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Sent to Health Experts September 19, 2006 2:11 p.m.

I just got back my blood levels:
TSH (3rd Generation) level is 0.008. (normal is 0.35 - 15.0 G/DL)
MCHC level is 29.9. (norm 30.0 - 37.0 G/DL)
Neutrophils: 32 (42 - 77%)
Lymphocytes 62 (16 - 43%)

What do these abnormal levels indicate and mean? Please explain each.

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Female , Age: 51

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I was not happy with the doctor that ordered the tests so I can't go back to him. I need to know if these levels indicate I am at risk for anything.

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September 19, 2006 2:25 p.m. (13 minutes and 35 seconds later)

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A low TSH is suggestive of hyperthyroidism ("overactive thyroid") Additional tests should be done to further evaluate your thyroid.

The MCHC is the concentration of hemoglobin in your blood cells - it is borderline low, and assuming that all your other levels (Hemoglobin, Hematocrit, MCV are normal - there really isn't anything to worry about) - It may be a good idea to take a multivitamin with iron daily since many women have borderline intake of iron.

The percentage of neutrophils and lymphocytes has very little significance. These can vary greatly depending if you had a mild viral infection at the time your lymphocytes would get higher relative to your neutrophils.

Basically, of these tests - the TSH is the only one that is really significant - and it suggests the need for additional testing of the thyroid and possibly the need for some treatment.

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Sent September 19, 2006 2:49 p.m. (23 minutes and 34 seconds later)

I will definitely be paying for your answer, but I have one more question. I have heard that your thyroid is directly related to your metabolism. Does Hyperthyroid mean fast metabolism or slow metabolism? I have gained a significant amount of weight the last few years. (10 lbs. a year for the last 5 yrs. - so 50lbs total) Could this account for the weight gain?

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September 19, 2006 2:55 p.m. (6 minutes and 55 seconds later)

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