Guest guest Posted April 14, 2000 Report Share Posted April 14, 2000 An H & H stands for Hemoglobin and Hematocrit, which are the iron parts of the CBC (which are the oxygen carrying components in the blood - which explains why we are so tired when they are low). Carolyn Iron > > > >>Following surgery 2 weeks ago I developed at H & H of 7.1 and >23. I recieved 2 units of packed red cells in transfusion >this week.. It is the best decision I could have made. I >feel SO much better so quickly. My H & H are >11.1 and 33.8. Almost to the 12 and 36 which is normal for >a bypassed female.>>>>>>> > >What is H & H?? >when i have my blood work done I get copies of it and it >just says Iron - last time it was 81 on a scale of 28-170. >Are there other iron related tests that should be run? >I had that bowel obstruction/appendix surgery 2/22/00 and >really haven't felt much better since about week 3 - lack of >energy, endurance. I am having bloodwork done on Tuesday, >should i request something more than just Iron? >they also do TSH, liver enzymes, calcium, protein, B12 >panel, folate, CBC and a CMP [A8]. >Is there like an iron panel that they should run instead? >sue > > > >------------------------------------------------------------------------ >High rates giving you headaches? The 0% APR Introductory Rate from >Capital One. 9.9% Fixed thereafter! >http://click./1/3010/5/_/576511/_/955756076/ >------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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