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Question Category : Blood testing
My 3yr old son recently had done some blood tests because he had a couple of episodes of "falling" asleep and was extremely difficult to wake up. I am a little concerned over his test results and am looking for information to see whether I should get a 2nd opinion. The dr told me he didnt "think" it was leukemia or a bone marrow problem, so that is why I am a little concerned. He said to come back in 3 months for him to be rechecked. his test results were as follows: WBC=6.7 ;GRA%42.2 #2.9; LYM% 51.1 #3.4;MON%6.7 #.4;RBC=4.59;HGB 11.9; HCT 35.4; MCV=77; MCH=25.9; MCHC=33.5;RDW=11.0;PLT=267; AND MPV=7. The dr told me to give him an iron fortified vit, which I did. My son seems fine, very active for the most part, except for the few days he had the "falling asleep" problem. Based on his blood test results, would anemia be the cause of all several of the tests being low? 90 days doesn't seem long, but if something is seriously wrong it could be critical time lost. I would appreciate any input you can provide. thank you, Check Out the Answer
Question Category : Blood testing
When is routine blood testing done on toddlers and school age children? Is it necessary to do on a 2 year old whose veins are barely visible? Check Out the Answer
Question Category : Blood testing
I had inquired about my then 3 yr old(now 4) son's blood test results back in feb. I have had the follow up tests recently and I am again asking for your opinion. He was initially diagnosis with anemia and I had put him on an iron vitamin. In comparision, i will list the results from feb and the newest. I am a little confused by the WBC( or the breakdown of the WBC more specifically). feb 1st results/ april 25 results WBC 6.7 / 6.9 GRA% 42.2 #2.9/ 37.7 #2.7 LYM % 51.1 #3.4/ 52.6 #3.6 MON % 6.7 # .4 / 9.7 #.6 RBC 4.59 / 4.52 HGB 11.9 / 12.4 HCT 35.4 / 35.0 MCV 77 / 78 MCH 25.9 / 27.5 MCHC 33.5 / 35.4 RDW 11.0 / 11.7 PLT 267 / 209 MPV 7 / 7.4 By the reference that came on the test result sheet, everything that was low or high are still either low or high, but the HGB did improve by .5. I want to understand the GRA< LYM & MON results a little better. It seem the percentage levels are either low or high but the numbers following the "#" sign are in the normal range.Can you explain what this shows, since I am confused by it. The dr's nurse had called and said just to keep him on the vitamins and he acts fine and all and has had no more fatigue problems. Another question would be on the platelet counts, while still in the normal range, it had dropped by 58. i think if I knew more about the tests and how things can vary, I could understand a little better. Can you recommend any sites I can visit to give me a more detailed descriptions of these tests and what the results mean? I appreciate your time and help. Thank you Check Out the Answer
Question Category : Blood testing
My 5-year old son recently had a result of 700 in ASO test. His doctor, here in Dominican Republic, prescribed a 4-month treatment with Monomycin, which is a erythromycine suspension. The treatment began with 10ml every 12 hours for ten days, and then continued with 10ml at night for the remaining of the treatment. I would like to hear some opinions about this treatment. Isn't this too much antibiotic? Check Out the Answer
Question Category : Blood testing
usually it takes how many days,weeks or months for the reduction in white blood cells in the body. what complications would arise in the case of a person suffering from lower wbc? Check Out the Answer

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