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

If it isn't too much trouble, would someone be kind enough to help me make sense of these thyroid hormone results I just received?
TSH 2.00 (0.27-4.20)
T4 86.92 (66.0-181.0)
T3 1.93 (1.30-3.10)

Thank you so much in advance!! 🙂

They've sent over your hormone levels. 🙂

analogorca33 said:Hi there,
I just got my urinalysis results back and I'm looking for some clarification and feedback on this:

Urinalysis findings:

Leukocytes: 25 /μl; + ref. interval: neg.
pH: 9.0 ref.interval: 5.0-9.0
Glucose: normal ref. interval: neg.

Urine sediment:

Erythrocytes: 0 / ref. interval: 0-2
Leukocytes: 2-3 ref. interval: 0-2
Casts: 0
Crystals: 0
Cells: 1-2 squamous epithelial cells
lots of bacteria
lots of mucus
some amorphous phosphate crystals

Thanks in advance for helping me make sense of these results.🙂

You mentioned these results point toward a UTI, but since I'm not actually feeling any symptoms or having any trouble, I didn't bother seeing a doctor for meds. Instead, I've just been taking CITROFIT—hopefully, that does the trick...

Thanks.

Help me out here, guys... I had my blood drawn on August 2nd, and then I went back to the local clinic at 7:00 AM the next morning. Of course, I hadn't eaten or even had water since because I needed to check my iron levels. By the afternoon, my results weren't ready, so I stopped by the lab. They told me they couldn't actually find any iron—apparently, the machine just won't register such a tiny amount. Then, around 2:00 PM, they drew my blood again to run a full CBC. Everything looked fine, but the iron section was blank again. They said they basically gave up because it keeps coming up empty... honestly, I've never heard of anything like that before. So, I go to see the doctor, and he just looks at me and asks, "So... what should we do now?" I'm standing there looking pale, and he just starts rambling about how I need to eat more spinach or whatever... blah, blah, blah. Now what? Am I supposed to go get my blood drawn yet again? On top of everything, I really am struggling with iron issues...🤷

analogorca33 said:You mentioned that the results point toward a urinary tract infection—but since I’m not actually feeling any symptoms or experiencing any discomfort, I haven't made a trip to my doctor yet to discuss potential medication. Instead, I’ve just been taking CITROFIT—I'm hoping that might be enough to handle it...

Thanks.

No, it simply isn't enough! Regardless of whether you’re actually feeling symptoms or just sitting there guessing—you absolutely must take those test results to a doctor. They are the ones equipped to either prescribe a proper course of treatment or send you off for more specialized testing if things look off. Honestly, trying to manage your own medication without professional guidance is nothing short of foolishness.

Maria Alvarez81 said:Help... I went in for blood work on August 2nd—I showed up at the local clinic at 7:00 AM, fasting, obviously, because I needed to check my iron levels. By the afternoon, my results weren't ready, so I swung by the lab only to be told they couldn't actually detect any iron; apparently, the machine just wouldn't register such a tiny amount. So, around 2:00 PM, they drew my blood again to run a full CBC. The blood count itself looked fine, but that iron column? Completely blank. They said they basically gave up because the results were coming back inconclusive every single time... honestly, I’ve never heard of anything like that. Then I go to see the doctor, and he just looks at me and asks, "So... what do we do now?" I'm standing there looking pale as a ghost, and he starts rambling about how I should probably start eating more beets... blah, blah, blah. Now what? Am I supposed to go back and get poked with a needle all over again? To make matters worse, I know I have ongoing issues with my iron levels...🤷

Yes, it’s quite obvious that you’re dealing with some iron issues... though I imagine if your levels are truly that depleted, you must be feeling some pretty nasty symptoms by now. If your iron is actually that low, honestly, a little bit of spinach isn't going to do much to move the needle—not enough to make a real dent in the deficit.
So, you're looking at the numbers—the whole spread of the blood work, I assume. You've got the Ferritin, the UIBC, the TIBC, plus the hemoglobin, hematocrit, erythrocytes, and those specific indices like MCV, MCH, and MCHC. It’s a lot of data points to throw at someone all at once—sort of like staring at a complex weather map when you just wanted to know if you needed an umbrella. Each one tells a slightly different part of the story regarding how your body is managing its iron stores and overall red blood cell health. It isn't just about one single number; it's about how they all dance together.

Olivia Hayes89 said:Yeah, it seems pretty obvious there’s an issue with your iron levels... though I imagine you must be dealing with some pretty nasty symptoms if it's actually that low! If the iron is truly that bottomed out, I guess Cyclo wouldn't help all that much either... hmm...
What about your Ferritin, UIBC, TIBC, hemoglobin, hematocrit, Erythrocytes, MCV, MCH, or MCHC?

Cold hands and feet, broken capillaries on my thighs, crazy fatigue, constant sleepiness, struggling to wake up, dizziness when standing up too fast, and really heavy, dark periods... I can't find my lab results anywhere, but I do remember my hemoglobin was 128, which is really all I recall. My doctor told me that if the blood work looks fine, then the iron should be fine too, regardless of whether I can see the specific numbers. I took one dose of Ferrum Lek on my own and honestly felt a lot better, but the instructions say to get blood drawn after one dose so the doctor can prescribe the next, so I stopped. My doctor didn't really give me any guidance on that... Also, my blood pressure is super low—at best, it's around 90 over 60.

Every single one of those symptoms screams anemia—and I mean moderate to severe levels at that—so it’s honestly baffling to me how a doctor wouldn't be ordering follow-up labs immediately!!
In any case, when you're dealing with anemia, the Ferritin level is actually a much more critical metric than just looking at Iron. Think of it this way: Ferritin provides a snapshot of your current reserves, whereas Iron levels can remain stagnant for quite some time, masking the true situation...

Olivia Hayes89 said:No, it’s not enough!! Regardless of whether you have symptoms or not, you need to take those results to a doctor who can either prescribe the right treatment or order more tests if necessary! It’s pure stupidity to start medication on your own!!

Dear Doctor, please don't take this the wrong way. I didn't phrase my question to undermine your knowledge or expertise. I realize that as a layman, I can't properly interpret these results or determine the right course of treatment...

I just wanted to explain my situation. I wasn't actually sent for these tests by a doctor; I just had them done privately for preventative reasons. Everything seems fine, except for my urine work, which isn't terrible, but... so I started taking a herbal supplement with antibacterial properties...

That's why I asked. In my experience, plenty of doctors just wave their hands at a result like mine and tell you to go drink some herbal tea instead of actually doing anything.

Thanks for everything...

analogorca33 said:Dear Doctor, please don't take my question the wrong way—I certainly didn't mean for it to sound like I was questioning your expertise or undermining your clinical judgment. I am fully aware that, as a layperson, I lack the necessary training to properly interpret such complex lab results or weigh in on the specifics of a prescribed therapy plan...

I wanted to touch upon my own situation—to be clear, I wasn't actually directed to get any testing by a doctor, but rather decided to run some labs privately just as a preventative measure—and now, for the most part, everything seems fine, with the exception of my urine results, which aren't exactly stellar... so, I have started using a herbal supplement that possesses antibacterial properties.

That is exactly why I decided to frame my question this way—because, in my experience, quite a few doctors will look at a lab result like mine, wave it off dismissively, and just tell you to go home and drink some herbal tea.

Thank you all for everything...

Given the sheer amount of bacteria present here, I highly doubt a simple "wave of the hand" is going to clear this up—it’s not that easy. You should probably stick with that herbal supplement for now, then, in about two weeks, head back to a private lab to get your results checked again.
I am not a doctor—just a Bacc. Med-Lab technician. 😉
Please, don't get me wrong—I certainly didn't mean anything by it. I wasn't trying to be difficult; my only intention was to express my opposition to people self-prescribing their own medication. In my view, it’s simply much safer to let a medical professional determine the appropriate course of treatment!
My advice? I’d suggest getting those tests repeated—maybe every couple of months—just so you can track whether things are actually shifting or if you're just spinning your wheels. It's all about seeing the trajectory.
lp

analogorca33 said:That’s exactly why I asked the question in the first place. From what I've seen in real life, plenty of doctors just wave you off when they see a lab result like mine and tell you to just go drink some herbal tea instead.

Thanks for everything.....

You guys are playing a pretty dangerous game here.
The worst kinds of illnesses are the ones that don't even hurt while they're moving in!
Urinary tract infections can be incredibly stubborn to treat—mostly because poor circulation is usually the underlying issue—and if you don't deal with them, they often turn chronic.

You really need antibiotic therapy tailored specifically to an antibiogram for at least two weeks, maybe even longer depending on how variable the results are, but there isn't really room here to get into all those technical explanations.

Hi!

I was hoping someone could help me make sense of these results. What do they actually mean, and will I likely need any kind of treatment?

PRL 24.6 (4-23)
TSH 1.8 (0.2-2.6)
Free T4 40.4 (3.5-30)
T4 uptake 2.2% (0.5-8)
SHBG 23 (15-120)
Androst. 8.1 (1-12)
DHEAS 10.6 (2-10)
17-OHP 6.7 (2-15, luteal phase, day 22 of cycle)

I've dealt with a whole bunch of different diagnoses over the last two years. I can list them all if it helps, but for now, just mentioning Hashimoto's (euthyroid) and PCOS...

Thanks!

edit: For meds, I'm taking Nexium 20mg, Synthroid 50, and Elicea. I'm also carrying quite a bit of extra weight, so birth control isn't really an option for my PCOS right now...🙄

Could someone please explain this, if you happen to know how🙂>

Triglyceride 2.7 mmol/L (the recommendation is >1.7)

Cholesterol, both HDL and LDL, are within the normal range.

Is this a result that actually requires some kind of action?

slystag4 said:Could someone please explain this, if you have the expertise to do so?🙂

Triglyceride 2.7 mmol/L (the recommendation is >1.7)

Cholesterol—both HDL and LDL—is within the normal range.

Is this a result that requires any actual intervention?

The triglycerides are elevated, and yes, that does require some sort of action! Usually, you see LDL climbing alongside those triglycerides while HDL drops off, so it would be wise to re-run the labs after a bit to see if there’s been any movement.
But regardless, something definitely needs to be done about those triglyceride levels!

Olivia Hayes89 said:but in any case, something definitely needs to be done about those triglycerides!

I'm assuming you probably need to cut back on carbohydrates and fats...

Hi there!

At the end of June, I went in for my routine kidney checkup (had my left one removed 15 years ago due to a Wilms tumor).
Blood count looks okay, but Iron is at 6. I had all the iron-related tests done, and my Ferritin was 14.7.
In mid-July, I started taking Ferrum Lek. I finished a whole box (30 tablets, a month's worth), took a five-day break, and then got my blood drawn for Ferritin levels.
Now my Ferritin is down to 9.8! :/
Iron is still stuck at 6... Hemoglobin is 12...
Leukocytes are high.

I’m feeling exhausted. My hands and feet are always freezing. I've lost my period, and I'm losing weight too. I have broken capillaries on my thighs (I'm 17), and bruises just keep popping up everywhere on my body. My tonsils and lymph nodes are swollen. Plus, my stomach hurts constantly.

Some of these symptoms sound like they could point toward leukemia, but is that actually possible?

My doctor is on vacation until September 1st, so if anyone can offer some insight before I see her...
Thanks!

slystag4 said:I’m guessing the move here is to cut back on carbohydrates and fats...

Exactly! And if you're carrying any extra weight, dropping that down would definitely be a wise move.

Elizabeth Perez33 said:Hi there!

At the end of June, I went in for my routine kidney checkup—my left one was removed fifteen years ago due to a Wilms tumor.
My blood count looked okay, but my iron was at 6; I had all the iron-related tests done, and my Ferritin was 14.7.
In mid-July, I started taking Ferrum Lek. I finished a whole box (30 tablets, a month's worth), took a five-day break, and then had my blood drawn to check my Ferritin levels again.
Now, my Ferritin is sitting at 9.8! :/
Iron is still stuck at 6... Hemoglobin is 12.
And my Leukocytes are elevated.

I’m feeling exhausted. My hands and feet are always freezing. I’ve lost weight—just dropped it recently, and I keep losing more. I have broken capillaries on my thighs (I'm 17), and bruises just seem to pop up all over my body out of nowhere. My tonsils and lymph nodes are swollen, too. Plus, my stomach hurts quite often.

Some of these symptoms sound like they could point toward leukemia, but... is that actually a possibility?

My doctor is on vacation until September 1st, so if anyone can offer some insight before I see her...
Thanks!

What are your leukocyte and platelet counts?

Hi everyone,
I woke up with this swollen lump in my groin that popped up overnight, and man, does it hurt. I went to get some blood work done, and most of the results came back totally fine, except for one specific value that’s supposed to be between 0.0 and 1.0, but mine hit 1.5.
Does anyone know why that particular part of the blood test actually matters?
Thanks!

Kimberly Stewart89 said:Dear Sirs,
I have this lump in my groin—it popped up overnight and it’s quite painful. I went in for blood work, and everything seems fine, except for one specific marker called BASO that should ideally be between 0.0 and 1.0, but mine came back at 1.5.
Why does that specific part of the blood test matter?
Thank you.

BASO refers to basophils—those granular white blood cells—and they tend to spike during inflammatory responses (especially when dealing with allergies or asthma)... as for that lump in your groin, it’s most likely just a swollen lymph node. Lymph nodes, much like other parts of our immune system, tend to swell up whenever there's inflammation present.
Did they check your CRP? Is that level elevated?