Question 1

ive took several blood tests and all came back fine. whats wrong with me? please help me, i beg.

Accepted Answer

Need to examine: It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without taking additional history, physical examination and may be some tests. It would be prudent to see your doctor and discuss if you may be depressed. Counter-intuitive as it may seem, exercise may help. Start with low intensity exercise such as walking and gradually increase the intensity as tolerated.

Question 2

ive been feeling nauseous for 6 months and ive taken several blood tests which came back perfectly fine. whats wrong with me?

Accepted Answer

May be nothing: It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without taking additional history, physical examination and may be some tests. It would be prudent to see your doctor and discuss if you may be depressed. Counter-intuitive as it may seem, exercise may help. Start with low intensity exercise such as walking and gradually increase the intensity as tolerated.

Question 3

blood tests   of levels  pancreadits?

Accepted Answer

Pancreatitis: Typical tests done include amylase and lipase. Amylase can be elevated due to other problems, so lipase is more specific. Any elevation indicates a problem. Lab values are specific to the lab used. Severe pancreatitis can elevate the lipase into the 1000's.  Even a small elevation above normal can cause severe pain.

Question 4

how often are blood tests inaccurate?

Accepted Answer

It depends: What is your idea of "accurate"? The lab test results need to be interpreted in the context of the clinical condition. Different tests have different sensitivity, specificity and predictive values.  These characteristic vary with the population under consideration, e.g., the HIV screening tests have different performance when used on drug addicts vs. Observant nuns.

Question 5

do i need to fast before blood tests?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Depending on what kind of blood tests are being done, you may need to fast.  If you are having a metabolic panel, liver panel or cholesterol panel you will need to fast.  Probably would be best if you check with your ordering physician to make sure that you understand what you need to do.  This will make you avoid potentially abnormal results or the need for a repeat test later.

Question 6

what for m v. c. mean for blood tests?

Accepted Answer

MCV: Stands for 'mean corpuscular volume' and is an estimate of the average size of red blood cells in that specimen.  In and by itself the value has no meaning outside of the total interpretation of the history, physical and other lab values.  Talk to your doctor.

Question 7

can weed show up in routine blood tests?

Accepted Answer

Cannabis is: Not detected in routine blood testing unless your doctor is looking for the use of drugs.

Question 8

can recent chocolate affect blood tests?

Accepted Answer

How recent?: If you fasted 12 hours before the test, a moderate intake of chocolate, prior to that, is not likely to affect test results.

Question 9

how reliable are fingerstick blood tests?

Accepted Answer

Very reliable: There is a specific technique that miust be followed when doing finger sticks.  If the procedure is properly performed the results are quite reliable.  They will be within about 5% of a simultaneous venous blood test.

Question 10

i want to ask if my blood tests are normal?

Accepted Answer

Send results: Please include the results in a question and we can tell you if they are normal.

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