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

Thanks for the reply!

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Noah Cook13 said:Hi there. Are these results normal? Aren't the LH and FSH levels a bit too low?

(S) Estradiol 111 pmol/L (40 - 162)
(S) LH 1.6 IU/L (0.6 - 12.1)
(S) FSH 1.4 lU/L (1 - 12)
(S) Prolactin 6.9 µg/L (3.5 - 19.4)
(S) Total testosterone 18.9 nmol/L (8.3 - 30.2)
(S) Free testosterone 456.3 pmol/L (174 - 729)
(S) Free testosterone percentage 2.4% (1.0 - 2.7)
(S) SHBG 37 nmol/L (15 - 100)

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Yes, the LH and FSH are quite low, while the testosterone is about average—though everything really depends on age. If you're on the younger side, say in your 20s or 30s, then that testosterone is relatively low, whereas for an older individual, this might be perfectly fine...

The most important thing is why you had these tests done in the first place and what symptoms you're experiencing. If you aren't feeling any symptoms, then you're likely okay...

So, here's the deal... it's not really a blood question, but I'm not sure where else to post this, so if anyone can help, I'd appreciate it.
A friend lent me some
deep relief gel because of some muscle pain. I used it, and it wasn't until the second application that I realized the expiration date was back in 2011. Total panic set in. Now what? Is this actually dangerous?

Maria Fisher46 said:Based on what you've shared, your mother is dealing with some serious symptoms. Even if her blood work shows only slight deviations so far, you can't just ignore them. Those minor irregularities don't rule out the possibility that there's a significant underlying condition—or even several—brewing under the surface. She absolutely needs more thorough testing and follow-up.

She went in for imaging, and it turns out she has an issue at the first segment (which explains those pains in her back and glutes...).
The report lists the diagnosis as: Discopathy L5 S1
Spondylosis vert.lumb.
Treatment: NSAIDs, refer for physical therapy.

Is it possible for blood in the urine to be linked specifically to that kind of inflammation?

Could someone please help me out here? I’m looking at a lab order and I’m a bit lost on what all these tests actually entail: K-KKS, S-Creatinine, S-Urea, S-glucose, S-GGT, and S-PSA. I’ve already gone ahead and had the PSA checked, and thankfully, those results came back normal.

Betty Murphy50 said:Based on what you've shared, your mother is showing serious symptoms regardless of the blood work being relatively mild so far. Those slight deviations don't rule out an underlying serious condition or multiple issues, so she definitely needs more follow-up testing.

She went in for imaging, and they found inflammation in her first vertebrae (which explains the back and glute pain...).
The report lists the diagnosis as: Discopathia L5 S1
Spondylosis vert.lumb.
Treatment: NSAIDs, refer for physical therapy.

Is it possible that blood in the urine is linked specifically to that inflammation?

Blood in the urine isn't related to that specific diagnosis. You didn't mention how old she is, or if she’s had an ultrasound of her kidneys and bladder, or even how much blood and erythrocytes are in the urine? Depending on her age, we should first consider a urinary tract infection, bladder inflammation, or perhaps kidney stones/sand before thinking about anything more serious.

Jason Ward69 said:Could someone please help me out? I need to understand what these lab orders mean: K-KKS, S-Creatinine, S-urea, S-glucose, S-GGT, and S-PSA. I've already had my PSA checked and everything looked fine.

You could just call them routine tests, especially if you've had your PSA checked before.

I was hoping someone could help me make sense of my GGT levels being slightly below the normal range. The lower limit is set at 9, and I’ve noticed it dropping steadily—it was 9 the year before last, 8 last year, and now it’s down to 6. Everyone seems to tell me that having a low GGT isn't clinically significant, but I wanted to know if that’s actually a sound interpretation. Is there any reason to worry about this trend?
Also, what does it mean when my hematocrit comes back just a bit above the lower limit? I don't have any chronic health issues, and I'm definitely not pregnant. I actually had these tests done as part of a routine workup ahead of an upcoming surgery, and since all my other blood work looks perfectly normal, I'm just trying to understand this one little outlier. Thanks!

Hi there,

I’d love to get some outside perspective on these lab results. Everything seems to fall within the standard reference ranges, but I figured I’d run a quick search for peace of mind before my actual appointment with my doctor. I'm a 27-year-old female.

TSH 3.01 mIU/L; reference range is (0.27 to 4.2)
T3 1.6 nmol/L (1.3 to 3.1)
T4 91 nmol/L (66 to 181)

Thanks! 😉

It looks to me like your kidney function is sluggish, even if your lab results fall within the normal range.
Did you experience any specific issues that prompted you to get those tests done?

Thanks for the reply. Honestly, I felt like things were pushing it a bit too far as well. 🙂

I mainly went because I’ve been feeling pretty listless and exhausted most of the time—just a low-level sense of depression, even though there isn't an obvious reason for it. On top of that, my hair has been thinning quite a bit, my skin feels dry, and my periods have become more painful. It's just one of those clusters of symptoms, so now I'm just waiting to see what the doctor tells me.

I recognize certain symptoms as being classic indicators of hypothyroidism.
Others might weigh in with different perspectives, but in my view, we're looking at a case of mild hypothyroidism (if such a thing can even be called that). If your doctor insists everything is fine, demand a second opinion—because all signs point toward hypothyroidism.

F, 35

My cholesterol levels have been steadily climbing for years now...

Right now, I’m actually more concerned about my iron levels, ALP, and white blood cells in my urine...
Symptoms: fatigue, zero energy, feeling constantly cold.

Sandra Brooks91 said:F, 35

My cholesterol levels have been steadily climbing over the years...

Right now, I'm more concerned about my iron, ALP, and white blood cell count in my urine...
Symptoms: fatigue, low energy, feeling cold

Did you highlight these specific results, or is this how they appeared on your lab report?
Also, have you had protein in your urine for a while now? One more thing—you might want to adjust your diet, since your glucose levels are right on the edge.

That’s what the lab results show. Yes, I noticed the glucose spike, but since it’s usually hovering right in the middle range and my diet is on point, I highly doubt that's the culprit. Besides, there was never any protein in my urine before now...

Sandra Brooks91 said:That's what the results show. I did notice the glucose went up, but since it's usually right in the middle range and my diet is fine, I don't think that's the cause... Plus, there wasn't any protein in my urine before.

The diet isn't great, and the lab work confirms it.
Please reach out to your doctor so they can refer you to a nephrologist. These results indicate inflammation that you shouldn't try to treat on your own, and those iron levels could also be linked to kidney issues.

The antibiotics have already been prescribed. I honestly don't see what's wrong with the diet—it’s strictly meatless, loaded with vegetables, and all that. So, it's definitely not the food; there's no snacking and zero soda consumption here.

Can someone help me make sense of these blood work results?
red blood cell: 2.96
Hemoglobin: 83
Hematocrit: 0.243
Platelets: 94
Neutrophils: 0.49L
Neutrophils: 7.4%
Lymphocytes: 83

These numbers are for my one-year-old. Also, the anti-leukocyte antibodies (IgG and IgM) came back positive.

The doctors are telling me this was all caused by a virus... does that actually sound plausible to anyone?

Lately, I’ve been feeling quite exhausted, and my muscles have been aching. I’ll have a few good days, only to be hit twice before the weekend with a low-grade fever—around 98.6°F—and muscle pain. I went in for some blood work, and the results point toward my thyroid. Following that, I visited a specialist at a nuclear medicine clinic; they mentioned the findings were concerning (not based on my own review, but according to a friend who picked up the results for me). My doctor has already scheduled an appointment for tomorrow. Here are the results if anyone has any insight to offer:
AntiTI-Tg 1331.00
AntiTPO 474.50
TSH 14.10
T4 98.70
T3 1.50

The first three values are significantly higher than the standard reference ranges.