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

vividsailor7 said:It’s most likely just a urinary tract infection, so you really ought to get some antibiotics—I’d personally recommend Solutrim.

Thanks so much!

vividsailor7 said:Likely a urinary tract infection; you should get some antibiotics (personally, I’d go with Solutrim).

So my colleague thinks Sulfamethoxazole trimethoprim is the way to go....
I guess Solutrim is just about picking a favorite pharmaceutical brand...... 🙂
Just teasing a little bit 🙂

driftingotter51 said:Sanforf - per vias izolat 01
Isolate 01: Proteus mirabilis - 10(6) bacteria/ml
SED: 3-5 L

Cetfibuten S
Sulfamethoxazole — trimethoprim S
Nitrofurantoin R Norfloxacin
I’ve been looking into Norfloxacin for urinary issues—specifically regarding how it handles certain infections—and honestly, it feels like one of those classic prescriptions you see everywhere in the States. It’s a fluoroquinolone, which means it gets straight to work, but it definitely isn't without its baggage. If you're dealing with a UTI or something similar, this is often the go-to, though I always find myself wondering if we rely on it a bit too heavily before considering other options. It’s effective, sure, but you have to be mindful of the side effects—it can be a bit of a rollercoaster if your body doesn't take it well. Just my two cents on the matter.
Gentamicin S
Cefazolin S
amoxicillin

Please provide the analysis. 😁

It’s obvious to me that the moment doctors hear a symptom, they immediately start shouting drug names like they're playing a high-stakes game of charades.😁Basically, the isolated bacteria is sensitive to all those antibiotics listed with an "S"—meaning they actually work—and it’s only resistant to Nitrofurantoin. At this point, the doctor will review that entire antibiogram and make the final call on which specific therapy is the best way to go.😉

Can someone help me make sense of this?

Here’s the lab work from the hematology report:
Sedimentation : 3mm/h (2-12)
Leukocytes : 5.2G/L (4.4-11.6)
Blasts : 0% (0)
Promyelocytes : 0% (0)
Myelocytes : 0% (0)
Metamyelocytes : 0% (0)
Unsegmented : 0% (0)
Segmented : 28% (44-72)
Eosinophils : 7 % (0-7)
Basophils : 1 % (0-1)
Prolymphocytes : 0% (0)
Lymphocytes : 44% (20-46)
Monocytes : 21% (2-12)
Erythrocytes : 5.39T/L (4.43-5.88)
Hematocrit : 0.485L/L (0.390-0.487)
MCV : 83.3fL (76.5-92.1)
MCH : 28.4pg (24.3-31.5)
MCHC : 341g/L (304-346)
RDW : 14.2% (11.6-14.3)
Platelets : 201G/L (178-420)

I'm 16, and I had this bloodwork done because I've been feeling super weak, having these dizzy spells, dealing with sinus inflammation, a cough, and some pretty bad headaches.

Cervical spine

Imaging techniques: SE T1, FSE T2, T2*

A series of transverse and sagittal sections through the cervical spine using various imaging techniques shows vertebral bodies with degenerative changes, including spondylophytosis in the lower cervical segments, along with significant degenerative osteoarthritic changes in the facet joints.
There are also degenerative osteochondrotic changes in the discs at the C3-C4, C4-C5, and C5-C6 levels, where the intervertebral disc spaces are narrowed.
Relative spinal canal stenosis is noted at the C4, C5, and C6 levels.
Uncovertebral arthrosis is present, accompanied by thickening of the posterior longitudinal ligament.

Disk-spondylophyte complexes are protruding into the spinal canal at the C3-C4, C4-C5, and C5-C6 levels, causing a reduction in the prevertebral space.
At these same levels, there is bilateral narrowing of the lateral foramina.

The spinal cord is centrally located, though it is being centrally compressed by the aforementioned disk-spondylophyte complexes; its signal intensity and thickness remain within physiological limits.
No signs of intra- or extradural tumors were found.

Can someone please read this report and give me your take on it? Thanks in advance.

mellowraven32 said:Are we talking about Sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim here?
I mean, suggesting Solutrim is just showing favoritism toward one specific pharma company... 🙂
Just kidding, mostly. 🙂

No hard feelings.😉 👍

Daniel Roberts said:Can someone make sense of this for me?

Laboratory Hematology results:
Sedimentation : 3mm/h (2-12)
Leukocytes : 5.2G/L (4.4-11.6)
Blasts : 0% (0)
Promyelocytes : 0% (0)
Myelocytes : 0% (0)
Metamyelocytes : 0% (0)
Unsegmented : 0% (0)
Segmented : 28% (44-72)
Eosinophils : 7 % (0-7)
Basophils : 1 % (0-1)
Prolymphocytes : 0% (0)
Lymphocytes : 44% (20-46)
Monocytes : 21% (2-12)
Erythrocytes : 5.39T/L (4.43-5.88)
Hematocrit : 0.485L/L (0.390-0.487)
MCV : 83.3fL (76.5-92.1)
MCH : 28.4pg (24.3-31.5)
MCHC : 341g/L (304-346)
RDW : 14.2% (11.6-14.3)
Platelets : 201G/L (178-420)

I'm 16 years old, and I had this blood work done because of weakness, fainting spells, sinus inflammation, coughing, and headaches.

Everything looks fine.

Can I pay for these tests out of pocket, or do I absolutely need a referral from my doctor?

If I can just go privately... does anyone know where I can go and what the damage will be to my wallet?

If I can't... what kind of reasoning do I actually need to give my GP to get a referral?

I had my baby two years ago, and about a year back, my health just started tanking. I seem to catch every single virus and whatever other nonsense goes around.
I’m pretty sure it’s because of daycare—my kid is in it, so it makes sense that I’m catching everything they bring home... but it still bugs me that my two-year-old seems tougher than I am. (He started coughing a week ago and that was basically it... meanwhile, I ended up on antibiotics at the exact same time).

I don't smoke or drink. I eat pretty well and stay active.
I'm not overweight either.

I started taking 500mg beta-glucan capsules, but I still want to figure out why my immune system is such a pushover.

Laura Jackson56 said:Can I get these tests done privately, or do I need a referral from insurance?

If I can go private... does anyone know where and how much it costs?

If not... what kind of reasoning do I actually need to give my GP to get a referral?

I gave birth two years ago, and about a year back, all these health issues started hitting me. I seem to catch every single virus and whatever other crap goes around.
I figure it’s because of daycare—my kid is in preschool, so it feels logical that I'm just soaking up everything they bring home... but it still worries me that my two-year-old seems tougher than I am. (A week ago, he started coughing and that was pretty much it... meanwhile, I ended up needing antibiotics at the exact same time).

I don't smoke or drink. My diet is mostly healthy and I stay active.
I'm not overweight either.

I started taking 500mg beta-glucan capsules, but I still want to understand why my immune system is such a joke.

What would you even be testing for? You can do antibody panels and stuff privately, but it'll cost you an arm and a leg.

By the way, have you had your KKS checked lately?

Back in mid-October, I developed some hives and a rash across my body, so I went to see a doctor... they told me to get a CBC, a urinalysis, and an occult blood test, then come back for a follow-up once everything was ready. I haven't been back yet because I just finished getting the rest of my tests done.

Here are my blood results from about a month ago, though I had to head over to the local clinic later to check my CRP and ferritin since they don't do ferritin testing at the Newark facility and charge extra there. My stool test for occult blood came back negative.

Ferritin is 25 (20-300), and CRP is 0.2 (0-5).

Does this look normal, or does it suggest I might be low on iron?...

Megan Jones27 said:Since I broke out in this rash/urticaria all over my body back in mid-October, I went to the doctor... they told me to get a CBC, urine work, and an occult blood test, then come back for a follow-up. I haven't gone yet because I just finished getting the rest of my tests done.

Here are my blood results from a month ago, though I had to go back to the Holy Spirit hospital later to check my CRP and ferritin since they charge for those at the Newark clinic, and they don't even do ferritin there. My stool test for occult blood came back negative.

Ferritin is 25 (20-300), CRP is 0.2 (0-5)

Is this normal, or does it mean I'm low on iron?

What you just posted is within the reference range, which means the results look fine. 🙂

Zachary Gomez, the blood work suggests some mild inflammation, likely viral in nature (CRP is normal, though leukocytes are slightly elevated with lymphocytosis in the peripheral smear).

Everything else looks fine, just like melloworca6 mentioned to you.

Best regards. 🙂

melloworca6 said:And what would you even bother testing for? You can always get antibody tests and other screenings done privately, but man, that stuff is pricey.

Anyway, have you had a CBC done lately?

I last had my CBC checked a few months ago. My iron was just a little bit low, so I was put on Heferol, which I'm still finishing up.

Can you actually see anything related to immunity through a CBC?
Other than maybe catching an active inflammation.

I honestly have no clue what immunological tests I should even ask for. I don't know how the whole process works or what options are even out there. 😁

I just want to know if there’s some deeper, serious reason why every little bug seems to latch onto me.
Part of me hopes it’s just my immune system being trashed from pregnancy, breastfeeding, sleepless nights... all that stuff.
But then I look at people around me who live way less healthy lives—smoking, drinking, barely sleeping—and they seem totally fine while I'm constantly getting sick.
That’s what scares me. I'm worried it might be something much more serious, so I want to run tests. Whatever they may be. 🤣

I was asking about KKS because anemia can definitely mess with your immune system. And honestly, I doubt anyone is going to send you to an immunologist for a full workup anytime soon. Those tests are incredibly expensive, and doctors usually only order them when they absolutely have to.

I had such a hard time getting to see an immunologist myself. My joints were swelling up and my fingertips were turning blue, but they didn't jump straight to a full immunological panel. First, they just ran targeted tests for rheumatoid arthritis since that was the main suspicion. It wasn't until they couldn't figure out what was wrong that they finally did the complete workup and tested all the antibodies.

Plus, you’ve got a little one who picks up every single germ at daycare, so it’s no surprise that everything—living or otherwise—is sticking to you too. That's just how it goes. Try loading up on honey, propolis, echinacea, and stuff like that. If that doesn't do the trick, then start digging deeper to see what's actually happening.

What people often fail to mention regarding iron levels is that you really need to test your ferritin to see what your actual reserves look like. Please, do some research on Google 😉