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BLOOD RESULTS
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BLOOD RESULTS
by NYRR, May 26, 2002 12:00AM
I recently had some blood work done (routine). I was little concern when my doctor told me my Trigs were 276 and my HDLC was 22. Eventhough I was concern I been having a long term battle with these #s. However, what concerned me more then my Dr. was the # he told me for the LDL which was 50! Now I know its good to have low LDL, But is it good to have it this low? My total Chol is 128. My doctor felt it could be a lab error and was more concern in getting HDLC higher. Second concern on my blood test was my LYM #'s my LYM % was 17.5 and the other LYM result was .971. Now, my doctor didn't even mention anything about the LYM. I picked it up when looking at the lab results. Which is a mistake! All other tests, CBC, WBC, RBC, etc. were all in normal range. I'm concern about the LYM #'s? Should I be? I notice on the internet that some labs range on LYM is lower then my labs range which would've put me in the normal range.
Thanks!
Thanks!
Doctor's Answer
by Forum-M.D.-DT, May 26, 2002 12:00AM
Thank you for visiting the family practice forum.
Lets see if I can't help shed some light on these test results.
Triglycerides 276 - This is ABOVE the normal range (40-200). Causes for this include certain types of hyperlipidemias (familial), liver or kidney problems or this may also be increased due to alcohol intake.
HDL 22 - The normal range in males is 33-57. Some males have a 'normally' low HDL. Other possibilities include liver or kidney problems or obesity.
LDL 50 - The normal range is 110-200. Possible causes for a LOW LDL include liver disease and malnutrition or problems with adequate food absorption in the intestinal tract.
Cholesterol 128 - The normal range is 130-200. Your level is slightly below the bottom of the normal range. Malnutrition, liver or kidney problems (including hepatitis) or steroid use may cause a decrease in the normal cholesterol level.
% lymphocytes (LYM) 17.5 - You mention the "CBC" is normal which tells me that the TOTAL number of white blood cells is normal. The abnormality is in the % of LYMs.
Causes for a decreased % of lymphcytes include some kidney problems and other viral illnesses. In 22% of the population the % lymphocyte count is NORMALLY below the normal range (normal range is 24-44%).
Overall, if you came to my office for me to review the findings above, I would suggest a blood test to check for liver and kidney function, a urinalysis and I would review your alcohol intake as well as any other medications you may be taking which could cause the abnormalities above. (i.e. steroids, etc). Also, a check of your "albumin" and "protein" levels may be in order to insure that you do not have a problem with the absorption of the foods you eat through the intestinal tract.
You may want to share this information with your doctor.
Reference: Clinicians Pocket Reference 6th addition.
Lets see if I can't help shed some light on these test results.
Triglycerides 276 - This is ABOVE the normal range (40-200). Causes for this include certain types of hyperlipidemias (familial), liver or kidney problems or this may also be increased due to alcohol intake.
HDL 22 - The normal range in males is 33-57. Some males have a 'normally' low HDL. Other possibilities include liver or kidney problems or obesity.
LDL 50 - The normal range is 110-200. Possible causes for a LOW LDL include liver disease and malnutrition or problems with adequate food absorption in the intestinal tract.
Cholesterol 128 - The normal range is 130-200. Your level is slightly below the bottom of the normal range. Malnutrition, liver or kidney problems (including hepatitis) or steroid use may cause a decrease in the normal cholesterol level.
% lymphocytes (LYM) 17.5 - You mention the "CBC" is normal which tells me that the TOTAL number of white blood cells is normal. The abnormality is in the % of LYMs.
Causes for a decreased % of lymphcytes include some kidney problems and other viral illnesses. In 22% of the population the % lymphocyte count is NORMALLY below the normal range (normal range is 24-44%).
Overall, if you came to my office for me to review the findings above, I would suggest a blood test to check for liver and kidney function, a urinalysis and I would review your alcohol intake as well as any other medications you may be taking which could cause the abnormalities above. (i.e. steroids, etc). Also, a check of your "albumin" and "protein" levels may be in order to insure that you do not have a problem with the absorption of the foods you eat through the intestinal tract.
You may want to share this information with your doctor.
Reference: Clinicians Pocket Reference 6th addition.
Member Comments
by Jasmine71, Feb 18, 2009 10:58AM
A related discussion, Blood work results was started.
