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What Do The Following Blood Test Results Indicate?

Posted on Tue, 25 Aug 2015

Question: Total protein of 8.2
Albumin of 3.8
Hemoglobin of 11.6
Hemocrit of 35.5%
Iron level of 9
Red and white blood cell counts are normal and platelet counts are normal
Has a CT scan of chest, abdomen and pelvis and it was normal.
All other liver functions are normal and kidney tests are normal.
Do these blood tests appear normal?

Should I be concerned about leukemia ?

Answered by Dr. Suresh Heijebu (18 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
These results do not reflect Leukemia.

Detailed Answer:
Hi Madam,

I understand your concern.

I have gone through all your test results.

These results absolutely do not indicate Leukemia.

A normal CT chest,abdomen,and pelvis virtually rules out Leukemia.

Hence you need not be concerned about the same.

Post your further queries if any.
Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Suresh Heijebu (1 hour later)

How does a cat scan rule out leukemia?

Answered by Dr. Suresh Heijebu (11 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Relevant reasons are provided.

Detailed Answer:
Hi Mam,

I understand your concern.

Leukemia is a systemic process.

Its a cancer,that's gets deposited in all abdominal organs particularly liver,spleen,kidney and lungs causing deranged liver and kidney function tests.

These deposits are easily picked up by CAT scan.

A normal scan will essentially rule out this process.

Also Leukemia is associated with elevated Red and white blood cell counts,which in your case are absolutely normal.

Hence you can rule out Leukemia.

Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj