Question 1

52 yo male who recovered from a relatively mild case of covid 10 days ago. had bloodwork done 3 days ago as part of my annual physical. i noticed my hgb count of 16.4, rbc count of 5.40, and hct of 47.5% were my highest ever. is this from covid?

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: Since you didn't have severe pulmonary involvement with Covid, I would.attribute the thickening of your red blood cell series to stress hormones released during your illness.  In time the numbers will most likely drift down to your baseline.

Question 2

follow up bloodwork for previous ? wbc 12.3h hgb 16.9h hct 48.9h mch 32.7h gran% 75.8h gran# 9.3h phlebotomy performed today. do #s seem right for pv?

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JAK-2 mutation test: P. Vera is definately in the differential diagnosis with the above lab results.  However, additional testing should be performed to confirm the diagnosis.  Reactive causes and other myeloproliferative neoplasms can also have similar results.

Question 3

wbc 4.24, rbc 3.77, hb 11.0, hct 32.5, mcv 90, mch 29, mchc 32.5, rdw 14.4, plt 255, mpv 10.6. am i anemic? other bloodwork normal except low alk phos

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Very mild anemia: It will depend on the normal range of hb used  at your laboratory where you have the test done.  At my lab- the normal range used is between 12-15, so hb of 11 is only mildly anemic. It is nothing to worry much about however. In young woman like yourself- with your monthly period, you lose some iron in every cycle. This can cause mild anemia. Check your iron and take multi vitamin. D/w your md.

Question 4

wbc 10.7, rbc 4.55, hgb 10.1, hct 36%, mcv 78, mch 22.2, mchc 28.5, platelet count 511. due to insurance, i have bloodwork done w/ yearly physical & she wont "interpret" but just says i need to see pcp.  what could these results mean?

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Iron deficiency: 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 results indicate iron deficiency anemia. Low hemoglobin and high platelet count are commonly seen with iron deficiency. Take oral iron and multivitamins.    
Wish you good health!

Question 5

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 6

what does baso regarding bloodwork mean?

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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 7

what tests are included in routine bloodwork?

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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 8

why do i have to have bloodwork checked frequently?

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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 9

could bloodwork come back neg for sespis?

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

Question 10

no estrogen on bloodwork but having cycles?

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Estrogen levels...: ...vary depending on where in the cycle you are.  If the Estradiol (ovarian estrogen) is really undetectable, then it could be timing dependent, or you could be having cycles due to another source of estrogen (pills, patches, fat cells, etc).  Furthermore you could be having postmeopausal bleeding which is a risk for cancer.  see a gynecologist!

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52 yo male who recovered from a relatively mild case of covid 10 days ago. had bloodwork done 3 days ago as part of my annual physical. i noticed my hgb count of 16.4, rbc count of 5.40, and hct of 47.5% were my highest ever. is this from covid?

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Follow up bloodwork for previous ? wbc 12.3h hgb 16.9h hct 48.9h mch 32.7h gran% 75.8h gran# 9.3h phlebotomy performed today. do #s seem right for pv?

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Wbc 4.24, rbc 3.77, hb 11.0, hct 32.5, mcv 90, mch 29, mchc 32.5, rdw 14.4, plt 255, mpv 10.6. am i anemic? other bloodwork normal except low alk phos

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Wbc 10.7, rbc 4.55, hgb 10.1, hct 36%, mcv 78, mch 22.2, mchc 28.5, platelet count 511. due to insurance, i have bloodwork done w/ yearly physical & she wont "interpret" but just says i need to see pcp. what could these results mean?

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What does umol/l mean in bloodwork?

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What does baso regarding bloodwork mean?

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What tests are included in routine bloodwork?

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Why do i have to have bloodwork checked frequently?

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Could bloodwork come back neg for sespis?

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No estrogen on bloodwork but having cycles?

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