You can go to the web site http://www.labtestsonline.org/ and check on different blood test and what they mean. You can also, ask them questions.
Can anyone help me understand my blood test results? I do have Hypothyroidism. My TSH is 11.7%, WBX is 4.7L, Neutrophilis is 45.5L, Monocytes is 12.7H and my Absolute Basophils is 0.04H. I would appreciate any input on this. Thank-you.
If I had leukemia, wouldn't my red cell count be low, too? Only the WBC and Neutrophils are low.
Kalio, thanks for the input. I don't have any risk factors for hepatitis, but I guess it couldn't hurt to ask for LFTs, which I've never had.
I didn't have any risk factors either, I still have it. It's worth testing for, it an be pretty sneaky and go undiscovered.
I don't know what it is, but your symptoms rang a bell.
Hope you find answers soon.
You say this waxes and wanes over a number of years and you are fatigued a lot which makes me wonder how your LFT's are? Have you had your liver checked? Been screened for hepatitis type a, b and c? Any other symptoms? The reason I ask is sometimes liver issues can be very sneaky, have come and go symptoms, make you fatigued and a host of other problems in some people but in others they can be virtually symptom free. You can have a lot of blood tests and they don't check as a matter of course for hepatitis. These viruses can be picked up in various places. If you had a blood transfusion prior to 1992 or past drug use using needles or straws or even tattoo parlors and nail salons have been linked to spreading the virus and there are more exposures to it than people realize.
I had similar symptoms and was suprised to be told I tested pos. for hep. It can cause a raised ANA in some people. It could be something else entirely of course, but your symptoms caught my attention and I thought I'd suggest you have both your liver and thyroid thoroughly checked out.
best of luck to you
There are many causes for a low WBC. This includes various types of leukemias, viruses, HIV, acute infection, amongst others.
Repeating the WBC is reasonable to ensure it isn't a virus. Looking at the peripheral smear can also be helpful to help see if a leukemia may be present.
The definitive test would be a bone marrow biopsy. This can be considered if the WBC is not improving or worsening.
This can be discussed with your hematologist.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Kevin, M.D.
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