What Does The Urinalysis And Blood Result Indicate?
Hello, We just received results of routine blood and urine tests (for my 67 y.o. parents) and some show high/low (abnormal) readings. How urgent they should see the doctor? Dad s urinalysis shows Cloudy appearance and presence of crystals. Mom s CBS with differential/platelet shows 11.0 Hemoglobin, 77 MCV, 23.8 MCH, 31.1 MCHC and 17.9 RDW. Her urinalysis revealed 2+ WBC esterase. Thank you very much for your kind help! Nataliya
Wed, 25 Jun 2014
Pathologist and Microbiologist, Dr. Jyothi B L's Response
Hi Nataliya, If your parents are suffering from any fever or urinary tract infection, urine analysis can be interpreted differently. Otherwise, for their age it could be normal. However, for your mother, even if mild symptoms are present, an additional urine culture and sensitivity can be done. Regarding the hematological study, Hemoglobin is low with reduced RBC size and hemoglobin. Red cell distribution width is high indicating RBC of varying sizes. Study shows microcytic hypochromic anemia. It must be due to iron deficiency and she might require oral or injectable iron therapy to improve. As the hemoglobin is near normal, iron deficiency must be in early stages. Start treatment at the earliest. Any further queries, happy to help again. Dr. Jyothi BL
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What Does The Urinalysis And Blood Result Indicate?
Hi Nataliya, If your parents are suffering from any fever or urinary tract infection, urine analysis can be interpreted differently. Otherwise, for their age it could be normal. However, for your mother, even if mild symptoms are present, an additional urine culture and sensitivity can be done. Regarding the hematological study, Hemoglobin is low with reduced RBC size and hemoglobin. Red cell distribution width is high indicating RBC of varying sizes. Study shows microcytic hypochromic anemia. It must be due to iron deficiency and she might require oral or injectable iron therapy to improve. As the hemoglobin is near normal, iron deficiency must be in early stages. Start treatment at the earliest. Any further queries, happy to help again. Dr. Jyothi BL