thing is, I keep getting these dizzy spells where everything just goes black in front of my eyes, so I'm wondering if I should actually start taking some supplements or if I should just wait and see if things balance themselves out naturally.
Thanks, 🙂

Hi everyone, I’m looking for some help analyzing my blood work results. I’m a 23-year-old female. I have no idea what matters here, so I'll just list everything:

(K) Erythrocyte 4.83
(K) Hemoglobin 141
(K) Hematocrit 0.429
(K) MCV 88.8
(K) MCH 29.2
(K) MCHC 329
(K) RDW-CV 13.6
(K) Leukocytes 5.9
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Neutrophils 31.8
Lymphocytes 45.0
Monocytes 10.0
Eosinophils 12.7
Basophils 0.5
(K) Platelets 147
(K) PDW 14.5
(K) MTV 11.4
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(S) Glucose 4.9
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(S) Iron 6.4
(S) UIBC 42.5

About six months ago, I went in for testing for HIV and Hepatitis A, B, and C.
Everything came back negative at the time.

But lately, my stomach has been acting up, and I’m dealing with symptoms that could point toward hepatitis (I've had persistent nausea for two weeks now, loss of appetite, diarrhea—though no fever—muscle aches, jaundice, etc.).

Is it possible that I actually have hepatitis? Could it have been missed on that first round of tests? (Just to be clear, I have been consistently using protection during intercourse in the meantime).

silvernomad22 said:Hey everyone, I was hoping someone could take a look at my lab results. I'm a 23-year-old woman, and since I have no clue what actually matters here, I'll just type everything out:

(K) Erythrocyte (Erc) 4.83
(K) Hemoglobin (HG) 141
(K) Hematocrit (Hct) 0.429
(K) MCV 88.8
(K) MCH 29.2
(K) MCHC 329
(K) RDW-CV 13.6
(K) Leukocytes 5.9
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Neutrophils 31.8
Lymphocytes 45.0
Monocytes 10.0
Eosinophils 12.7
Basophils 0.5
(K) Platelets 147
(K) PDW 14.5
(K) MTV 11.4
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(S) Glucose 4.9
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(S) Iron 6.4
(S) UIBC 42.5

Most of this is within the normal range, just some minor deviations. Why did you get blood work done in the first place? That context matters for a proper reading.

Joshua Ortiz10 said:Hey there! My iron levels are at 5.5 and my hemoglobin is 133 (which sounds pretty decent, right?).
My doctor told me I don't have anemia since my hemoglobin looks fine. My diet is mostly fruit, veggies, and meat.
But I keep getting these moments where everything just goes black in front of my eyes. I’m wondering if I should actually take some kind of supplement or if I should just let things balance out on their own...
Thanks, 🙂

I really recommend everyone focus on building up muscle strength, especially in your legs. If you ever feel like you're going to faint, just sit down and put your head between your knees, or even try coughing forcefully a few times—it helps push blood back up to the brain, regardless of whatever your body type might be, which can sometimes make things feel more difficult...

I'm wondering if taking Paxil could actually show up during a detailed systematic medical exam? I have to get one done for work—I need to be 100% healthy to land this gig—so I'm worried. Like, will it pop up on blood tests, urine samples, liver function tests, or anything like that?

It’s my business, period. I don't feel like I owe anyone this kind of info, so I'm definitely not planning on mentioning it. Besides, I'm moving on from this place anyway.

Does anyone know, pleeeease?

Jessica Rivera said:I was wondering if a detailed systematic physical—which I have to go through for work since they require me to be in perfect health to clear my employment—might reveal that I'm taking Paxil... Like, would it show up on blood tests, urine samples, or liver function tests?

That’s really my own business, and honestly, I don't feel like I owe anyone an explanation, so I'm not planning on saying a word... Besides, I'm cutting ties with them anyway...

Does anyone happen to know, please...?

That’s actually possible if you know exactly what specific markers to look for in your bloodwork, because this isn't something you'll find on any standard panel... I've never seen the SSRIs you're taking included in those types of routine screenings, either. Usually, those specific tests are only ordered when doctors are closely monitoring levels during a targeted course of treatment...

ironhawk3 said:I really can't recommend strengthening your muscles enough, especially focusing on your legs, because if you ever feel like you might pass out, just sitting down and putting your head between your knees—or even forcing yourself to cough a few times—will help drive blood back up to your brain, regardless of any physical build differences that might make things harder for you.

I hit the gym three times a week🙂 and my leg muscles are actually pretty strong... but honestly, what does that even have to do with anything?😁 With the iron😕 I just get dizzy for a few seconds, so I don't think that helps at all.
The actual question was whether I should be taking some kind of iron supplements?

Joshua Ortiz10 said:Hey there! My iron levels are at 5.5 and my hemoglobin is 133 (which is basically fine, right?).
The doctor told me I don't have anemia since my hemoglobin looks okay. My diet is mostly just fruit, veggies, and meat.
But I keep getting those black spots in front of my eyes quite often. The question is, should I start taking a supplement or just let my body figure itself out?
Thanks, 🙂

I don't think you need to. Though, if you really want to check for anemia, they usually look at TIBC and transferrin too. Fruit does have iron, but it’s often in forms that are a pain for your body to actually absorb. Meat is definitely better for your diet, and eggs are good too.
It's also totally possible that the vision stuff is just happening because of low blood pressure.

So, my blood pressure is sitting at 130/90 right now, and I'm only 26 years old.

Joshua Ortiz10 said:My blood pressure is 130/90. I'm 26 years old.

I’m guessing you’re following a specific diet alongside your workout routine?
If these are just brief episodes—like when you're shifting from lying down to standing up during a workout—then there really isn't much to worry about...

Diagnosing CKP issues is always one of the toughest hurdles, but looking at cases similar to yours, things tend to get much more manageable if you stay on top of your nutrition, especially making sure you get enough foods rich in essential substances like choline and phenylalanine, which I imagine you might be avoiding right now...

Anyway, props to you for staying consistent with your training, 👍

I mostly stick to fruits, veggies, meat, eggs, and oats, though I do have pasta in moderation. I try to stay away from bread and dairy—maybe a little cheese here and there—simply because they don't really sit right with me.
Is it normal for my vision to go dark for a second whenever I stand up from a chair? It doesn't just happen when I'm working out, either. Also, I spend about two hours at the gym per session, which feels like it might be a bit much, honestly.
🙂

I occasionally feel quite weak and exhausted, almost as if I'm struggling through the day. It’s strange, but I notice it most when the weather shifts—whenever the humidity kicks in or the rain starts falling, the changes in barometric pressure seem to hit me hard, though strangely enough, once the rain settles, I often feel a sense of relief and renewed energy. I recently went to get some blood work done, and these were my results: SE 1 (4-24), Erythrocytes 5.21 (3.86-5.08), MPV 10.7 (6.8-10.4), Monocytes 0.85 (0.12-0.84), Cholesterol 5.9 ( thank you

Joshua Ortiz10 said:I mostly eat fruit, veggies, meat, eggs, and oatmeal. I eat pasta in moderation. I try to avoid bread and dairy (cheese in moderation) because they just don't sit right with me.
Why does everything go black when I stand up from sitting? (Doesn't happen while working out, though). Also, I spend about 2 hours per workout session—is that too much?
🙂

If you're seeing stars whenever you stand up, it’s just your blood pressure dropping. It happens to everyone, but your system is just being a bit slow to compensate and fix it. Try drinking more water throughout the day and stop jumping up so fast, especially if you're coming up from lying down.

wiredcanyon2 said:If you’re seeing spots or feeling things go dark when you stand up straight, it’s just because your blood pressure is dropping—which happens to pretty much everyone—but it sounds like your body’s internal compensation system is just being a little slow to react in those moments. You might want to try sipping on more fluids throughout the day and just be careful not to jump up too fast, especially when you're getting out of bed...

I definitely agree with the advice about staying hydrated throughout the day. I was actually wondering myself why the response would be a bit delayed...

Hi, I'm 25 and carrying some extra weight lately. My doctor sent me for blood work, thyroid tests, and a urinalysis because I’ve been dealing with fatigue, swollen joints, and weight gain—even though my diet and activity levels haven't changed. It's also been a while since my last check-up. Here is what the results showed:

- My TSH is at the upper limit at 4.20 (T4, T3, and Anti-TPO are all normal/mid-range)
- Erythrocyte sedimentation rate - 3 (slightly low)
- Alanine aminotransferase - 48 (normal range is 10-36)
- Leukocyte esterase - positive
- Urine leukocytes - 7 (normal range is 0-2)

Everything else looks fine, mostly mid-range values.
Does anyone have an idea what might be going on? I deal with bacterial issues from time to time, so I'm guessing the high leukocyte count in my urine is related to that. Or am I wrong?
Thanks for any help.