Question 1

what is anti-jo 1 on bloodwork?

Accepted Answer

Myositis marker: This looks for antibodies against the enzyme that binds histidine to one of its transfer rna's. If high in an audlt, it suggests that the patient has polymyositis / dermatomyositis. Like most labs, it means nothing in the absence of a good history and physical exam.

Question 2

what does umol/l mean in bloodwork?

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It's a measure: It stands for micro moles per Liter of fluid. It's a measure of dissolved solutes in a solution. It's how that particular test is set up. There is a normal range for each test and that's what you should pay attention to.

Question 3

what does baso regarding bloodwork mean?

Accepted Answer

I assume you are....: Referring to basophils, a subtype of granulocytes (a kind of white blood cell) that has a distinct appearance in a blood smear. They are basophilic, which means they stain dark purple with hematoxylin. They are rich in histamine, Heparin and chondroitin sulfate). They are often difficult to detect because they are rare. When elevated, this is usually associated with eosinophilia & atopic response.

Question 4

what tests are included in routine bloodwork?

Accepted Answer

It depends: Typically, routine bloodwork includes bmp (checks electrolytes, kidney function, and glucose level) or cmp which includes bmp+ liver function tests.  In addition, CBC is also included in "routine bloodwork" which checks for white blood cell count, hemoglobin, and platelets.  There is also "routine bloodwork" for various health conditions and if on certain medications, so would check with doctor.

Question 5

how much will eating a donut effect bloodwork?

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Not much: Your triglycerides maybe up a bit from the grease that helps make donuts so much fun to eat. If your physician is of the school that thinks this actually matters, let him/her know you cheated. It may raise your glucose slightly and if this is about diabetes and was supposed to be fasting, again confess your donut. There's no other real impact. Eat sensibly overall, stay fit, and enjoy donuts.

Question 6

what to do if i forgot to fast before bloodwork?

Accepted Answer

Tell the lab: Let the lab or office now so they can account for that when interpreting results or re-schedule that particular test for when you are fasting. Not all blood tests require you to be fasting but some will give false results if you are not fasting at least 6 hours.

Question 7

why do i have to have bloodwork checked frequently?

Accepted Answer

Medication effects: Certain medications require close monitoring to make sure that their blood levels are high enough to be effective, but not so high as to increase the risk of side effects.  You may also have a disease (such as thyroid disease or diabetes) that tends to vary in severity over time, and it is important to make sure your treatment is adequate.

Question 8

i have not been feeling well for over a year not but my bloodwork always comes back fine how do i find out what's wrong with me?

Accepted Answer

Get other opinion: Nobody is perfect.  Just because nothing is found by one person does not mean another person can't find a better answer.  See another doctor.  You need to be more specific with your symptoms, which will direct the work-up.  You may need a specialist, but it depends on your symptoms.

Question 9

how long does hydros stay in your system my husband is taking hydros but has been without for 3 days will it still show up in the bloodwork

Accepted Answer

Hydrocodone shows: In blood, 1-10 days.  In urine, 1-6 days.  Hair follicle, up to 90 days.

Question 10

could bloodwork come back neg for sespis?

Accepted Answer

Usually NOT: A good lab will pick up the factor causing it.

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