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Child With Weight Loss, Blood Test Results AST Is 44, ESR Is 71 IGA Is 616, Calcium Is 8.4, Globulin 4.7, Vitamin D25-OH Is 17, C Reactive Protein Is 0.60. What Does It Mean?

I am looking at blood test results for my daughter and am trying to find out what these abnormal readings mean. Her AST is 44 her ESR is 71 IGA is 616 Albumin is indicated with an A, Calcium is 8.4, Globulin 4.7, Vitamin D25-OH is 17 and C reactive protein is 0.60. She has experienced a rather fast weight loss of about 30 pounds in the last 2 months. Any light you could shed on this would be appreciated. Thanks Denise
Thu, 5 Sep 2013
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Hi Denise!
welcome to the HCM!
Blood Test results of your daughter can be interpreted as follows
1.AST 44,Ca 8.4 and CRP are normal
2.ESR is raised indicating inflammation or infection somewhere in body
3.IgA is high:IgA levels help doctors diagnose problems with the immune system, intestines, and kidneys. It's also used to evaluate autoimmune conditions, such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and celiac disease.
4.vitamin D25OH is low:this can occur due to lack of exposure to sunlight,
Lack of enough vitamin D in the diet,Liver and kidney diseases or Poor food absorption.
loss of weight,HIGH IgA LOW ALBUMIN,HIGH ESR,LOW VITAMIN D indicate and point towards malabsorption .you can get her examined by a gastroenterologist.
hope it will help you!
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Child With Weight Loss, Blood Test Results AST Is 44, ESR Is 71 IGA Is 616, Calcium Is 8.4, Globulin 4.7, Vitamin D25-OH Is 17, C Reactive Protein Is 0.60. What Does It Mean?

Hi Denise! welcome to the HCM! Blood Test results of your daughter can be interpreted as follows 1.AST 44,Ca 8.4 and CRP are normal 2.ESR is raised indicating inflammation or infection somewhere in body 3.IgA is high:IgA levels help doctors diagnose problems with the immune system, intestines, and kidneys. It s also used to evaluate autoimmune conditions, such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and celiac disease. 4.vitamin D25OH is low:this can occur due to lack of exposure to sunlight, Lack of enough vitamin D in the diet,Liver and kidney diseases or Poor food absorption. loss of weight,HIGH IgA LOW ALBUMIN,HIGH ESR,LOW VITAMIN D indicate and point towards malabsorption .you can get her examined by a gastroenterologist. hope it will help you!