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What Does My Blood Test Report Indicate?

Posted on Sat, 16 Jan 2016

Question: Hi, I had some blood tests done. My esr, c reactive protein and the ccg came back elevated? Is this scary? Esr-33. Crp-1.33 and ccg-28 what could this be?

Answered by Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
I need to know about your problems first

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.

CRP (C-reactive protein) is an inflammatory marker which could increase due to some infectious or inflammatory process. So, in order to be able to comment on why it has increased, I would need to know why the test had been done in the first place and why had you been to the doctor.

ESR is a non-specific marker indicating that something in the body is not right.

I am not sure what you mean by CCG. It would be helpful if you could upload the reports altogether. Be sure to mention your complaints as well.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (37 minutes later)

Yhese are my test results

Answered by Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
You could have rheumatoid arthritis

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for writing back. I have gone through all the reports but you have not mentioned the reasons for getting the tests done.

As such, a cyclic citrullinated peptide (CCP) antibody test is ordered along with a rheumatoid factor (RF) test to help diagnose rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and to assess the severity and probable course of the disease. Inflammatory markers like ESR and C-reactive protein (CRP) are often found to be raised in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. So, in summary it is more likely that you have rheumatoid arthritis. However, we do not treat reports, we treat patients. So, unless I know the complaints you had, it is really hard for me to comment.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (3 hours later)

I have few complaints besides hair loss, my face turns red and hot, and sometimes i do not feel good. Other than that no major symptoms like severe pain. Could these test indicate cancer?

Answered by Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
The tests do not indicate cancer.

Detailed Answer:
No, the mentioned tests would not indicate cancer. It just indicates that there are probabilities of developing arthritis in the future.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (0 minute later)

Thank you

Answered by Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (3 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Glad to help.

Detailed Answer:
In case you found my answer to be helpful, I would request you to close the thread with a positive review and a 5 star rating.

Wish you health.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (1 hour later)

Could this indicate heart problems? Ive read so much on google

Answered by Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
No, it does not indicate heart problems.

Detailed Answer:
No, it does not indicate heart problems.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (6 hours later)

I went to a RA doctor today and hes doing further testing for lupus but my ana was negative could it be lupus with a negative ANA? Also, he collected urine. I remember having protein in my urine previously. What do you think?

Answered by Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Lupus unlikely

Detailed Answer:
Lupus with ANA negative is unlikely. Cannot comment on the protein in urine. Let the test be done and we will discuss.

Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar