Question 1

can you explain if it's possible to have mono with a normal cbc blood test?

Accepted Answer

Yes it is possible: The best way to determine if you have mono is to do a monospot test or do a blood test for the epstein barr virus igm titer. If positive it would tell you that you have mononucleosis.

Question 2

had mono, blood test showed normal liver function though. how long after symptoms disappear before alcohol is allowed? i am 35, and otherwise healthy.

Accepted Answer

Hard to say: Mono often causes liver inflammation and that is where the toxins in alcohol must be broken down. If you drink while the liver is already compromised, you increase the chance of liver injury.Light drinking might not stir up a big problem, but keeping that in mind could help you avoid some harsh consequences.

Question 3

can mono (which i had 9years ago) still afect alt and ast? constatly higher but a liver ultrasound and blood test is always normal.

Accepted Answer

Definitely unusual.: I am sure your doctor tested you for hepatitis A, B, and C, and told you to abstain and avoid medications that might cause this.  Ask your doctor if liver biopsy could be useful in arriving at a more accurate diagnosis.

Question 4

routine blood test. it showed high #mono (.8), normal %mono (8%), high #ig (.04), high total bili (1.3) &an anion gap of 15.. everything else normal. i eat pretty well & drink only water (a lot). urine ph was 6. should i be worried? stress related?

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. Talk to the doctor who ordered the tests. Having said that, there is nothing to be concerned about the information you provided.
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Question 5

what does mono % and monos abs represent on a blood test and what does it mean if they are high?

Accepted Answer

Infection status: A mono spot test may indicate a present acute infection, the presence of antibodies in your blood may indicate you had mononucleosis in the past. If the clinical picture of mono is present, best to have the test repeated a short time later.

Question 6

blood test revealed low abs mono, low hgb and low mchc. are these connected at all?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: Reference ranges are set so that a few percent of healthies fall outside. However, an anemia (low Hgb) is ALWAYS worth investigating. Your physician will guide you here. Don't be concerned with a slightly low absolute monocyte count.

Question 7

what does high mono on blood test mean?

Accepted Answer

Mononucleosis: An infection where neck gland become enlarged, fever, weakness and is easily treated.

Question 8

today i got my blood test in for mono. the dr said i had "a little bit of the mono". what does she mean?

Accepted Answer

Mono: You had symptoms in order to be tested for mono. My best guess is that the doc meant that you had a mild case, based on your symptoms. The monospot is a positive/negative test.

Question 9

if i had mono in my 20's, confirmed by blood test, should i be screened for hepetitus now?

Accepted Answer

Confusing question: Mono often will have a mild hepatitis as one of it's many symptoms. However, this has nothing to do with the other causes of hepatitis (a, b, c, etc). If you feel you have been exposed to one of those illnesses or have symptoms your pcp can check it out.

Question 10

help please! is blood test result 3.3 too low for mono %?

Accepted Answer

Incomplete info: What was tested, what are the units of measure? All lab results need to be interpreted in the clinical context and usually the doctor who ordered the test is in the best position to do that.

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Can you explain if it's possible to have mono with a normal cbc blood test?

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Had mono, blood test showed normal liver function though. how long after symptoms disappear before alcohol is allowed? i am 35, and otherwise healthy.

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Can mono (which i had 9years ago) still afect alt and ast? constatly higher but a liver ultrasound and blood test is always normal.

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Routine blood test. it showed high #mono (.8), normal %mono (8%), high #ig (.04), high total bili (1.3) &an anion gap of 15.. everything else normal. i eat pretty well & drink only water (a lot). urine ph was 6. should i be worried? stress related?

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What does mono % and monos abs represent on a blood test and what does it mean if they are high?

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Blood test revealed low abs mono, low hgb and low mchc. are these connected at all?

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What does high mono on blood test mean?

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Today i got my blood test in for mono. the dr said i had "a little bit of the mono". what does she mean?

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If i had mono in my 20's, confirmed by blood test, should i be screened for hepetitus now?

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Help please! is blood test result 3.3 too low for mono %?

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