Question 1

what is a chem 3 blood test for?

Accepted Answer

No such thing: There is no generally recognized definition of this term.
Have a healthy diet, exercise 30 minutes/day, drink plenty of water, have safe sex, no tobacco alcohol weed or street drugs. For nutrition: http://www.choosemyplate.gov/.
Wish you good health!

Question 2

im 33 y/o. i just got a blood chem test and i realized i indicated an incorrect date of my last menstruation.would that affect the accurancy of test?

Accepted Answer

Generally No.: Depends upon the test.  General chemistry and blood work is unaffected, but measurements of hormones (fsh, lh) could be affected.

Question 3

how abnormal is 5-10 for wbc in a urine test? i am curious about a small abnormality on my physical:
the results of the urine chem/microscopy say trace of leukocyte esterase (reference range: negative) and a flag says ab. following that the wbc is ab

Accepted Answer

A : A few white blood cells in the urine of a female patient is very common, especially if the urine sample was not collected in particular manner.  If a physician is interested in getting urine from a woman's bladder that has not been contaminated by passing through the vagina, which normally contains bacteria and white blood cells, the sample should be collected by asking the woman to use a antiseptic towelette to wipe the vagina while spreading the inner labia, then to urinate into the toilet for a second, stop urinating, then urinate into the specimen cup.

If you didn't collect the urine in this manner, then it's more than likely that the white blood cells are from the vagina, not the bladder as are the bacteria and the leuk esterase.  If it is noted that there were squamous epithelial cells in the urine, then it's even more likely, because those cells are found only in the vagina, not the bladder.

Back pain is a common symptom, and occasionally it is the sole symptom of a urinary tract infection, but not usually.  Most of the time people with utis will have pain on urination or frequency of urination, fevers, or pain on the sides of their back.

If you have any of these (fever, urinary pain or frequency, or pain on the sides of your back) or if the middle back pain persists for more than a week, you should see a doctor.

But the biggest thing here is, the physician who ordered the urine test should be available and eager to answer your question.

Question 4

as of december i have chest pain/discomfort when standing & am quickly exhaustedstairs are very hard. discomfort resolves when supinei am typing lying down. can't go to work. cardiologist did ultrasound and chem. stress test & cleared me. help?

Accepted Answer

: It is not feasible to provide an opinion without additional history, physical examination may be some tests. It would be prudent to see your doctor to see if you may be depressed. Depression is treatable. Counter-intuitive as it may seem, exercise may help. Start with low intensity exercise such as walking and gradually increase the intensity as tolerated. Drink more water. Wish you good health!

Question 5

what does it mean when you have had 8 positive ovulation tests?

Accepted Answer

False pos: Women showing a positive surge 8 days in a row likely have a high lh hormone due to other reason.   U should be evaluated for pcos or at least try temp charting.   You likely are not ovulating.

Question 6

how accurate/conclusive is a negative syphillis test at 8 weeks?

Accepted Answer

: It may be too soon to be conclusive.
Consult these sited for information on window period: Syphilis window period:
https://www.e7health.com/post/155/std-test-window-when-should-i-get-tested/#:~:text=The%20average%20window%20period%20or,it%20develops%20in%20three%20stages.
https://www.cdc.gov/std/syphilis/stdfact-syphilis-detailed.htm

Question 7

is rpr test at 8 week (56th day) show negative result. is it conclusive?

Accepted Answer

: Yes, conclusive.

Question 8

my cortisol am test came back value 1.0 range reference 8.7-22.4 .please help .

Accepted Answer

Low cortisol: if after taking dexamethasone night before this is normal.  If not review with Dr who knows you and ordered it.

Question 9

my rdc, rbc test was 11.8 and standard range is 12.0-16.5. what does that mean?

Accepted Answer

Nothing at all: These reference ranges are set so that several percent of healthy folks fall a bit outside. Don't worry about this.

Question 10

i need to get an approval to have a covid test done i have not been felling well since friday 8 january 2021?

Accepted Answer

See below: Covid-19:  https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
Contact your doctor/local hospital, by phone for evaluation and testing in your area.
Wear a mask, stay away from others, practice hand hygiene. If you develop breathing difficulty, go to the nearest hospital, immediately.
Get Covid vaccine.
Wish you good health.

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What is a chem 3 blood test for?

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Im 33 y/o. i just got a blood chem test and i realized i indicated an incorrect date of my last menstruation.would that affect the accurancy of test?

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How abnormal is 5-10 for wbc in a urine test? i am curious about a small abnormality on my physical: the results of the urine chem/microscopy say trace of leukocyte esterase (reference range: negative) and a flag says ab. following that the wbc is ab

A member asked:

As of december i have chest pain/discomfort when standing & am quickly exhaustedstairs are very hard. discomfort resolves when supinei am typing lying down. can't go to work. cardiologist did ultrasound and chem. stress test & cleared me. help?

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What does it mean when you have had 8 positive ovulation tests?

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How accurate/conclusive is a negative syphillis test at 8 weeks?

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Is rpr test at 8 week (56th day) show negative result. is it conclusive?

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My cortisol am test came back value 1.0 range reference 8.7-22.4 .please help .

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My rdc, rbc test was 11.8 and standard range is 12.0-16.5. what does that mean?

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I need to get an approval to have a covid test done i have not been felling well since friday 8 january 2021?

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