What To Do If FBC And Thyroid Result Came On Borderline?

Posted on Thu, 21 Nov 2013

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Question : Hi I had my fbc results today they were on the borderline docter has suggested ti take it after a month my thyroid was also on the borderline but my iron was ok could please reply to me ASAP regards XXXXXXX What does border line mean

Answered by Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (28 hours later)

Brief Answer: Need some more details Detailed Answer: Hi, Thanks for your query. Sorry for the late response. Do you mean Full blood count by FBC. Kindly attach the reports here, so that I can have a look and advice better. Waiting for your response,

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (5 hours later)

hi yes I do I don't have the result in me but I have been told to take my fbc after a month

Answered by Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (11 hours later)

Brief Answer: Normal Detailed Answer: Hi, Borderline means the results are normal but nearer to the higher range. A repeat test is advisable in such situations to see whether the levels come in mid range or cross the higher range. Regards,

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