Question 1

what does slight hemolysis mean on bloodwork results?

Accepted Answer

Lab : Nothing to worry.  The specimen was either collected with difficulty or was tested with delay.

Question 2

if my blood results say "slight hemolysis, " what does that mean?

Accepted Answer

Nothing serious: Sometimes mild trauma can cause this.  Sometimes if they used a needle that was too small it can also cause hemolysis.  Unless it repeatedly happens, it's likely nothing to worry about.

Question 3

tsh high/ egfr low & slight hemolysis, what does all this mean?

Accepted Answer

Low thyroid : A high TSH almost always means that there is too little thyroid hormone in the blood.  It would not usually cause decreased kidney function as suggested by a low egfr (estimated glomerular filtration rate) or breakdown of red blood cells (hemolysis).  The hemolysis and decreased kidney function might be related however.  Your situation is and complex and potentially serious - see your doctor!

Question 4

k elevated suspect hemolysis of sample pres. pat. no lab review the significant abnormalities the mild lower protein diet & mild monocytosis.means ?

Accepted Answer

Incomplete info: The information you provided is not readily understandable. Please note that all lab 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.

Question 5

two different blood tests listed slight hemolysis. doctor never mentioned it. just saw on blood test result printout. what does this mean? rest of blood test levels are normal.

Accepted Answer

Numbers are just...: Results are just numbers. Without the whole picture, such as why was labwork done, numbers cannot tell much. The "slight hemolysis" may be fine for a normal person with no symptoms and no reason for hemolysis, but one should still ask his ordering doctor if the result is ok in the setting of his whole picture. Doctor can decide if slight hemolysis has any effect on results (it usually does not).

Question 6

my tsh is 10.8  and ive started medicine but here lately ive been swelling in my hands feet and legs and not using the bathroom as much  it also said in my results that there was a slight hemolysis detected what does that mean?

Accepted Answer

: Hemolysis means blood was not drawn or handled properly &amp; some red cells broke open.  Need normal values for your lab. Be certain you r not taking biotin which will mess with tests.

Question 7

what does "moderate hemolysis" mean?

Accepted Answer

Moderate = 8-10 g/dL: Hemolysis = breaking of red cells
hemolysis regardless of cause leads to anemia , low hemoglobin
this is called anemia.
mild anemia ( more than 10 g/ dL)
moderate anemia 8-10 g/dL
severe anemia less than 8 g/dL

moderate hemolysis is hemolysis that leads to moderate anemia

Question 8

low haptoglobin due to hemolysis. what would that mean?

Accepted Answer

Confirmation : Low haptoglobin confirms hemolysis, but it does not specify why the hemolysis is occurring. Additional would be needed.  There are many causes for hemolysis.

Question 9

what does "beta-hemolysis on cna blood agar plate" mean?

Accepted Answer

Lab finding: It is a white zone around the colonies of bacteria.

Question 10

on multiple blood tests, there is a note of slight hemolysis. is this a diagnosis or something i have, or more about the actual blood sample? just trying to figure out if it's a health concern.

Accepted Answer

Usually normal: The most common cause of hemolysis is related to how the specimen was taken - turbulence in flow, a small needle, wiggling the needle during venipuncture can cause slight hemolysis. Repeat testing with careful venipuncture (and larger needle) will reveal it's not real. Actual hemolysis in the body can occur, but then there is also an indication of hemoglobin in the urine (+ other signs of illness)

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What does slight hemolysis mean on bloodwork results?

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If my blood results say "slight hemolysis, " what does that mean?

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Tsh high/ egfr low & slight hemolysis, what does all this mean?

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K elevated suspect hemolysis of sample pres. pat. no lab review the significant abnormalities the mild lower protein diet & mild monocytosis.means ?

A member asked:

Two different blood tests listed slight hemolysis. doctor never mentioned it. just saw on blood test result printout. what does this mean? rest of blood test levels are normal.

A member asked:

My tsh is 10.8 and ive started medicine but here lately ive been swelling in my hands feet and legs and not using the bathroom as much it also said in my results that there was a slight hemolysis detected what does that mean?

A member asked:

What does "moderate hemolysis" mean?

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Low haptoglobin due to hemolysis. what would that mean?

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What does "beta-hemolysis on cna blood agar plate" mean?

A member asked:

On multiple blood tests, there is a note of slight hemolysis. is this a diagnosis or something i have, or more about the actual blood sample? just trying to figure out if it's a health concern.

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