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

rowdyhawk27 said:I won't linger... thoughts?

The labs show low iron stores. It’s likely a combination of a Vegetarian diet and the loss of menstruation, though without a full clinical exam, I can't say for certain.

Actually, the results show both leukopenia and neutropenia. According to the report, this can happen during or following a viral infection, or even due to certain medications. In those cases, it’s typically transient—the levels should normalize once you've recovered or stopped taking the offending drug.

You should definitely rerun the KKS test before the three-month mark—maybe in a week or two—to track how those leukocyte levels are trending. If the numbers keep dropping or just refuse to bounce back, then we'll need to move into more intensive diagnostics.

redcyclist7 said:I need some help interpreting my lab results. My leukocyte count is elevated, among other things. Any insight?

Leukocytes: 10.7 H
Granulocytes 80.8 H
Lymphocytes at 14.8L.

I need some help here... what does this actually mean, and what kind of conditions could we be looking at?

My doctor is baffled. I have zero pain and my fever is non-existent, yet I’m struggling to breathe. There are moments when I feel like I'm completely running out of air. Thanks.

The test needs to be repeated in a week or two to track the trends. Those breathing issues shouldn't be ignored—they need a deeper look. A clinical exam, maybe some spirometry, an EKG, or a chest X-ray should probably be on the table.

Daniel Palmer22 said:She doesn't attend school in person, but per an agreement with her professors, I bring her in for tests and exams. She studies at home and keeps up with all her assignments—everything is orderly, and she pulls straight A's on her tests. When the pain is intense, she stays in bed and sleeps a lot; when it subsides, she functions normally. However, I will follow the advice. Thank you.

I would lean toward velvetmoose9's suggestion instead. Before consulting a psychologist, one needs to rule out organic causes for the pain. Pain that wakes a child from sleep, as you described, is unlikely to be psychological; it’s far more likely to have an organic origin.

Susan Smith said:Hello,
I am looking for some insight regarding these lab results. To clarify the context:
Male, 30 years old, prone to drinking (though he denies it).
The ALT and AST enzymes, glucose, and bilirubin are very elevated on this report.
The labs were ordered due to varicose veins in his leg and a potential surgery, and now this has come to light: 😲

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GGT and ALP are missing for a complete picture, but based on what was provided, I wouldn't call these transaminase levels "very elevated"—they seem more mildly increased. Furthermore, the pattern of elevation (ALT being higher than AST) isn't typically what we see with alcohol-induced liver damage, where AST is usually higher than ALT, though enzyme values alone can't pinpoint the exact cause of liver injury. The workup needs to be completed (definitely check GGT, ALP, then albumin, total proteins, and a lipid panel). It's also necessary to assess if the individual is overweight, perform a thorough clinical exam, and repeat the labs after strict abstinence from alcohol and a liver-protective diet. Depending on history, epidemiology, or clinical findings, further testing—like an abdominal ultrasound or viral hepatitis markers—should be done immediately.

I have a question for any experts present, if anyone might be able to offer an opinion.

Here are my blood test results from the last seven years, which have consistently hovered right on the edge of the normal range. I'm wondering if this is just how I'm built, or if there's something more serious going on.
I am a 40-year-old male, 6'3", weighing 174 lbs (which is steady), a non-smoker, and I drink moderately (maybe a beer or two a week).

2009 RBC: 4.21, hemoglobin: 135, hematocrit: 0.404
2011 RBC: 4.22, hemoglobin: 138, hematocrit: 0.413
2013 RBC: 4.29, hemoglobin: 137, hematocrit: 0.413
2015 RBC: 4.22, hemoglobin: 139, hematocrit: 0.406

I don't have any specific symptoms and my diet is normal. I've just always been pale, for as long as I can remember. 🙂
These results come from my physical exams every two years. Mostly, everything just sits consistently at the lower limit...

Maria Fisher46 said:Assuming these values were taken at 0, 60, and 120 minutes, the results fall within an acceptable range and could be considered normal. However, this really depends on your specific symptoms—what prompted the test in the first place—and whether you might be pregnant, for instance.

Thank you so much for the response! You are exactly right; the measurements were taken at baseline, then 60 minutes and 120 minutes after glucose consumption. I requested these tests because my cycle has been unusually long (over 45 days). I’m not pregnant, though I certainly would like to be, which is why I'm being so proactive about all of this. For context, I deal with hypoglycemia and Hashimoto's, but all my sex hormones came back fine, with the exception of my AMH, which was elevated. It points toward some kind of atypical PCOS. My doctor prescribed Metformin, which I've started taking, and I am optimistic that it will provide some relief.

Maria Fisher46 said:The LDL cholesterol levels are far more concerning, and there's a strong suspicion that we might be looking at familial hypercholesterolemia. This means a full workup is required before starting on medication, specifically statins.

Thanks for the response. What does this "workup" actually entail? So far, nothing has been done other than being prescribed Sortis.

I haven't started taking it because I noticed that women of reproductive age who aren't using protection shouldn't be on it. Naturally, nobody bothered to ask if I was planning to have children or anything of the sort...

Christian Jackson10 said:I have a question for any experts hanging out here—if anyone can weigh in, I’d appreciate it.

These are my blood work results from the last seven years. They’ve been hovering right on the edge of the normal range this entire time, so I'm trying to figure out if this is just how I'm built or if there's actually something serious going on.
I'm a 40-year-old male, 6'3", 174 lbs (weight is steady), non-smoker, and I drink moderately (maybe a beer or two a week).

2009. RBC: 4.21, hemoglobin: 135, hematocrit: 0.404
2011. RBC: 4.22, hemoglobin: 138, hematocrit: 0.413
2013. RBC: 4.29, hemoglobin: 137, hematocrit: 0.413
2015. RBC: 4.22, hemoglobin: 139, hematocrit: 0.406

I don't really have any specific symptoms, and my diet is normal. I've just always been pale by nature. 🙂
These labs come from my physicals every two years. Basically, these numbers are constantly sitting at the bottom end of the scale...

Normal results

Sandra Brooks91 said:Thanks for the reply. What exactly would today's processing include? Nothing was actually done besides being prescribed Sortis.

I didn't start taking it because I saw that women of reproductive age who aren't using protection shouldn't be on it. Of course, nobody bothered to ask me if I was even planning on having kids or anything like that...

You should probably reach out to an endocrinology clinic or a metabolic disorder specialist.

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So, here’s the deal—I was born in '90. I had Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma from age 7 to 11 (deep in my pelvis, near the appendix, bladder, and some part of my intestines—I can't quite remember which one—but I've been in remission for 16 years). I had febrile seizures until I was 7, and right now I'm on birth control and taking Amoxicillin because of a UTI.
My doctor says my liver tests look okay (they were borderline before, and they matter since I'm on the pill) and that I'm not anemic. But I'm confused by the normal hemoglobin combined with small erythrocyte size. Is there a way to figure out the specific type of anemia? I guess it might be because I'm constantly dizzy and feeling exhausted and sick.
Anyway, I’m dealing with major digestive issues right now—bloody diarrhea, a low-grade fever (around 99.5°F) sometimes, and over 10 bowel movements a day. Whatever I eat, I'm on the toilet within 10 minutes. My stomach hurts and feels tense when it isn't hurting. A gastroenterologist is looking into it, and I'll be admitted to a day hospital to have these done:
Protein electrophoresis and immunoelectrophoresis, plus blood tTG tests.
Hepatitis B and C markers, and HIV—though I already had Hepatitis B during chemo.
Stool cultures (bacterial including Cl. diff, parasitic, viral, and fungal) and a urine culture.
Abdominal ultrasound.
A hematology consult.
After they review the markers, they're planning a direct rectoscopy with a biopsy.

Basically, I'm confused. My doctor mentioned the possibility of a relapse or maybe some intestinal inflammation. I didn't get a chance to ask her about the liver stuff and the anemia, though, so what do you guys think about these results?

Thanks in advance.

PS—my results are pretty much the same even without this current infection.

It was a wise move to schedule an appointment with a gastroenterologist. Everything you've described—the urgent bowel movements, frequent loose stools, blood in your stool, abdominal pain, and elevated temperature—points toward inflammatory bowel disease. However, without a clinical examination, no one can confirm or rule out those specific conditions. Anemia and abnormal red blood cell morphology can often be secondary effects of intestinal inflammation, specifically due to internal bleeding caused by such issues.

Hi there,

I would be incredibly grateful if someone could help me make sense of these lab results. To be honest, I’m pretty certain we’re looking at hypothyroidism here. What’s really throwing me off, though, is how quickly I've lost weight lately. I can't help but wonder if there might be a connection between that and my low

ALP values. Here are the specific markers that are either out of range or sitting right on the edge:

ALP: 36
TSH: 6.1
T3: 1.34
fT4: 16
ALT: 41
GGT: 7
cholesterol: 5.6

leukocyte: 9.90
Neutrophils: 6.35
Monocytes: 0.76
MPV: 10.3
AST: 25
CRP: 0.4

ATPO: 7.55
ATG: 11.57
🙂 Thanks in advance!

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I'm seeing a cardiologist because of this tachycardia stuff.

I probably should mention that I've been eating so much lately even though I never feel full, and I gained 5 kg in just 2 weeks.

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So, here's the deal—born in '90, had Non-Hodgkin's (from age 7 to 11, deep in my pelvis, near the appendix, bladder, and some part of my intestines—can't really remember which ones—been in remission for 16 years), had febrile seizures until I was 7, and now I'm on birth control and Amoxicillin. My posts are 3 over.

Could someone who actually knows how to read urinalysis reports help me make sense of my wife's results? She went in because she’s been feeling pretty rough—running fevers between 100 and 102°F, dealing with lower back pain, constant headaches, and just feeling generally wiped out. She's 41 and has been diagnosed with cervical spondylosis. Her first urine test showed quite a few microorganisms, some mucus, ERC/hemoglobin at 30, leukocytes at 75, and the sediment showed 6-7 leukocytes and 3-4 erythrocytes. Her doctor prescribed an antibiotic (she tossed the box, so I'm not sure which one), and about 15 days after finishing the course, she had the tests repeated. Here is what the new results look like:
Color: pale yellow
Appearance: cloudy
Glucose: Bilirubin: 0
Ketones: Relative density: 1.020
ERC/hemoglobin: 100 H
pH😛6.0
Protein: Urobilinogen: Nitrites: 0
Leukocytes: Urine sediment
Leukocytes: 0-1
Erythrocytes: 5-6
Squamous epithelial cells: some
Bacteria: some

If I were in her shoes, I’d go ahead and get a urine culture done too.

Is there anywhere in Washington, D.C. where I can get testing for chlamydia trachomatis IgG, IgA, and IgM? Is that basically just a blood test for chlamydia? I’ve already done several swabs and they came back totally clear every single time, so I'm really wondering—is this even necessary for me? This was suggested as part of my treatment plan at some out-of-town Clinic
Thanks

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Alright, here’s the situation: I was born in '90. Back when I was between 7 and 11 years old, I was battling Non-Hodgkin lymphoma—it was deep in my pelvis, right around the appendix, bladder, and some part of my intestines (I can't quite recall which specific part now). I've been in remission for 16 years. Before that, I dealt with febrile seizures until I was 7. Right now, I'm on birth control pills—Adexa—and taking Augmentin because of a urinary tract infection.
So, my doctor just gave me the latest update. Aside from the urine tests—which is a whole other nightmare, by the way, since I’m not even dealing with body aches or inflammation, just finishing up a course of Amoxicillin—she says my liver enzymes look good. They were borderline last time, which is a huge deal for me because I need them stable to stay on birth control. She also says I’m not anemic. But honestly? I’m not buying it. My hemoglobin levels are technically "normal," yet my MCV (the size of my red blood cells) is low. It doesn't add up! Is there a specific way to pinpoint exactly what kind of anemia this might be? Because regardless of what the numbers say, I am constantly dizzy, exhausted, and just feeling plain sick. Something isn't right.
I'm mostly dealing with digestive issues right now—it’s been brutal. I'm talking bloody diarrhea, a low-grade fever that hits around 99.5°F occasionally, and more than ten bowel movements a day. Literally anything I eat sends me sprinting to the bathroom within ten minutes. My stomach is killing me; it's constantly cramping and tense, even when the acute pain subsides. It's a nightmare. I'm currently in the middle of getting this sorted out with my gastroenterologist, and I'll be admitted to a day hospital soon to have some tests done.
I’ve been looking into protein electrophoresis and immunoelectrophoresis—specifically testing for tTG levels in the blood—and honestly, it's a lot to wrap your head around. It isn't just a simple blood draw; it’s a deep dive into how your body is actually functioning at a molecular level.
I’ve already cleared Hepatitis B and C, and I'm HIV negative. As for the Hep B, I actually fought my way through that while I was undergoing chemotherapy.
I’m heading in to get my stool tested—full microbiology panel, too. That means they're checking everything: bacteriology (including *C. diff*), parasites, viruses, and fungi. Plus, I need to get a urine culture done as well.
Abdominal ultrasound.
So, I finally went to see the hematologist. Honestly, after all the waiting and the endless back-and-forth, I was bracing myself for some kind of bureaucratic nightmare or a doctor who wouldn't listen. But we're getting there. It’s one step at a time, I suppose.
After reviewing all those lab markers, I’ve decided there's no other way around it: we're moving forward with a native sigmoidoscopy and a biopsy. It's time to get some real answers.

I’m mostly just spinning my wheels here. My doctor mentioned there's a chance of a relapse, and she also brought up some potential intestinal inflammation. Honestly, I didn't even get a chance to grill her about my liver numbers or the anemia—things are moving too fast. So, what do you all make of these results?

Thanks in advance!

Oh, and one more thing—for the record, they’re finding almost identical results even without this inflammation acting up.

I honestly think you’ve handled this processing exceptionally well. Seriously, it's top-tier work.
If I were looking at those lab results, I’d absolutely insist on getting Calcium, Phosphorus, LDH, and CK checked out. There's no way around it.

lonehawk88 said:Can someone who actually knows how to read urinalysis results please walk me through what these findings might mean? My wife just had her urine tests done. She’s been feeling pretty miserable—running fevers between 100 and 102°F, dealing with intense lower back pain, frequent headaches, and just total physical exhaustion. She’s 41 and has already been diagnosed with cervical spondylosis. The first round of testing showed numerous microorganisms and some mucus. Her RBC/hemoglobin was at 30, leukocytes were up at 75, and the sediment showed 6-7 leukocytes and 3-4 erythrocytes. Her doctor prescribed an antibiotic—I don't know which one, she already tossed the box—but she went back for follow-up testing 15 days after finishing the course. Here are the new values:
Color: pale yellow.
Appearance: looks haggard.
Glucose: Bilirubin level is sitting at zero.
Ketones: Relative density: 1.020
RBC/hemoglobin: 100 H
Reaction😛h. 6.0
Protein: Urobilinogen: Nitrites: 0
Leukocytes: Urine Sediment
Leukocytes: 0-1
Erythrocytes: 5-6
Epithelial cells: some
Bacteria: some

She really ought to get an ultrasound and an ECHO of her urinary tract.

Melissa Sullivan said:Is there anywhere in Washington, D.C. where I can test for Chlamydia trachomatis IgG, IgA, and IgM? Is that a blood test for Chlamydia? I’ve had swabs done several times now and they come back totally clear every single time, so I’m honestly wondering if this is even necessary. This was recommended to me as part of my treatment at an out-of-town ClinicThanks.
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Probably an infectious disease specialist.

I’m looking for some help interpreting these lab results...
Symptoms: fever of 101.3°F, severe sore throat, total exhaustion, and those deep muscle aches...
The blood work from the same day shows these abnormal values:
CBC:
- elevated segmented granulocytes = 89 (normal range 44-72)
- elevated reactive lymphocytes = 2 (normal 0-2)
- decreased lymphocytes = 3 (normal 20-46)
Additionally, low urea = 2.5 (normal 2.8-8.3), low potassium = 3.6 (normal 3.9-5.1), and an elevated CRP = 10.9 (normal 0-5)
Everything else looks normal.
Could this be the flu?
Thanks in advance for any insight!

Hello there.
I went in to get some bloodwork done because I'm looking into starting birth control, mainly due to a cyst on my ovary that needs addressing. Most of my liver function numbers came back looking perfectly normal, though my ALP is running a bit high.
My ALP came back at 135, which is sitting just outside that standard reference range of 54 to 119 U/L. Looking back through my old lab results, it’s always hovered right around that 111 to 118 mark, but it has never actually breached the upper limit until now. The only thing that stands out from recent weeks is that I spent some time in the hospital being put on a heavy course of antibiotics.
Could someone please help me make sense of this? I’m trying to figure out if this level of deviation is actually something worth worrying about, or if I should just start diving down the rabbit hole of medical searches and prepare for the worst.

Laura Ward98 said:The only thing is, just a few weeks ago, I was stuck in the hospital being hit with a heavy dose of antibiotics.

It’s entirely possible that the antibiotics are the culprit here.

It’s highly likely due to the antibiotics

I've been dealing with this chest and back pain for five days now, so I headed over to the Breyer Clinic to get my troponin levels checked out.
The reference range is Does that mean everything is totally fine, or am I just sitting right on the edge?

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