Guest guest Posted January 10, 2004 Report Share Posted January 10, 2004 Hi all, For those of you who struggle to understand your children's lab results like I do, I just wanted to share some links that I have found extremely helpful... they are from the The American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science (ASCLS) website. for " Chemistry Tests " go to... http://ascls.org/labtesting/labchem.asp There you will find an overview of the following tests- Acid Phosphatase (AcP), SGPT, Albumin, Alkaline Phosphatase (AlkP), SGOT, Total Bilirubin, BUN (Blood Urea Nitrogen), Calcium, Cholesterol, Creatinine, Electrolytes, g(gamma) glutamyl transferase, Globulins - Protein Electrophoresis (SPE), gamma globulins, Glucose, Heavy Density Lipoprotein (HdL), Immunoglobulins, Iron (Fe), Lactate Dehydrogenase (LD , Lipid Profile, Phosphorous (P), Total Protein, Triglycerides, Thyroid Profile, Uric Acid, and maybe a few more. for " Hematology Tests " go to... http://ascls.org/labtesting/labcbc.asp This page explains the following (there are also photos of some of the different types of cells).... CBC, Hemoglobin (Hb), Hematocrit (Hct), RBC indices (Mean Cell Volume/MCV, Mean Cell Hemoglobin/ MCH, Mean Cell Hemoglobin Concentration/MCHC), Relative or Red cell Distributive Width (RDW), White Blood Cell Count (WBC), Differential, Platelets (PLT), Mean Platelet Volume (MPV), Granulocytes, neutrophils, polymorphonuclear leukocytes, eosinophils, basophils, Monocytes, lymphocytes, Reticulocyte count (Retic count), Sedimentation Rate (ESR, Sed rate) I hope that some of you find these sites helpful. I find that when I understand the labs, I am better prepared to ask questions that pertain to my child's care. Caroline Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 15, 2005 Report Share Posted January 15, 2005 Does anyone have an online site to find out about lab test and what they're for? Hugs, Pattie " There is no shame in going out and doing what needs to be done. Don't let anybody get you down. Just let your light shine. " __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 29, 2007 Report Share Posted July 29, 2007 Lynn, I think it is a DNA Antibodies test, which is sometimes used to diagnose lupus. Did you also have an Anti-nuclear antibody test? (ANA)? Patty > > Does anybody know what the DBL-STR DNA AB test is run for? I finally got a hold of my labs, pre-surgery and some things were WAY out of whack. Anything less than 5.0 on this test was not detected or normal, mine was at 40! > > If anybody knows what this test is for, please chime in... > > Thanks ladies!! Lynn > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 30, 2007 Report Share Posted July 30, 2007 Patty, Yes and it was at 1:320 which is high. But I don't have any of the other symptoms of SLE (lupus). These labs were pre-explant. I am hoping it was the implants. Lynn Re: Lab Tests Lynn,I think it is a DNA Antibodies test, which is sometimes used to diagnose lupus.Did you also have an Anti-nuclear antibody test? (ANA)?Patty >> Does anybody know what the DBL-STR DNA AB test is run for? I finally got a hold of my labs, pre-surgery and some things were WAY out of whack. Anything less than 5.0 on this test was not detected or normal, mine was at 40!> > If anybody knows what this test is for, please chime in...> > Thanks ladies!! Lynn> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 30, 2007 Report Share Posted July 30, 2007 , Thank you for shyaring. This helps. My rheumy thinks that I could potentially get Lupus but for now he doesn't feel I have it. My ANA was 1:320. Was explanted in March yet? I am praying my ANA goes down now that the foreign objects are out of my body. We will see. I will share and let you know. Lynn Oh, I am not sure what all the markers are but they ran several different tests. All were negative but this one marker. Re: Lab Tests On 's lab results, the DS-DNA is under the "autoimmune" category.'s was negative in March but her ANA had gone back up to 1:2560.The rheumatologist said these are just two of five markers forprobable lupus. I don't know what the other "markers" are.> >> > Does anybody know what the DBL-STR DNA AB test is run for? I > finally got a hold of my labs, pre-surgery and some things were WAY > out of whack. Anything less than 5.0 on this test was not detected > or normal, mine was at 40!> > > > If anybody knows what this test is for, please chime in...> > > > Thanks ladies!! Lynn> >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 30, 2007 Report Share Posted July 30, 2007 Lynn, As I understand it, a high ANA indicates there is a problem - it takes the other tests to narrow it down. . 1:320 isn't terribly high, as implanted women go. Personally, I think you have a very good chance of reversing it. It just takes time for your body to rebuild itself. Rogene Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 30, 2007 Report Share Posted July 30, 2007 This is very encouraging! Thanks Rogene. I love how you can take something negative and make a positive. Love, Lynn Re: Re: Lab Tests Lynn, As I understand it, a high ANA indicates there is a problem - it takes the other tests to narrow it down. . 1:320 isn't terribly high, as implanted women go. Personally, I think you have a very good chance of reversing it. It just takes time for your body to rebuild itself. Rogene Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 30, 2007 Report Share Posted July 30, 2007 Lynn, There is a lot to be positive about . . . and I know you know it as you get better. It wasn't very long ago that you were very discouraged . . . but you're doing what it takes to get better - so you will! It's not easy (you know that). But when a woman has the discipline (especially with diet), and a positive attitude, I have yet to see one who hasn't gotten much, much better! Just keep following your program until you get there! Hugs, Rogene Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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