crimsonsailor14 said:I recently had some blood work done to check my cholesterol because it’s been a little high for the last few years: 6.04... HDL 3... LDL 2.81
But it turns out a few other things are off too:
ESR 25, Fe 7.4, TIBC 47.5.
What does this point to?
Otherwise, I feel fine and don't really have any specific symptoms.
My throat was sore about a month ago, but that cleared up. I recently had some blood work done to check my cholesterol because it’s been a little high for the last few years: 6.04... HDL 3... LDL 2.81
But it turns out a few other things are off too:
ESR 25, Fe 7.4, TIBC 47.5.
What does this point to?
Otherwise, I feel fine and don't really have any specific symptoms.
My throat was sore about a month ago, but that cleared up.
You listed your lab results, but you didn't include the reference ranges. Every lab in the US uses slightly different scales. Honestly, your cholesterol is just a bit elevated—you could probably handle that with some Omega-3 supplements from a drugstore, since it isn't high enough to justify heavy medication.
Your iron (Fe) at 7.4 looks low, and since I don't know what the standard range is for your TIBC (total iron binding capacity), I'm guessing it's right on the lower limit. That usually points toward anemia. You'll most likely need to take some iron supplements to get that sorted out.
As for the sedimentation rate, it's just slightly elevated. It might just be leftover from that sore throat you had—nothing to worry about.
