Blood Panel Tests??? I'm Very Nervous About These Results

Hi wardtholsey951,

I know it can be frustrating when physicians don't explain lab work, but I have a couple great references that I use myself!

This explains the Erythrocyte Distribution Width (Red Cell Distribution Width): http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/2098635-overview#a1 As you can see, yours is perhaps just slightly elevated. In fact, different laboratories have different reference ranges (the reference range listed on Medscape is 39-46). Additionally, according to Medscape, "Elevated RDW helps provide a clue for a diagnosis of early nutritional deficiency such as iron, folate, or vitamin B12 deficency as it becomes elevated earlier than other red blood cell parameters." I wouldn't read much into this lab finding though.

This explains the Creatine Kinase: https://labtestsonline.org/understanding/analytes/ck/tab/test and http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/2074023-overview Your physician must have some idea as to why your CK is elevated, but if he or she did not say anything about it then it's most likely not life-threatening. However, you should speak with your physician regarding your concerns.

Alanine Aminotransferase: http://www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/alanine-aminotransferase-alt and http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/2087247-overview Yours is just slightly low and is considered normal.

Blood Urea Nitrogen: https://labtestsonline.org/understanding/analytes/bun/tab/test and http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/2073979-overview Once again, yours is just slightly low (remember, lab results range from lab to lab- the reference range on Medscape is 3-20). Your results is most likely insignificant.

Here is what I found for "Coagulation Surface Induced": https://labtestsonline.org/understanding/analytes/coagulation-factors/tab/test It seems as though your result is most likely insignificant.

In regards to Urobilinogen: http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/urine-test?page=4

Creatinine in urine: https://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003610.htm Your result may be your normal, but discuss with your physician.

These lab findings are generally taken into consideration with everything else. You probably had a CBC (complete blood count) and MBP (metabolic panel) performed. The findings you have listed are generally included in the two aforementioned blood tests. Are you being tested for anything specific? You should definitely talk to your doctor if you're concerned, but I don't think you should worry. I hope this helps!

Hi (and welcome) wardtholsey!

When I receive my blood test results every year, my doctor comments on the paper on anything that seems either too high or low (usually at the very end of the list of results that's mailed to me).

Since it appears your doctor doesn't do that, maybe you could get a short appointment to ask your doctor about any concerns you have.

Medical tests can make anyone apprehensive. Perhaps the best thing you can do is go over your concerns with the doctor. I talk to my doctor about things that might be concerning or confusing and find it's well worth an appointment, and the relief that follows.

Recently, I had a very odd issue with a strange sensation in my neck, which felt like an extremely tight muscle. It was making me wonder what was going on, so I went to have it checked out and found it was just due to fluid behind my ears. Wow--relief!

Alternately, you could probably phone your doctor's nurse and raise any concerns you might have.

Best wishes!

I thank you both for your replies. I actually made an appointment to meet with my pcp soon. I hope everyone on here has a happy holiday season.