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Are my blood test results worrisome?

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Dr. Singh Smrita

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Published At February 5, 2018
Reviewed AtDecember 5, 2023

Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I am a 57-year-old male. I just had a blood test. Results: Hematocrit 60.0 (h), blood urea nitrogen 24 (h), MCV 96.6 (H), MCHC 31.9 (L), creatinine 1.36 (H), basophils 2.1 (H), All other labs were normal. I have a history of genetic hemochromatosis.

Answered by Dr. Singh Smrita

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

BUN levels represent the balance between urea production (liver), urea breakdown, and urea elimination (kidneys). Therefore, BUN (blood urea nitrogen) indicates kidney and liver health.

A high hematocrit could be due to many reasons and is not an indication of iron overload. Your hematocrit is not that high. In hemochromatosis, serum iron, TIBC, and serum ferritin levels are better indicators of iron overload.

Your MCV is only slightly elevated. So, there is no need to worry about that.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Singh Smrita
Dr. Singh Smrita

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