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What Does My Hemoglobin Test Results Indicate?

Thank you Dr Rynee, I am looking at my medical lab report results and have a few questions on the following results Hemoglobin 6.1 Cholesterol 225 Calculated LDL 156 Cardia Risk ratio 4.9 WBC 13.71 MCHC 31.3 I am not a dr and do not know what this means. I assume it is trying to show me high indicators of these test.
Thu, 10 Oct 2019
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Hello,

Your hemoglobin is low, could be due to any number of conditions. Peripheral smear s.ldh reticulocyte count p.smear HB electrophoresis additional tests to be done.t.cholesterol is elevated. Should use statins for these.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Prasanna Lakshmi, Pediatrician
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What Does My Hemoglobin Test Results Indicate?

Hello, Your hemoglobin is low, could be due to any number of conditions. Peripheral smear s.ldh reticulocyte count p.smear HB electrophoresis additional tests to be done.t.cholesterol is elevated. Should use statins for these. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Prasanna Lakshmi, Pediatrician