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Should I be concerned after getting my routine blood work?

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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I just got my routine blood work back, and I am sincerely afraid. Some of these numbers are scaring me. Carbon dioxide 32. Platelets 378. MCHC 30.9 Abs monocytes 75. Are these numbers something to be concerned about? What happens next? I have a doctor phobia, and this makes me nauseous.

Answered by Dr. Kamal Kant Sahu

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I can understand that this is a very scary period for all of us. I can completely feel your fear of the lab number. However, to my understanding, these numbers indeed look normal or close to normal (if you attach the copy of the report, I can relook them again for you).

Do not worry about Carbon dioxide. It varies a lot, and if you are feeling fine and not really vomiting, then no issues at all. Platelet, MCHC, and monocyte, as I said, look very close to normal or merely normal.

Of course, you had a recent COVID infection, and your body is recovering from that. Your fear is more so because of the stress you went through than the lab numbers.

I hope this helps.

Thank you.

Patient's Query

Thank you doctor,

I have a phobia that has followed me since a near-death experience during childbirth. I am relieved and will feel better speaking to the doctor tomorrow via video. My laboratories are on paper and cannot be attached. I will certainly follow up with you tomorrow.

Answered by Dr. Kamal Kant Sahu

Hello,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

This is very nervous time. But soon, all will be better, hopefully. I am sure your PCP will be there to answer most of the queries.

I hope this helps.

Thank you.

Answered by

Dr. Kamal Kant Sahu

Medically reviewed byDr. Vinodhini J.

Published At January 25, 2021
Reviewed AtNovember 28, 2025

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Dr. Kamal Kant Sahu

Dr. Kamal Kant Sahu

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