blod tests

[marco41]

I got these results back from my blod test; are the asterisks meaningfull?

thanks in advance

[LivingInHope]

Do you have an appointment to go back to the doctor for further testing at this point?

[marco41]

no , this was just a regular test; but I have light fever in the afternoon and couple of motha ago I had a lot of itching in my legs and forearms...

[LivingInHope]

Once, I had a complete blood count where my numbers were all within normal range, but an iron panel revealed I had iron deficiency.  An iron panel was done because I was experiencing symptoms of iron deficiency (see private message for more info on symptoms).  

Did you have any symptoms that prompted the doctor to run your blood tests?

[Anonymouse88]

I don't think the hemoglobin level means much--it's one tenth of a point out of normal range.  You should probably increase your iron intake a little, but you're not massively anemic by any stretch of the imagination.

The lymphocytes are a bit high, which could be indicative of an infection, but you need to ask your doctor whether he/she thinks the increase is significant.

[jjswartz_1]

Usually blood test will give you a normal range.  If you are above the normal range the letter H for high will appear.  If you are below the normal range the letter L for low will appear.  

Even if your result would be ouside normal range does not mean that there is a problem.  Even slight dehydration can play around with sodium level and kidney test results for example.

However an asterisks does place some emphasis for the doctor reading and interpreting the results.  Some results may have 2 or even 3 asteriskks beside a level.

[LivingInHope]

The asterisks are there because your numbers on those two are outside the normal reference range.  You should discuss concerns about these with your doctor.  

Though it's not in English, but if I'm guessing right about what the words mean, it would appear your hemoglobin is low- you may be anemic, and your percentage of lymphocytes in your white blood cell differential count is elevated.  

Your doctor might want to learn your iron and ferritin levels also.  

And regarding your lymphocytes, they can be elevated, according to an old lab book by Frances Fischbach, A Manual of Laboratory Diagnostic Tests, second edition, in the case of upper respiratory infections, a variety of viral diseases, bacterial infections, certain hormonal disorders, diarrhea, and more.  

So, check with your doctor about both of these results with the asterisks for further diagnostic work up and proper treatment.