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Originally Posted by mrsD
There should be ranges listed with those results.
The text is explaining how a false result can happen if the
sample is not handled correctly. (the red cells may burst and release potassium, etc and give a false high or false normal).
I don't have tests memorized. If you have the ranges, that would help.
The white count is kind of low... I think around 5000 is the low end of normal.
Here is a site with some values:
http://www.drstandley.com/labvalues_hematology.shtml |
Mrs. D.
I went online and found the ranges.
Potassium (She has 5.5) Normal is 3.5 - 5.0
Globulin,calculated - (She is is 2.1) Normal is 2.2 - 4.2
A/G Ratio (she is 2.2) Normal is 1.1 to 1.8
WBC She is 3.6 Normal is 4,500 to 10,000
MCH She is (34.1 ) Range is 25.4 - 34.6 pg/cell Optimal is 30
Neutrophil Absolute - (she is 1490) Normal is 1,500 - 8000
Believe me, I'm getting an education on these things. Do you have ANY idea why she is getting these results. I know they are going to run these tests again. She is absolutely faithful to a good fitness routine, good eating habits, no drinking, no drugging, nothing out of the ordinary. She's probably the most fittest person I know.
Her family background however, DOES INCLUDE colon cancer. Her dad, and several other family members have had this. She gets regular screenings.
Any clue?
Melody