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What do abnormal sodium, lymphocyte, chloride, and RDW levels on the blood report indicate?

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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I underwent a blood test today, and everything came normal except the following:

  1. Carbon dioxide: 20 mEq/L; Normal: 21 to 33 mEq/L; Status: Low.
  2. Chloride: 95 mEq/L; Normal: 98-107 mEq/L; Status: Low.
  3. Sodium : 149 mWq/L; Normal: 134-146 mWq/L; Status: High.
  4. Absolute lymphocyte count: 4300/u; Normal= 0.7 to 3.1/uL; Status: High.
  5. Lymphocyte %: 40 %; Normal 14 to 46 %; Status: Normal.
  6. RDW: 12 % Normal=12.3 to 15.4 %; Status: Low.
Answered by Dr. Muhammad Zubayer Alam

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Dr. Muhammad Zubayer Alam is a General Practitioner and Family Physician with broad clinical experience. He specializes in Pulmonology and Internal Medicine, delivering expert care for respiratory and internal conditions. With a patient-centered approach, he emphasizes accurate diagnosis, effective treatment, and prevention, providing comprehensive, personalized care to improve health outcomes and quality of life for patients across all ages.

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You should remember that the results of investigations vary from one laboratory to another due to sample collection technique, use of reagents, test procedure, and faulty mechanisms. From the attached reports (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity), carbon dioxide, chloride, and RDW (red cell distribution width) levels are slightly lower than normal. Sodium and absolute lymphocyte levels are higher than normal. A temporary increase in absolute lymphocyte count is normal after any type of infection. It might indicate that body is fighting against an infection. If you have any doubts, I suggest you undergo these investigations after one month. You can consult your doctor for further details or evaluation if you find any abnormality in those results.

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Answered by Dr. Muhammad Zubayer Alam

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MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Muhammad Zubayer Alam is a General Practitioner and Family Physician with broad clinical experience. He specializes in Pulmonology and Internal Medicine, delivering expert care for respiratory and internal conditions. With a patient-centered approach, he emphasizes accurate diagnosis, effective treatment, and prevention, providing comprehensive, personalized care to improve health outcomes and quality of life for patients across all ages.

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Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At July 30, 2022
Reviewed At July 27, 2023

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Muhammad Zubayer Alam is a General Practitioner and Family Physician with broad clinical experience. He specializes in Pulmonology and Internal Medicine, delivering expert care for respiratory and internal conditions. With a patient-centered approach, he emphasizes accurate diagnosis, effective treatment, and prevention, providing comprehensive, personalized care to improve health outcomes and quality of life for patients across all ages.

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Dr. Muhammad Zubayer Alam is a General Practitioner and Family Physician with broad clinical experience. He specializes in Pulmonology and Internal Medicine, delivering expert care for respiratory and internal conditions. With a patient-centered approach, he emphasizes accurate diagnosis, effective treatment, and prevention, providing comprehensive, personalized care to improve health outcomes and quality of life for patients across all ages.

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