Question 1

hello
i got low "hematocrit" in my blood test 
what should i do?
is it risky?
br,
vered

Accepted Answer

How low?: 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. Having said that, it is likely that you are deficient in iron. However to cover other bases also, you should take oral iron supplement and a multivitamin pill daily for about a year. You may take more than one iron pill daily, take it with meals.

Question 2

blood test hematocrit slightly high (46.9 on range of 46.6) and a/g ration slightly high (2.6 on range of 2.5). what does this mean? is it worrisome?

Accepted Answer

No: 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. Having said that, your test results are not abnormal enough to worry, however, I would urge you to follow your doctor's advice.

Question 3

symptoms of high hemoglobin and hematocrit but they are in the "normal range"  hg range: 11.7-15.5 mine: 15.5
hematocrit range 35-45. mine:45.
what tests next and why would there be no concern if symptoms are present and both are at the high range?

Accepted Answer

What symptoms?: 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, your symptoms are unlikely to be due to your hemoglobin/hematocrit.  It would require investigation to find the cause of your symptoms, which you did not describe.
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Question 4

is a hematocrit test a significant way to determine whether a patient is iron deficient?

Accepted Answer

Not really: A hematocrit that is low may indicate iron deficiency. However, some people have normal iron stores and a low hematocrit as well. More tests would be in order.

Question 5

i did this test also: platlets 348, hemoglobin 14.8, hematocrit 41.3 and mchc 35.8  , i have ra ... are my results gd ?

Accepted Answer

RA blood tests: Yes results are good so far.

Question 6

i just got a blood test and my hemoglobin was 15.9 g/dl and my hematocrit was 48% which is over the standard range. what could this be?

Accepted Answer

Dehydration: 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. Having said that, could it be that you did not drink enough water the day you had test. Next time drink a couple of large glasses of water, even if you are asked to come fasting.
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Question 7

test results! bun=6 /hematocrit=34/hct ic =35.1. is these normal results? the paper i was given shows these are below normal but dr said they were ok

Accepted Answer

What's "normal"?: Reference ranges are set so that several percent of healthy folks fall outside on either end. "normal" doesn't necessarily mean "healthy" in any case. Especially, low BUN in a person who looks and feels well never means anything. Your physician gave you good advice.

Question 8

erythrocytes 2+ & 6-20, another test was 21-50, specific gravity slightly low, hematocrit 35.9, egfr 56.6, mucus rare, no symtoms, what does this mean

Accepted Answer

Blood in urine: I assume those Results are from your urinalysis. You seem to have microscopic blood in the urine (called hematuria), which is generally not significant and all you need is a kidney Ultrasound to assess for kidney cysts/mass/stone to start with and if that is normal, a visit to urologist. Your eGFR is slightly lower than normal (being &lt;60), and you need follow up with a nephrologist every 3-4 month

Question 9

i have lower than average hematocrit which has been tested four times over a year. the rest of my blood tests are normal. should this be investigated?

Accepted Answer

It depends: Low hematocrit means you are anemic. It depends how low, what your MCV is and how old you are. Are you otherwise healthy?

Question 10

is a hematocrit of 30.9 on a blood test really anemic?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Normal hematocrit range for an adult female is 38-42%(some labs may vary).  You should follow up with your doctor for an evaluation of the cause of your anemia.

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Hello i got low "hematocrit" in my blood test what should i do? is it risky? br, vered

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Blood test hematocrit slightly high (46.9 on range of 46.6) and a/g ration slightly high (2.6 on range of 2.5). what does this mean? is it worrisome?

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Symptoms of high hemoglobin and hematocrit but they are in the "normal range" hg range: 11.7-15.5 mine: 15.5 hematocrit range 35-45. mine:45. what tests next and why would there be no concern if symptoms are present and both are at the high range?

A member asked:

Is a hematocrit test a significant way to determine whether a patient is iron deficient?

A member asked:

I did this test also: platlets 348, hemoglobin 14.8, hematocrit 41.3 and mchc 35.8 , i have ra ... are my results gd ?

A member asked:

I just got a blood test and my hemoglobin was 15.9 g/dl and my hematocrit was 48% which is over the standard range. what could this be?

A member asked:

Test results! bun=6 /hematocrit=34/hct ic =35.1. is these normal results? the paper i was given shows these are below normal but dr said they were ok

A member asked:

Erythrocytes 2+ & 6-20, another test was 21-50, specific gravity slightly low, hematocrit 35.9, egfr 56.6, mucus rare, no symtoms, what does this mean

A member asked:

I have lower than average hematocrit which has been tested four times over a year. the rest of my blood tests are normal. should this be investigated?

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Is a hematocrit of 30.9 on a blood test really anemic?

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