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Posted 8/27/2009 7:40 PM (GMT 0)
Good day, all.

I was just wondering if anyone had a good online source that helps them to decode their bloodwork?

I found a few links discussing ESR's and CRP's as they relate to crohn's here on the forum, but I need help from the ground up. Like, what do you watch for when it comes to anemia, for example?

I know the lab work always has the "normal ranges" for you to compare stats with, but are there certain things that you guys look at more than others? Have you found any resources for this info, or do your docs help you? I don't know what the heck a neutrophil is, for example, and I don't really want to go on a wild goose chase figuring it out if it isn't important, ya know?

Any tips are most appreciated.

Have a good one guys!
Posted 8/27/2009 7:45 PM (GMT 0)
Go to labtestsonline.org. They tell you why tests are run and what your results point to. Hope that helps.
Posted 8/27/2009 7:54 PM (GMT 0)
You hit the nail on the head, Nanners. Many thanks, as usual! :-)
Posted 8/27/2009 8:10 PM (GMT 0)
I noticed that Lab Tests Online is missing ranges (for at some of the tests), citing the fact that they vary from individual to individual. There is also a fairly detailed Wikipedia page devoted to reference ranges for blood tests, and each test contains at least one citation. I never put complete faith into Wikipedia, but it is a nice starting point.

See: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reference_ranges_for_blood_tests
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