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What Does The Blood Test Result Indicate Regarding Health Conditions?
I have just gotten back my blood work after applying for life insurance. I am a 56 year old woman 115lbs and 5 133 and have had no health issues. I am reasonable active - play golf - walk - bile et. My globulin level came back at 1.4 and I have an appointment with my doctor next week. What kinds of things will he be looking for?
Mon, 27 Oct 2014
without any symptoms if you have only a low globulin, and normal albumin I suggest you repeat the test. if it is still low you need to look for HIV which is known to cause low globulins. if negative, you may need a bone marrow evaluation, vaccination to prevent bacterial infections like pneumococcus and consultation with a haematologist .
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