Q: i had 2 miscarraiges at 6 weeks previously. the gynea suggested blood tests, then further blood tests. result as follows: rheumatoid factor-latex <5.0 iu/ml anti-nuclear factor 1:80 anti ccp <0.6 eu/ml should i consult a rheumatologist ?

Absolutely: While criteria for antiphospholipod syndrome include either 1 fetal death at 10 weeks or over or 3 or more before the 10th week and among others, work up should include full autoimmune and hypercoagulable work up as well. Trust your Obs-Gyn doc, a rheumatologist should help in sorting out a possible cause for your pregnancy losses.

Question 1

i have blood tests results which i need deciphered?

Accepted Answer

Numbers are just...: Numbers are just numbers. Without details and the whole picture, such as why was labwork done and the patient's past medical history, numbers cannot tell much. The ordering doctor, or one's primary care doctor, is the best person to ask about lab results as that person knows the patient's whole picture. Otherwise, a patient can try a video consultation service like that on HealthTap. (Jan. 2020)

Question 2

how long does  its take for 
hgh blood tests results?

Accepted Answer

About 2 weeks: The test can be done in minutes however, it should be done after a missed period.
Blood test may be done a day after a missed period. Home pregnancy tests should be done 4-5 days after the missed period. Use first morning urine and follow instructions for the test carefully.

Question 3

what could the reason be for multiple elevated co 2 blood tests results?

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Balance: The blood co2 level is a component subject to  change based on the dynamics of ventilation. Reduced ventilation leads co2 levels to rise while increasing ventilation will cause it to fall.

Question 4

4 mnth baby has blood tests results showing a slight elevation in his ft4 levels and his calcium. is this serious or related?

Accepted Answer

Why?: 1)why these tests were done? As this is not routinely done in a 4 month old. 2) ft4 has no relevance without concomitant suppression of TSH and clinical symptoms3) norms for serum calcium different in different age groups. Please consult your pediatrician.

Question 5

how does plavix (clopidogrel) affect sed rate and blood tests results?

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Usually no effect: Plavix (clopidogrel) typically doesn'f affect sed rate. It would not make it go down. It could make it go up, if you were having an allergic reaction to it. However, Plavix (clopidogrel) allergy is usually a rash. If you are not having any clear symptoms, and your sed rate is high, it is probably not the plavix (clopidogrel).

Question 6

recently i had blood tests results showing i have virus anti bodies in the blood, what causes this, is it dangerous?

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Which virus?: It all depends on what virus and what type of antibodies.  Depending on the information it may mean past infection or current infection.  It would be prudent to consult the doctor who ordered the tests so that the results may be interpreted in the context of other findings.

Question 7

hi my blood tests results are 
basophils absolute 150 h normal range 0-120
lymphocytes absolute 4390 h reference range 1000-3850
monotype absolute?

Accepted Answer

That's fine: Reference ranges are set so that a few percent of healthies fall outside on either on either end. Your lymphocytes and basophils were on extra patrol that day. Relax and be glad they're working for you

Question 8

i just recently just got some blood tests results for my 9yr old son. his white blood cell count was very low, what could this mean?

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How low?: The commonest cause if there are no important symptoms is viral infection ( a cold?).

Question 9

blood tests results, ana negative but ena and ss-a positive, please explain what it means ?
ena screening test results is high with a reading of 17 (should be between 0 to 0.7)
ss-a results high with a reading of >240 and interpreted as positive

Accepted Answer

Need more info: All laboratory results need to be interpreted in the clinical context and the doctor who ordered the tests is usually in the best position to do that. Talk to the doctor who ordered the tests. Having said that, a positive result for SS-A/Ro antibodies is consistent with connective tissue disease, including Sjogren syndrome, lupus erythematosus (LE), or rheumatoid arthritis.

Question 10

i had 2 miscarraiges at 6 weeks previously. the gynea suggested blood tests, then further blood tests. result as follows:
rheumatoid factor-latex <5.0 iu/ml
anti-nuclear factor 1:80
anti ccp <0.6 eu/ml

should i consult a rheumatologist ?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely: While criteria for antiphospholipod syndrome include either 1 fetal death at 10 weeks or over or 3 or more before the 10th week and among others, work up should include full autoimmune and hypercoagulable work up as well. Trust your Obs-Gyn doc, a rheumatologist should help in sorting out a possible cause for your pregnancy losses.

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I have blood tests results which i need deciphered?

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How long does its take for hgh blood tests results?

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What could the reason be for multiple elevated co 2 blood tests results?

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4 mnth baby has blood tests results showing a slight elevation in his ft4 levels and his calcium. is this serious or related?

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How does plavix (clopidogrel) affect sed rate and blood tests results?

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Recently i had blood tests results showing i have virus anti bodies in the blood, what causes this, is it dangerous?

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Hi my blood tests results are basophils absolute 150 h normal range 0-120 lymphocytes absolute 4390 h reference range 1000-3850 monotype absolute?

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I just recently just got some blood tests results for my 9yr old son. his white blood cell count was very low, what could this mean?

A member asked:

Blood tests results, ana negative but ena and ss-a positive, please explain what it means ? ena screening test results is high with a reading of 17 (should be between 0 to 0.7) ss-a results high with a reading of >240 and interpreted as positive

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I had 2 miscarraiges at 6 weeks previously. the gynea suggested blood tests, then further blood tests. result as follows: rheumatoid factor-latex <5.0 iu/ml anti-nuclear factor 1:80 anti ccp <0.6 eu/ml should i consult a rheumatologist ?

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