Some info about blood work. Doctors will not normally tell you what they see in the blood work even if there are a few things that may be low/high, so I like to take the imitative and read my results myself. However my doctor is pretty awesome and spends time explaining things to me and is always happy to dig a little deeper and help me out however he can.
Vitamin D: Above 50 is good
Ferritin: 15-150
Iron: 35-180
TIBC (Total Iron Binding Capacity): 280-380
Hemoglobin: 11.5-16.0
Hematocrit: 34.5-47.0
What you might find on your blood test slip:
Serum ferritin (42R4) - Iron levels
Erythrocyte sedimentation rate - Cancer and inflammation marker
Serum electrolytes (44I) - Sodium, potassium, cloride, bicarb, creatinine
Serum creatinine (44J3) - Kidney function??
Liver function - Iron and others
Plasma C reactive protein (44CC) - Inflammation marker for cancer
Disclaimer: Please note that I have found this information over the internet and through my GP so the content may or may not be accurate. Please ask your GP for more info.
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