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What Do The Following Test Results Indicate?
Question: Took test and the results are alarming me.WBC-3.91, RBC-4.89, RED CELL DISTRIBUTION WIDTH SD-47.0, RED CELL DISTRIBUTION WIDTH CV- 14.6,MPV-13.0.
I have tried to go on line and I am worrying myself to death. Please help.
I have tried to go on line and I am worrying myself to death. Please help.
Brief Answer:
Usually interpreted together and with symptoms if present
Detailed Answer:
Hi, thanks for using healthcaremagic
It is understandable to be alarmed about any changes from the norm but complete blood count readings must be taken in context of related symptoms and also they are not looked at singly.
For example the main parts of the complete blood count are the hemoglobin, the total white cell count and the platlet count.
A
The haematocrit, rbc, mcv, mch, mchc, red cell distribution are all used together along with the hemoglobin Not usually on their own. Red cell distribution width is used along with the MCV the determine the type of anemia ( low hemoglobin) present.
Most labs have an upper limit of red cell distribution sd of 46 and cv of 14.6 , this can vary slightly from one lab to the next. This means that your change is minor and not significant unless you also have significant changes in your hemoglobin.
If your hemoglobin is within range then these changes are not indicative of a serious condition.
The rbc is also interpreted along with the hemoglobin. If this is abnormal, you can provide the value along with the MCV and MCHC.
B
The white cell is used with neutrophil, lymphocytes, monocytes, eosinophils.
The lower limit of WBC is usually 4. Small decreases can occur temporarily, in some cases infection can cause a decrease instead of increase. In many it is temporary and not clinically significant. If there are no other problems that can be related to this, then it can be monitored.
C
The MPV is used along with the platelet count in many cases though may be used on its own. The normal range can vary from lab to lab . in some the upper limit is 11.5, others 12.8.
An increase may occur in vit d deficiency, heart disease, high blood pressure , stroke and clots
Your increase is slight but if you are concerned ( which is reasonable) , then you can assess your risk of heart disease and stroke and also do your vit d levels.
Blood pressure check, diabetes screen, cholesterol, assessment of exposure to smoking or alcohol , weight, level of actvity, family history of heart disease- affect your risk of heart disease and stroke.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
Usually interpreted together and with symptoms if present
Detailed Answer:
Hi, thanks for using healthcaremagic
It is understandable to be alarmed about any changes from the norm but complete blood count readings must be taken in context of related symptoms and also they are not looked at singly.
For example the main parts of the complete blood count are the hemoglobin, the total white cell count and the platlet count.
A
The haematocrit, rbc, mcv, mch, mchc, red cell distribution are all used together along with the hemoglobin Not usually on their own. Red cell distribution width is used along with the MCV the determine the type of anemia ( low hemoglobin) present.
Most labs have an upper limit of red cell distribution sd of 46 and cv of 14.6 , this can vary slightly from one lab to the next. This means that your change is minor and not significant unless you also have significant changes in your hemoglobin.
If your hemoglobin is within range then these changes are not indicative of a serious condition.
The rbc is also interpreted along with the hemoglobin. If this is abnormal, you can provide the value along with the MCV and MCHC.
B
The white cell is used with neutrophil, lymphocytes, monocytes, eosinophils.
The lower limit of WBC is usually 4. Small decreases can occur temporarily, in some cases infection can cause a decrease instead of increase. In many it is temporary and not clinically significant. If there are no other problems that can be related to this, then it can be monitored.
C
The MPV is used along with the platelet count in many cases though may be used on its own. The normal range can vary from lab to lab . in some the upper limit is 11.5, others 12.8.
An increase may occur in vit d deficiency, heart disease, high blood pressure , stroke and clots
Your increase is slight but if you are concerned ( which is reasonable) , then you can assess your risk of heart disease and stroke and also do your vit d levels.
Blood pressure check, diabetes screen, cholesterol, assessment of exposure to smoking or alcohol , weight, level of actvity, family history of heart disease- affect your risk of heart disease and stroke.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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