Question 1

last bloodwork had high mch, high mcv and low rdw?? everything else was normal, what could this be?

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See below: 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, if you were to provide the actual values if may be possible to render an opinion.

Question 2

what could cause high mch, high mcv, low rdw, low b12 and high iga??

Accepted Answer

More than one issue: Low B12 can explain the high mch, mcv and low rdw; these are indications of a macrocytic anemia. You may need B12 injections to address the issue. How high is the IgA? Need to know the actual value as there is considerable variation in normal values.

Question 3

bloods showed high mch, high mcv, low rdw and high bilirubin. liver test/scan came back fine, what else could it be??

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Else what?: 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, the first thing to rule out would be B12/Folate deficiency. What is your hemoglobin level and what are the actual values of the results?

Question 4

my blood test shows: fraction immature reticylocytes high .19, rbc low 3.82, mcv high 382, mch high 34.3, lymphocyte low 24%. what could be wrong?

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B12/folate deficient: You need to be checked out for vitamin B12 or Folic Acid deficiency.    I wonder why  the doctor who ordered the blood test did not recommend getting these tests done. If these values were normal, then further studies will be required.

Question 5

mcv very high, mch high, rdw low. cl high. blood in urinalysis . vitamin b12 is on the low end, but not actually deficient. any ideas?

Accepted Answer

How's the thyroid?: High MCV with normal B12 (did we check folate (folic acid)? do you drink?) says hypothyroidism until proved otherwise, and I see you've also listed this as a health problem. Further, you're taking vitamin B12 -- for a reason? -- but do not list thyroid Rx. Truth be told, you have a duty to get the thyroid issue addressed and managed, now, even more than to seek explanations for lab values. Be proactive.

Question 6

low hemoglobin (11.6),low mch, high rdw, low alkaline phosphates, all other values normal including rbc and b12. possible cause? iron deficiency?

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May be: 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, iron deficiency is not uncommon in women in their reproductive years. It would be safe to take oral iron and multivitamin supplements and recheck hemoglobin at your next visit to your doctor.
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Question 7

i have high platelets, low mpv, low lymphocyte percentage, low mch, high segmented neutrophils, high atypical lympcytes, high reticulocyte count?

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Any symptoms?: Why did you have these tests done? 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 would have helped to have the actual values rather than your interpretation of high and low. It would prudent to discuss it with the doctor who ordered the tests.
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Question 8

i have symptoms of b12 deficiency. sister & grandmother pernicious anaemia. b12 is 306. rbc & hct low. mch high. doctor ruling out pa. opinion? i'm 34

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If you were my: patient, I would treat you for B12 deficiency after also checking MMA (methylmalonic acid) and homocysteine. 200 pg/ml is usually considered the lower limit of normal but with modest anemia, elevated MCH, symptoms and family history I would go ahead and treat you.  I hope you feel better soon. Stay well:)

Question 9

what to do if i have high wbc, low hematocrit, low mcv, low mch, high platelet count, low lymphocytes and monocytes - what does it?

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Hard to say...: It sounds like it may be an infection but it's impossible to say without more information including if you have any other signs or symptoms. It is also important to know the numbers: how high is that wbc, for example. The best way to go for you is to discuss it with you doctor directly.

Question 10

what to do if i have high wbc, low hematocrit, low mcv, low mch, high platelet count, low lymphocytes and monocytes - what does it mean?

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Hard to say...: It sounds like it may be an infection but it's impossible to say without more information including if you have any other signs or symptoms. It is also important to know the numbers: how high is that wbc, for example. The best way to go for you is to discuss it with you doctor directly.

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Last bloodwork had high mch, high mcv and low rdw?? everything else was normal, what could this be?

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What could cause high mch, high mcv, low rdw, low b12 and high iga??

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Bloods showed high mch, high mcv, low rdw and high bilirubin. liver test/scan came back fine, what else could it be??

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My blood test shows: fraction immature reticylocytes high .19, rbc low 3.82, mcv high 382, mch high 34.3, lymphocyte low 24%. what could be wrong?

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Mcv very high, mch high, rdw low. cl high. blood in urinalysis . vitamin b12 is on the low end, but not actually deficient. any ideas?

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Low hemoglobin (11.6),low mch, high rdw, low alkaline phosphates, all other values normal including rbc and b12. possible cause? iron deficiency?

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I have high platelets, low mpv, low lymphocyte percentage, low mch, high segmented neutrophils, high atypical lympcytes, high reticulocyte count?

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I have symptoms of b12 deficiency. sister & grandmother pernicious anaemia. b12 is 306. rbc & hct low. mch high. doctor ruling out pa. opinion? i'm 34

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What to do if i have high wbc, low hematocrit, low mcv, low mch, high platelet count, low lymphocytes and monocytes - what does it?

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What to do if i have high wbc, low hematocrit, low mcv, low mch, high platelet count, low lymphocytes and monocytes - what does it mean?

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