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What Do My Lab Test Results Indicate?

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Question : My monocytes are 23.1 and the sed rate is 47, hemoglobin is 10.2, wbc normal rbc low? What additional test do I need to take to determine the source of my problem?
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Answered by Dr. Indranil Ghosh (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Serum iron profile

Detailed Answer:
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Thanks for your query.

Your hemoglobin is bit low with low RBC count which suggests low production in bone marrow. Low hemoglobin can explain high ESR as well. Commonly this is due to iron deficiency. You are on iron but still I would suggest getting a serum iron, TIBC and ferritin to be sure.

If oral iron is not sufficient, you can take injectable iron.

Hope this helps.
Regards
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What Do My Lab Test Results Indicate?

Brief Answer: Serum iron profile Detailed Answer: Hi Thanks for your query. Your hemoglobin is bit low with low RBC count which suggests low production in bone marrow. Low hemoglobin can explain high ESR as well. Commonly this is due to iron deficiency. You are on iron but still I would suggest getting a serum iron, TIBC and ferritin to be sure. If oral iron is not sufficient, you can take injectable iron. Hope this helps. Regards