What Do My Lab Results Showing Low Iron, High Triglycerides, High LDL, Low Vitamin D, And Slightly High Glucose Mean?

BURSALIOGLU,TOROSLabs from May 19, 2025 Note IRON, TIBC AND FERRITIN PANEL IRON, TOTAL 49 L Reference Range: 50-180 mcg/dL IRON BINDING CAPACITY 341 Reference Range: 250-425 mcg/dL (calc) % SATURATION 14 L Reference Range: 20-48 % (calc) FERRITIN 201 Reference Range: 38-380 ng/mL LIPID PANEL WITH REFLEX TO DIRECT LDL CHOLESTEROL, TOTAL 198 Reference Range: HDL CHOLESTEROL 40 Reference Range: OR = 40 mg/dL TRIGLYCERIDES 219 H Reference Range: If a non-fasting specimen was collected, consider repeat triglyceride testing on a fasting specimen if clinically indicated. ... Show More LDL-CHOLESTEROL 124 H mg/dL (calc) Reference range: Desirable range CHOL/HDLC RATIO 5.0 H Reference Range: NON HDL CHOLESTEROL 158 H Reference Range: For patients with diabetes plus 1 major ASCVD risk factor, treating to a non-HDL-C goal of (LDL-C of COMPREHENSIVE METABOLIC PANEL GLUCOSE 104 H Reference Range: 65-99 mg/dL Fasting reference interval For someone without known diabetes, a glucose value ... Show More UREA NITROGEN (BUN) 9 Reference Range: 7-25 mg/dL CREATININE 0.71 Reference Range: 0.60-1.29 mg/dL EGFR117 Reference Range: OR = 60 mL/min/1.73m2 BUN/CREATININE RATIO SEE NOTE: Reference Range: 6-22 (calc) Not Reported: BUN and Creatinine are within reference range. SODIUM 142 Reference Range: 135-146 mmol/L POTASSIUM 4.2 Reference Range: 3.5-5.3 mmol/L CHLORIDE 100 Reference Range: 98-110 mmol/L CARBON DIOXIDE 32 Reference Range: 20-32 mmol/L CALCIUM 9.6 Reference Range: 8.6-10.3 mg/dL PROTEIN, TOTAL 7.3 Reference Range: 6.1-8.1 g/dL ALBUMIN 4.6 Reference Range: 3.6-5.1 g/dL GLOBULIN 2.7 Reference Range: 1.9-3.7 g/dL (calc) ALBUMIN/GLOBULIN RATIO 1.7 Reference Range: 1.0-2.5 (calc) BILIRUBIN, TOTAL 0.5 Reference Range: 0.2-1.2 mg/dL ALKALINE PHOSPHATASE 110 Reference Range: 36-130 U/L AST 24 Reference Range: 10-40 U/L ALT 45 Reference Range: 9-46 U/L URINALYSIS, COMPLETE COLOR DARK YELLOW Reference Range: YELLOW APPEARANCE CLEAR Reference Range: CLEAR SPECIFIC GRAVITY 1.020 Reference Range: 1.001-1.035 PH7.5 Reference Range: 5.0-8.0 GLUCOSE NEGATIVE Reference Range: NEGATIVE BILIRUBIN NEGATIVE Reference Range: NEGATIVE KETONES NEGATIVE Reference Range: NEGATIVE OCCULT BLOOD NEGATIVE Reference Range: NEGATIVE PROTEIN NEGATIVE Reference Range: NEGATIVE NITRITE NEGATIVE Reference Range: NEGATIVE LEUKOCYTE ESTERASE TRACE Reference Range: NEGATIVE WBC NONE SEEN Reference Range: RBC NONE SEEN Reference Range: SQUAMOUS EPITHELIAL CELLS NONE SEEN Reference Range: BACTERIA NONE SEEN Reference Range: NONE SEEN /HPF HYALINE CAST NONE SEEN Reference Range: NONE SEEN /LPF NOTE This urine was analyzed for the presence of WBC, RBC, bacteria, casts, and other formed elements. Only those elements seen were reported. VITAMIN D,25-OH,TOTAL,IA VITAMIN D,25-OH,TOTAL,IA 25 L Reference Range: 30-100 ng/mL Vitamin D Status 25-OH Vitamin D: Deficiency: COMMENT See Note 1 Note 1 ... Show More HEPATITIS PANEL, GENERAL HEPATITIS A AB, TOTALNON-REACTIVE Reference Range: NON-REACTIVE COMMENT See Note 1 HEPATITIS B SURFACE ANTIBODY QL NON-REACTIVE Reference Range: NON-REACTIVE HEPATITIS B SURFACE ANTIGEN NON-REACTIVE Reference Range: NON-REACTIVE COMMENT See Note 1 HEPATITIS B CORE AB TOTAL NON-REACTIVE Reference Range: NON-REACTIVE COMMENT See Note 1 HEPATITIS C ANTIBODY NON-REACTIVE Reference Range: NON-REACTIVE HCV antibody was non-reactive. There is no laboratory evidence of HCV infection. In most cases, no further action is required. However, if recent HCV exposure is suspected, a test for HCV RNA (test code 35645) is suggested. For additional information please refer to http://education.questdiagnostics.com/faq/FAQ22v1 (This link is being provided for informational/ educational purposes only.) Show Less HIV 1/2 ANTIGEN/ANTIBODY,FOURTH GENERATION W/RFL HIV AG/AB, 4TH GEN NON-REACTIVE Reference Range: NON-REACTIVE HIV-1 antigen and HIV-1/HIV-2 antibodies were not detected. There is no laboratory evidence of HIV infection. PLEASE NOTE: This information has been disclosed to you from records whose confidentiality may be protected by state law. If your state requires such protection, then the state law prohibits you from making any further disclosure of the information without the specific written consent of the person to whom it pertains, or as otherwise permitted by law. A general authorization for the release of medical or other information is NOT sufficient for this purpose. ... Show More MAGNESIUM MAGNESIUM 2.1 Reference Range: 1.5-2.5 mg/dL PHOSPHATE (AS PHOSPHORUS) PHOSPHATE (AS PHOSPHORUS) 2.6 Reference Range: 2.5-4.5 mg/dL CBC (INCLUDES DIFF/PLT) WHITE BLOOD CELL COUNT 6.3 Reference Range: 3.8-10.8 Thousand/uL RED BLOOD CELL COUNT 4.93 Reference Range: 4.20-5.80 Million/uL HEMOGLOBIN 13.7 Reference Range: 13.2-17.1 g/dL HEMATOCRIT 41.9 Reference Range: 38.5-50.0 % MCV 85.0 Reference Range: 80.0-100.0 fL MCH 27.8 Reference Range: 27.0-33.0 pg MCHC 32.7 Reference Range: 32.0-36.0 g/dL For adults, a slight decrease in the calculated MCHC value (in the range of 30 to 32 g/dL) is most likely not clinically significant; however, it should be ... Show More RDW 12.4 Reference Range: 11.0-15.0 % PLATELET COUNT 267 Reference Range: 140-400 Thousand/uL MPV 10.6 Reference Range: 7.5-12.5 fL ABSOLUTE NEUTROPHILS 4423 Reference Range: 1500-7800 cells/uL ABSOLUTE LYMPHOCYTES 1386 Reference Range: 850-3900 cells/uL ABSOLUTE MONOCYTES 422 Reference Range: 200-950 cells/uL ABSOLUTE EOSINOPHILS 38 Reference Range: 15-500 cells/uL ABSOLUTE BASOPHILS 32 Reference Range: 0-200 cells/uL NEUTROPHILS 70.2 % LYMPHOCYTES 22.0 % MONOCYTES 6.7 % EOSINOPHILS 0.6 % BASOPHILS 0.5 % HELICOBACTER PYLORI, UREA BREATH TEST HELICOBACTER PYLORI, UREA BREATH TEST NOT DETECTED Reference Range: NOT DETECTED Antimicrobials, proton pump inhibitors, and bismuth preparations are known to suppress H. pylori, and ingestion of these prior to H. pylori diagnostic testing ... Show More T4, FREE T4, FREE 1.2 Reference Range: 0.8-1.8 ng/dL TSH TSH0.60 Reference Range: 0.40-4.50 mIU/L PSA, TOTAL PSA, TOTAL 0.25 Reference Range: The total PSA value from this assay system is standardized against the WHO standard. The test result will be approximately 20% lower when compared ... Show More VITAMIN B12/FOLATE, SERUM PANEL VITAMIN B12 628 Reference Range: 200-1100 pg/mL FOLATE, SERUM 8.8 ng/mL Reference Range Low: Borderline: 3.4-5.4 ... Show More HEMOGLOBIN A1c HEMOGLOBIN A1c 5.5 Reference Range: For the purpose of screening for the presence of diabetes: ... Show More Note 1 For additional information, please refer to http://education.questdiagnostics.com/faq/FAQ202 (This link is being provided for informational/ educational purposes only.) Go back Performing Sites EN Quest Diagnostics-West Hills, 8401 Fallbrook Ave, West Hills, CA 91304-3226 Laboratory Director: Thomas J McDonald IRON, TOTAL Iron (Total) For men 30 years of age and older, the reference range of total iron in serum specimens is between 50 mcg/dL and 180 mcg/dL. A lower level of iron may indicate a chronic illness and/or iron deficiency, which can lead to iron deficiency anemia if prolonged. Other blood tests, such as for ferritin and hemoglobin levels, are commonly done to determine if a specific condition exists. You can learn more about iron test results from the American Association for Clinical Chemistry by clicking here to visit Lab Tests Online. Was this helpful? IRON, TIBC AND FERRITIN PANEL Iron, TIBC (total iron-binding capacity), Ferritin Levels of iron, TIBC, and ferritin in the blood are measured when iron-deficiency anemia is suspected. Iron is an important component of red blood cells and it plays a major role in transporting oxygen throughout the body. Iron-deficiency anemia is very common, especially among younger women. It can lead to symptoms of tiredness, shortness of breath, and sometimes chest pain. If you are diagnosed with iron-deficiency anemia you may be asked to adhere to a healthy diet and take iron supplements. More on iron-deficiency anemia can be found by clicking here to move to the health topics website of the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. Was this helpful? TRIGLYCERIDES Triglycerides 150 mg/dL High blood levels of triglycerides may be caused by overweight/obesity, a diet very high in carbohydrates, physical inactivity, cigarette smoking, and too much alcohol intake. An accurate lab test of a person’s level of triglycerides in the blood requires fasting for 8 to 12 hours (no food or drink except water and medication) prior to testing. Learn more by clicking here. Was this helpful? Triglycerides 150 mg/dL Recent research suggests that if a person’s blood level of triglycerides is borderline high (between 150 mg/dL and 199 mg/dL) or high (between 200 mg/dL and 499 mg/dL), they may have an increased risk of developing heart disease. A triglyceride level that is 150 mg/dL or higher is also one of the risk factors for metabolic syndrome. Triglyceride levels of 500 mg/dL or higher may need to be lowered with medication to stop the pancreas from becoming inflamed. Click here to learn about triglycerides and cholesterol levels and how they matter to a person’s health. Was this helpful? Metabolic Syndrome Metabolic syndrome refers to a group of risk factors that raise a person’s likelihood of developing heart disease and diabetes. If you have three or more of the following risk factors, you have metabolic syndrome: Large waist measurement: 35 inches or more for women, 40 inches or more for men Triglyceride level of 150 mg/dL or higher HDL cholesterol level of less than 50 mg/dL in women, less than 40 mg/dL in men Blood pressure of 130/85 mmHg or higher (either number counts as a raised blood pressure) Fasting blood sugar of 100 mg/dL or higher Click here to learn more from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute on metabolic syndrome. Was this helpful? High Triglycerides A person may reduce their blood level of triglycerides by controlling their weight, being physically active, not smoking cigarettes, avoiding too much alcohol intake, and limiting their eating and drinking of simple sugars and sugar-sweetened beverages. Some medications may also be helpful to reduce triglyceride levels in the blood. Click here to learn more from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute on how to reduce your risk for developing heart disease. Was this helpful? LIPID PANEL WITH REFLEX TO DIRECT LDL Know the Facts about High Cholesterol Nearly 1 in 3 American adults has high cholesterol. Too much cholesterol puts you at risk for heart disease and stroke, two leading causes of death in the United States. High cholesterol has no signs or symptoms, so the only way to know if you have it is to get your cholesterol checked. Talk to your health care team about how you can manage your cholesterol levels and lower your risk. Visit the CDC website for more information about cholesterol Was this helpful? Heart Medication Awareness This publication discuss heart medication, and the importance of finding the right dose. View More Was this helpful? COMPREHENSIVE METABOLIC PANEL Comprehensive Metabolic Panel Result: What does it mean? A CMP refers to a broad screening tool that includes 14 tests that evaluate the functioning of a person s liver and kidneys, as well as the body s fluid balance and general metabolism. The results additionally provide a general indicator of your overall health; a CMP is often ordered in your yearly physical exam. In a CMP, levels of liver enzymes, waste products of the kidneys (BUN and creatinine), electrolytes (calcium, sodium, potassium), and glucose, among other indicators of general body function are detected. The test results of a CMP are useful to examine for conditions, such as diabetes, liver disease, and kidney disease and also to monitor present conditions, such as hypertension. Was this helpful? LEUKOCYTE ESTERASE Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) are most often caused by bacteria and are common among women. UTIs usually affect the bladder, but also can be present in other parts of the urinary system, including the kidneys. Click here to learn more about UTIs. Was this helpful? OCCULT BLOOD Occult Blood in Urine Gross hematuria means the urine appears red or the color of tea or cola to the naked eye, whereas occult blood (microscopic hematuria) can only be seen with a microscope. Causes of both gross and microscopic hematuria include: Inflammation of the kidney, urethra, bladder, or prostate (in men) Abnormal structures in the urinary tract Inherited diseases, like polycystic kidney disease, sickle cell disease, or hemophilia Mineral imbalances in the urine Glomerulonephritis In some cases, no cause of hematuria may be found (idiopathic hematuria) For more information please visit the National Kidney Foundation site by clicking here. Was this helpful? NITRITE Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) are most often caused by bacteria and are common among women. UTIs usually affect the bladder, but also can be present in other parts of the urinary system, including the kidneys. Click here to learn more about UTIs. Was this helpful? BACTERIA Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) are most often caused by bacteria and are common among women. UTIs usually affect the bladder, but also can be present in other parts of the urinary system, including the kidneys. Click here to learn more about UTIs. Was this helpful? URINALYSIS, COMPLETE Urinalysis Result: What does it mean? A urinalysis is typically used during a routine physical or when you have symptoms of a UTI, such as abdominal pain, back pain, frequent or painful urination; as part of a pregnancy check-up, a hospital admission, or a pre-surgical work-up. Was this helpful? VITAMIN D,25-OH,TOTAL,IA What is vitamin D? What does vitamin D do in the body? Who should have 25-hydroxyvitamin D testing? How much vitamin D do people need? What are the sources of vitamin D? See more FAQ s Was this helpful? Vitamin D Vitamin D is a nutrient that is needed for health and to maintain strong bones by helping the body absorb calcium from food and supplements. Learn more about vitamin D from this fact sheet provided by the NIH’s Office of Dietary Supplements. Download the fact sheet from the NIH website Was this helpful? Vitamin D, 25-Hydroxy Vitamin D is a nutrient and it acts as a hormone in the body. It can come from some foods, such as salmon and fortified milk, and also supplements, but it is primarily made in the skin after sun exposure. Vitamin D regulates calcium and phosphate levels and is an important regulator of bone mass. It is also involved in actions of the immune system, muscles, and nerves. Vitamin D deficiency can cause osteoporosis (bone thinning and weakness in adults) or rickets, a childhood bone disease. The liver is the first processor of vitamin D in the body and it metabolizes the fat-soluble vitamin to 25-hydroxyvitamin D, also known as calcifediol. 25-hydroxyvitamin D is used to assess vitamin D levels. More information on vitamin D and vitamin D deficiency can be found at Medline Plus by clicking here. Was this helpful? HEPATITIS PANEL, GENERAL Hepatitis C, B, and A Learn more about the transmission, risk factors, clinical features, screening, testing and vaccination recommendations for hepatitis C, B, and A in this fact sheet provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Download the fact sheet from the CDC website Was this helpful? HIV 1/2 ANTIGEN/ANTIBODY,FOURTH GENERATION W/RFL HIV 1 & 2 HIV is the virus that causes HIV infection. AIDS is the most advanced stage of HIV infection. HIV is spread through contact with the blood, semen, pre-seminal fluid, rectal fluids, vaginal fluids, or breast milk of a person with HIV. In the United States, HIV is spread mainly by having anal or vaginal sex or sharing injection drug equipment, such as needles, with a person who has HIV. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that everyone aged 13 to 64 gets tested for HIV during a routine doctor s visit. To learn more about HIV, its transmission, and its treatment, visit the CDC by clicking here. Was this helpful? Learn More About HIV Did you know that some Americans living with HIV don t know they have it? Click here to Learn More. Was this helpful? MAGNESIUM Magnesium Fact Sheet Magnesium is a nutrient that is important for many processes in the body, including regulating muscle and nerve function, blood sugar levels, and blood pressure and making protein, bone, and DNA. Learn more about magesium from this fact sheet provided by the NIH s Office of Dietary Supplements (ODS). Go to the ODS website Was this helpful? PHOSPHATE (AS PHOSPHORUS) Phosphorus Learn more about phosphorus from the Micronutrient Information Center provided by the Linus Pauling Institute of Oregon State University (OSU). Go to the website Was this helpful? CBC (INCLUDES DIFF/PLT) Blood Test Results: CBC Explained A complete blood count (CBC) with differential measures the essential components of the blood including white blood cells, red blood cells, and platelets. Learn more about the various components of a CBC by clicking here. Was this helpful? Complete Blood Count (CBC) A CBC is a commonly ordered blood test that may be helpful to diagnose a variety of health conditions, such as an infection, anemia, or bleeding disorder. It is also a general indicator of overall health. A CBC test screens for many blood components, including red and white blood cells, platelets, and hemoglobin. Learn more about the various components of a CBC by clicking here. Was this helpful? HELICOBACTER PYLORI, UREA BREATH TEST Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) is a type of bacteria that can infect the stomach and intestines, causing inflammation and ulcers. It is a very common infection and often there are no symptoms. However, in some people, H. pylori infection can cause digestive discomfort, nausea, loss of appetite, and weight loss. Long-term infection with H. pylori can increase the risk of other intestinal diseases, including stomach cancer. In the majority of cases, H. pylori infection can be treated successfully with medication. Prior to treatment, your healthcare provider will confirm your diagnosis of H. pylori infection. H. pylori infection can be detected by multiple methods, and one of the easiest to administer is the urea breath test. For this test, you first breathe out into a bag to get a baseline breath sample for analysis. Next, you drink a small amount of a solution that contains urea that has been non-radioactively labeled. If H. pylori is present in the gut, the bacteria will break down the labeled urea to carbon dioxide. The carbon dioxide, which contains the labeled part of urea, will be exhaled by you and can be detected in your breath when a second breath sample is taken. The American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) recommends this noninvasive urea breath test for the diagnosis of H. pylori infection, as well as for determining whether the infection is gone after treatment. You can find out more about H. pylori infection and the urea breath test on WebMD by clicking here. Was this helpful? Things you need to know about H. pylori infection Helicobacter pylori (HEL-ik-oh BAK-ter pie-LOR-ee) is an infection. When found in the stomach, it is known to cause some problems, including stomach ulcers. In fact, while spicy foods can make an ulcer feel worse, they are not the cause of stomach ulcers as once believed - most ulcers are caused by H. pylori infection. Another important thing to know about H. pylori is that it is considered to be something that causes cancer in humans. Although most people with H pylori don’t get cancer, most people with stomach cancer get it as a result of H. pylori infection. H. pylori Overview Urea Breath Test (UBT) Overview Was this helpful? T4, FREE Thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3) are the two major hormones produced by the thyroid gland. The majority of T4 is found in the body bound to proteins, with a smaller portion not bound to proteins, or “free.” Free (unbound) T4 is secreted by the thyroid gland as the biologically active form, which plays a role in controlling the rate of metabolism and growth. Most of the T4 secreted is converted to T3 by the liver and other tissues. Once converted, T3 plays a role in metabolic rate, ATP production, protein breakdown, and glucose transport in muscle cells. Was this helpful? T4, FREE Thyroid Function Tests The blood tests that are most widely used to evaluate thyroid function include those that measure TSH, T4, T3, free T4, and thyroid antibody levels. Read more about these tests in the brochure provided by the American Thyroid Association (ATA). Download the brochure from the ATA website Was this helpful? TSH Question 1. What is TSH and how is it measured? Question 2. Does the time of day matter when sampling for TSH testing? Question 3. How variable is TSH? Was this helpful? Thyroid Screen - TSH TSH refers to thyroid stimulating hormone. This hormone is produced in the pituitary gland and it acts on the thyroid gland in the front of your neck. Here it stimulates the production of thyroid hormones and their release into the blood. While high or low levels of TSH in the blood may indicate a thyroid disorder, additional tests may be ordered to better understand the specific medical condition. More information on TSH and screening for thyroid disorders may be found on WebMD by clicking here. Was this helpful? Thyroid Function Tests The blood tests that are most widely used to evaluate thyroid function include those that measure TSH, T4, T3, free T4, and thyroid antibody levels. Read more about these tests in the brochure provided by the American Thyroid Association (ATA). Download the brochure from the ATA website Was this helpful? PSA, TOTAL Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) PSA is made by both cancerous and noncancerous prostate tissue. A high level of PSA in the blood may indicate cancer, but also may be a sign of other conditions, such as an inflamed prostate. Also, some men have higher PSA levels in the blood than others. PSA levels are typically measured annually during a man’s physical exam and the results are interpreted over time to decide on follow-up. As of 2018, the recommendations for PSA screening have changed. The U.S. Preventive Task Force recommends that men between the ages of 55 and 64 years should determine with their healthcare provider of the need for periodic PSA testing. You can learn more about the PSA test and prostate changes over time by clicking here. Was this helpful? VITAMIN B12/FOLATE, SERUM PANEL Folate Fact Sheet Folate is a B-vitamin used by our bodies to make DNA and other genetic material and is needed for the body’s cells to divide. Learn more about folate from this fact sheet provided by the NIH’s Office of Dietary Supplements (ODS). Download the fact sheet from the ODS website Was this helpful? Vitamin B12 Fact Sheet In addition to keeping the body’s nerve and blood cells healthy, the nutrient vitamin B12 helps make DNA, the genetic material in all cells. Read more in this fact sheet provided by the NIH Office of Dietary Supplements Was this helpful? HEMOGLOBIN A1c HbA1c and eAG The A1c is a blood test that tells you what your average blood glucose levels have been for the past 2 to 3 months. It may also be reported as estimated average blood glucose (eAG). To interpret your result, first find your A1C number on the left. Then read across to learn your average blood glucose for the past 2 to 3 months 6% 126 mg/dL 8.5% 197 mg/dL 6.5% 140 mg/dL 9% 212 mg/dL 7% 154 mg/dL 9.5% 226 mg/dL 7.5% 169 mg/dL 10% 240 mg/dL 8% 183 mg/dL 10.5% 255 mg/dL Was this helpful? Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) HbA1c is formed by glucose molecules attaching to the protein, hemoglobin (a process called glycation), in red blood cells. The blood test for HbA1c measures the percentage of hemoglobin that is glycated in the blood. Circulating HbA1c levels are an indicator of how much glucose the body has been exposed to over a 2-to-3-month time period. Measurement of HbA1c is useful for diagnosis as well as assessing the risk for developing diabetes. The American Diabetes Association (ADA) states that type 2 diabetes may be diagnosed if HbA1c is at 6.5% or higher with repeat testing. Learn more about HbA1c by clicking here to visit an informational page from the ADA website. Was this helpful? Quest Diagnostics Patient Service Centers Use our online scheduling service to make an appointment at a Quest Diagnostics Patient Service Center. Schedule an Appointment Was this helpful? These results have been sent to the person who ordered the tests. Your receipt of these results should not be viewed as medical advice and is